RCB vs RR: Thrilling Encounter in Bengaluru
32nd Match of IPL 2023
On April 23, 2023, the 32nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) took place at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match featured the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
RCB vs RR Match Details
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Date: April 23, 2023
- Format: Twenty20
Full Scorecard
RR won the toss and elected to bat first. Jos Buttler led the charge for RR with an impressive 70 runs off just 47 balls. However, RCB's bowlers fought back, restricting RR to a total of 169 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
In reply, RCB chased down the target with ease, thanks to a solid partnership between Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell. Kohli scored 73 runs off 54 balls, while Maxwell contributed with 55 runs off 36 balls. RCB reached the target with 8 wickets in hand and 10 balls to spare.
Match Highlights
- Jos Buttler's blistering 70 for RR
- Virat Kohli's match-winning 73 for RCB
- Glenn Maxwell's quick-fire 55 for RCB
- Harshal Patel's economical spell for RCB, picking up 2 wickets for just 27 runs
Post-Match Comments
Sam Curran, RR's match winner, said, "It was a great win for us. We played well as a team and I'm proud of our effort." Harshal Patel, RCB's Purple Cap contender, commented, "We're disappointed with the loss, but we'll learn from our mistakes and come back stronger."
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