The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are gearing up to face the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the crucial Eliminator match of the IPL 2024. The stakes are high, as the winner will move on to play in the second qualifier, where they will face the loser of Qualifier 1 for a spot in the final of this prestigious tournament.
Earlier in the season, Rajasthan Royals had a memorable victory against RCB. Despite a spectacular century by Virat Kohli, it was Jos Buttler who stole the show with his own brilliant ton, leading RR to a stylish win. As the teams prepare for this decisive clash, RR pacer Nandre Burger has shared his thoughts on the competitive spirit between him and Kohli, hinting at the excitement of a potential sledging battle.
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“I don’t think there’s any specific batsman I enjoy sledging more than others. I just love the competitive side of the game. During the India series, people thought Virat and I had a bit of a thing going on, but there was no sledging, just intense staredowns. Getting into a sledging match with him would be quite fun, though. I think I’d really enjoy it,” Nandre Burger said in a video shared by the Royals.
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The Rajasthan Royals had a fantastic start to the IPL 2024 season, dominating the top of the standings for most of the group stage. However, their form dipped significantly in the latter half of the season. Throughout May, they failed to secure a single win. As they head into this do-or-die Eliminator, they will be hoping to reverse this trend and regain their winning form.
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Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, the Royals eventually finished third in the group stage standings. On the other hand, RCB has been in scintillating form, remaining unbeaten throughout May and boasting a six-match winning streak. This hot streak has placed them in a strong position heading into the Eliminator.
As both teams clash in this high-stakes match, the battle between the consistent performance of RCB and the desperate resurgence of RR promises to deliver an exciting and intense contest.
