Why LSG lost to RCB  in IPL 2022

Hi Friends, this is a review of today's IPL eliminator between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers, Bangalore. RCB, despite being the fourth placed team in the qualifiers managed to outwit LSG and earn a playoff versus Rajasthan Royals. Batting first. RCB scored over 200 runs. The turning point was 92 runs scored in just 6.5 overs. That seemed to have turned the match on it's head. Of course, luck seemed to have played an important role in the form of a dropped catch for Dinesh Karthik. Again, this should have been overcome by LSG. It didn't look like RCB would get over 200 runs as look at their score at the end of 14 overs or so, they were expected to touch around 140 or 150 runs. However, this was way too much for LSG which was their maiden attempt to enter the IPL finals. 

In  reply, LSG seemed to have started off well, scoring over 60 runs in just 6 overs. However, subsequently, their scoring rates came down and with Rahul too getting bogged down a bit. Marcus Stoinis who normally scores freely got out cheaply, paving the way for their eventual defeat. However, RCB should also thank their bowlers Hazlewood and Harshal Patel who came good and didn't concede too many runs. The fact that in their 8 overs they conceded only 67 runs was way too good. LSG missed such a bowler is what we feel. In the end, LSG can take consolation that they entered the qualifiers in their maiden entry into IPL 2022. They came 3rd overall, beating Mumbai Indians, CSK and other teams on the way. RCB came 4th overall, with a negative NRR. They should only thank their stars and have two more matches to play for, before winning the title. Let's see what happens in their match against the Royals.

#LSG #RR #ipl2022 #ipl #padikkal #rahul #LucknowSuperGiants #RCB

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https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/lucknow-super-giants-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-eliminator-1312198/full-scorecard

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/lucknow-super-giants-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-eliminator-1312198/full-scorecard

 Punjab Kings record 6th win and give other IPL raise hopes of other teams

Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore decisively by over 50 runs. This not only gave Punjab Kings hopes of qualifying for the last 4, they also ensured that other teams like Delhi Capitals, SRH can nurse some hopes for the last 4. A win for RCB would have ensured that they remained in the hunt and shut out hopes for the other teams. Alas, that was not the case as they succumbed to a shock defeat against Punjab Kings. Punjab, for their part pulled up a dream start by scoring over 60 runs in the power play. They did lose Dhawan during power play, however Bairstow continued scoring good runs which ultimately helped them score over 200 runs. From the way Punjab started, it seemed they may run up a score of over 220 runs. That was not the case finally, however that was still enough to defeat RCB who seemed to be on a losing spree. 

When RCB started, once again Kohli got out cheaply. Although Maxwell tried to revive their fortunes, it was still too much and when he got out, that was the end. Du Plessis too got out cheaply, which didn't help them much. However, once again it was the RCB's bowling that failed them as Hazelwood went for over 60 runs in his 4 overs. This was indeed too much and contributed to the score of Punjab Kings. Overall, it was a good comeback for Punjab Kings who still need to win their remaining matches and hope other teams play badly. For RCB, apart from winning next match, they need to win by a huge margin to move their NRR to positive territory. That is a huge ask and let's see if they can manage.

#IPL2022 #IPL #RCBVsPK #PunjabKings #ViratKohli

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https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-punjab-kings-60th-match-1304106/match-report

 Why CSK would need a miracle to enter last 4 of IPL 2022

CSK have only themselves to blame after today's defeat by around 13 odd runs. Although the margin of defeat looks small, it really looks like a huge defeat. They started off well, scoring over 50 runs in the power play but seem to have lost crucial wickets which ended in Dhoni holing out to deep midwicket, which effectively sealed the match in favor of RCB. CSK could have bowled a bit better after restricting RCB to around 155 runs in the 18th over or so. Even though Dinesh Karthik did well towards the end, it was an out an out all round display by RCB. CSK after winning their last game seem to have gone back to old ways. RCB at their end were a bit sluggish, with Kohli once again falling for 30 runs. He is yet to hit top form since last year. Overall, it was CSK's bad play that helped RCB rather than the other way around. RCB despite scoring 6 wins have only 3 more matches to seal a place, with other teams having more matches than them. It remains to be seen if they can still remain in the top 4. Let's wait and see.

#RCB #Kohli #CSKvS rcb

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https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-chennai-super-kings-49th-match-1304095/match-report

 Why Today's CSK Vs RCB crucial for both Teams

Hi Friends, as we are in the last quarter of IPL 2022, today's match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings is crucial to both the teams. In the case of RCB, they are in  descendant, having lost some crucial matches, whereas CSK appear to be ascending as signified by their recent win under MS Dhoni. Handing off the captaincy yo MSD seems to have helped Jadeja a bit as his bowling seems to have improved. Under MSD, even Ruturaj seems to have found his long lost formal. He narrowly missed a century against SRH, although CSK won. In hindsight, CSK seems to have found their winning ways under Dhoni. Even though Dhoni himself has not fired all cylinders, he was responsible for their II win. It just goes to show how much the team depends on Dhoni. As far as RCB are concerned, Kohli is yet to fire and not amongst runs. Even Shastri advised him to take a break. Let's see if he succeeds in this game. If he fails in this game too, there is no point in him continuing in this IPL. Let's wait and watch.

#CSKVsRCB #MSDHONI #RCB

Why Royal Challengers Bangalore are going from bad to worse!

Looking at Today's match between RCB and Rajasthan Royals, it is very easy to infer that RCB are only going from bad to worse. If their performance in the previous match against SRH was to be regarded as an aberration, today can be regarded as a surrender! 
 

Rajasthan Royals, batting first, put on 144 runs which was a below par score, considering the scores other teams had defended! They were all set to score lesser than that after losing Jos Buttler cheaply. However, Parag made some amends by scoring 56 runs which helped them post 144. Chasing 145 to win, RCB again started stuttering after losing Virat Kohli cheaply. Ever since Virat Kohli took on the task of sidelining Ashwin in England last year, his form seems to have deserted him. He is yet to score a century or a match winning knock in any format. Other batters followed Virat and the team folded up for 115 runs, helping the Royals strengthen their net run rate further. Losing is not a bad thing but losing by a large margin is, as Net run rate might come down and which can again impact the team in getting into the last 4. RCB are better than Delhi capitals but can still play better. Virat Kohli should probably take a break and help his team is what we feel. 

#RCB #RR #RCBVsRR #RoyalsVsRCB #RaviAshwin #RiyanParag

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https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-rajasthan-royals-39th-match-1304085/match-report