Royal Challengers Banglore has clinched a Playoff spot with an impressive streak of 6 consecutive victories. The team’s former owner, Vijay Mallya, has expressed confidently for RCB’s ability to win the IPL Trophy and has praised Virat Kohli’s leadership, RCB is set to face Rajasthan Royals in a crucial Playoff match at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
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The team, led by Faf Du Plessis, has made a remarkable comeback in this year’s IPL, securing a position after a series of outstanding performances. Ahead of the Playoff clash, Vijay Mallya shared a special message, expressing his belief in RCB’s potential and the decision to bid for Virat Kohli 17 years ago. Mallya’s post on X (formerly Twitter) conveyed his confidence in RCB’s chances of winning the IPL Trophy this year.
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The upcoming match against RR will be a test of RCB’s continued dominance in the tournament. The winner of the RR vs. RCB eliminator will progress to Qualifier 2, where they will face Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 24.
Rajasthan Royals have had a strong overall record in the league stages, accumulating 17 points with a net run rate of +0.273. However, RCB holds the momentum after securing 6 consecutive victories and a remarkable win against the Chennai Super Kings in their last match.
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On the other hand, RR has faced challenges, losing 4 out of their last 5 encounters, with the last match before the playoffs being washed out due to rain. Additionally, RR will be without the services of Jos Buttler at the top of the order, as he has returned to England to prepare for the upcoming T20 series against Pakistan. While RCB will be missing the explosive Will Jacks, they have received a boost with the return of Glenn Maxwell to the side. This sets the stage for an exciting and competitive Playoff clash between RCB and RR.