RCB Sets IPL Playoff Record with 254 Runs Against GT in Qualifier 1
IPL Qualifier 1: Patidar's blitz powers RCB to record 254/5 vs GT
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In a stunning performance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 254 runs for 5 wickets against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League at Dharamsala, setting a new record for the highest total in IPL playoff history. Rajat Patidar's explosive 93 off 33 balls was pivotal to this victory.
- 01RCB's total of 254/5 surpasses the previous IPL playoff record of 233/3 set by Gujarat Titans.
- 02Rajat Patidar scored a remarkable 93 runs off just 33 balls.
- 03Virat Kohli contributed 43 runs, while Devdutt Padikkal and Krunal Pandya added 30 and 19 runs respectively.
- 04RCB achieved 76 runs for 1 wicket by the end of the Powerplay.
- 05Patidar's aggressive innings included a half-century off just 21 balls.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a record-breaking performance in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League, scoring 254 runs for 5 wickets against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Dharamsala. This total marks the highest ever in IPL playoff history, surpassing the previous record of 233 runs set by GT earlier this season. Rajat Patidar led the charge with an explosive 93 runs off 33 balls, supported by Virat Kohli's 43 and Devdutt Padikkal's 30. RCB started strong, reaching 76/1 by the end of the Powerplay, but faced setbacks as Jason Holder dismissed Kohli and Padikkal. However, Patidar, along with Krunal Pandya, stabilized the innings and launched a late assault, scoring 28 runs in one over and pushing RCB past the 250-run mark. The final over saw RCB score 19 runs, cementing their dominance in this crucial match.
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RCB's record-setting performance boosts their momentum in the IPL playoffs, impacting fan engagement and team morale.
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