{"id":2688,"date":"2024-08-14T12:36:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T12:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=2688"},"modified":"2024-08-14T12:36:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T12:36:07","slug":"do-or-die-rr-vs-rcb-clash-for-ipl-survival-in-eliminator-ultimate-royals-vs-royal-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/ipl\/do-or-die-rr-vs-rcb-clash-for-ipl-survival-in-eliminator-ultimate-royals-vs-royal-showdown-2688\/","title":{"rendered":"Do or Die: RR vs RCB Clash for IPL Survival in Eliminator- Ultimate Royals vs Royal Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Get ready for a T20 showdown! The Rajasthan Royals clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a do-or-die Eliminator match this Wednesday- 22 May! The action goes down at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the first ball bouncing at 7:30 PM IST. Who will survive and advance to the championship?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An intense eliminator waits! Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face off in the IPL’s first knockout match this Wednesday. Sanju Samson and Faf du Plessis are under immense pressure – one mistake and their hopes of winning the championship disappear. A win at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday will take Royals or RCB a step closer to winning the cup and send them to a crucial second eliminator clash in Chennai on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But who will crack under pressure first? Tune in to watch a showdown of nerves and pure cricketing talent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RR vs RCB: IPL Season 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Rajasthan Royals were the talk of the town early in the IPL. They were on fire, racking up wins and looking unstoppable. But things took a turn for the worse. They suffered a rough patch with four consecutive losses, causing them to drop down the rankings swiftly. A crucial win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad and a rain-affected match against Kolkata further dashed their hopes for a strong finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So will they be able to bounce back winning the chance to be second Qualifier or their journey end in the eliminator match against the Roaring RCB which is on the constant hunt for wins or would the fortunes take a turn and end their IPL journey in disappointment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RCB the Roaring Royals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IPL season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off to a rough start. They were facing the scary possibility of getting eliminated from the tournament. But they didn’t give up. Instead, they fought hard and showed their determination. They won five games in a row, each one more exciting than the last. And ended up eliminating the five-time champion CSK and won the race to the ultimate playoffs against RR ending up fourth on the IPL<\/a><\/strong> Points Table.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is gonna be interesting to have a head-to-head clash between the men in red and the men in pink in the eliminator match on 22 May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RR vs RCB Head-to-Head Records: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore have been locked in a tight battle for supremacy since the IPL’s inception in 2008. They’ve played against each other 31 times, and Bangalore has won just two more times than the Royals. Interestingly, three matches didn’t have a clear winner and ended with no results, adding more excitement to their rivalry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team<\/strong><\/td>Matches Played<\/strong><\/td>Won<\/strong><\/td>Lost<\/strong><\/td>No Result<\/strong><\/td>Highest Score<\/strong><\/td>Lowest Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Royal Challengers Bengaluru<\/strong><\/td>31<\/td>15<\/td>13<\/td>3<\/td>200<\/td>70<\/td><\/tr>
Rajasthan Royals<\/strong><\/td>31<\/td>13<\/td>15<\/td>3<\/td>217<\/td>58<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

IPL 2024: RR vs RCB Clashes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the IPL 2024 Season both the teams faced each other for a single time at the home ground of Rajasthan Royals at Swai Mansingh Stadium on 6th April 2024, Rajasthan Royals won by six wickets, maintaining their winning streak this season. After losing Jaiswal very early, Buttler and Samson added 148 runs for the second wicket to decide the game. And Jos Butler was declared as the player of the Match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RR vs RCB Last Playoff Records<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to playoff history both teams have faced each other twice in the whole IPL Seasons since 2008, once in 2015 and the other in 2022. With equal wins against each other, it would be interesting to note which team adds one more win to their overall record and gets the lead on their points. Stay tuned for more records on the way as the Narendra Modi Stadium is all set to witness a thriller tonight (22 May) at 7:30 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022 Qualifier Playoff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The teams were last seen head-to-head in the qualifier match in 2022 at the same venue as today\u2019s(22 May) qualifier match, the Narendra Modi Stadium. The men in Pink scored 7 wickets win against the men in red and Jos Butler was declared the Player of the Match. An incredible hundred from Buttler as he remains unbeaten for 106 of 60. Buttler hit 10 boundaries and six maximums in his Player of the Match-winning performance to take the Royals to their second final after 2008. This whole fixture was a feast to the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2015 Qualifier Playoff<\/h2>\n\n\n
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2nd Preliminary Final at Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Gahunje was won by the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 71 runs. They scored a big total, and then their bowlers were tough, getting Rajasthan Royals out for only 109 runs in 19 overs. Even though Ajinkya Rahane scored 42 runs and tried to fight back, the Royals couldn’t bounce back from the early setbacks. With wickets falling regularly and facing a big target, they struggled. They couldn’t adjust to the bowling or the pitch conditions, so Royal Challengers Bangalore won easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stage is set for a thrilling Eliminator match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). with RCB continuous wins, and tactics using short balls effectively against RR in their previous encounter. Royals will need to adapt to this tactic or force RCB to change their approach. Both teams have powerful batters and skilled bowlers, so a high-scoring game is on the cards. witness the live screening on the Jio cinema app and star sports <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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