Will Jacks has proven to be a formidable force on the cricket field, demonstrating his ability to wreak havoc on opposition teams. Earlier in IPL 2024, Jacks showcased his prowess by smashing a blistering 41-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans, highlighting his destructive capabilities with the bat.
In the ongoing match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Jacks once again displayed his aggressive intent at the crease. Starting in a similar fashion, he quickly raced to 12 runs off just 6 balls, including a boundary and a six. However, his promising innings was abruptly halted by a spectacular catch from Harshal Patel, marking the end of his stay at the crease.
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During the fifth over of the match, debutant Vidhwath Kaverappa bowled a slower delivery on the pads, tempting Jacks to go for a big shot. Despite his attempt, Will Jacks failed to connect cleanly, and it seemed he might escape unscathed. However, Patel’s acrobatic dive to his left resulted in a brilliant catch, sending Jacks back to the pavilion.
As of the latest update, Royal Challengers Bangalore were positioned at 84 for 2 in the seventh over, with Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar holding the fort in the middle. After being put in to bat first, RCB faced early setbacks with the dismissals of their captain Faf du Plessis and Jacks within the powerplay.
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However, Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar have stabilized the innings for the visitors in Dharamsala before the rain delay . With hopes of setting a competitive total, RCB relies on the duo to capitalize on their solid start and steer the team towards victory. This crucial encounter serves as a do-or-die clash for both teams, with the victor keeping their playoff aspirations alive while the defeated side faces elimination from IPL 2024. Currently, both teams stand at four wins and six losses each, adding to the intensity of the match.
