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IPL Turning Point: Parag, Ashwin, Sen change match at different scenarios to put Royals on top
Since his entry into the Rajasthan fold, Parag had shown glimpses of what he can offer as an all-rounder. Things hit a tough end when Parag had a horror time in 2021, making just 93 runs at an average of just 11.62. Despite the horrors of 2021, Rajasthan again signed him up in the mega auction. But the start wasn't promising for Parag with the bat and social media trolls were breathing down his neck.
IPL 2022: Sen, Ashwin star as Rajasthan defend 144 to beat Bangalore by 29 runs
After Riyan Parag's unbeaten 56 took Rajasthan to a score from which their bowlers could make a match out of, the bowling attack led by Sen and Ashwin did exactly that to skittle out Bangalore for 115 all out in 19.3 overs. The victory also means that Rajasthan are the new table-toppers in the points tally, replacing Gujarat Titans.
IPL 2022: Riyan Parag's unbeaten 56 lifts Rajasthan to 144/8 against Bangalore
On a pitch that was offering some help to bowlers, Rajasthan's batters struggled to get going for a big score. But Parag held firm at one end and exploded, in the end, to lend some respectability to Rajasthan's score and give his bowlers something to bowl at. He tore into Harshal Patel in the final over, heaving through deep square leg for four followed by a soaring six over extra cover to raise his second IPL fifty in 29 balls.
'I felt cheated': Harshal Patel reveals how he was betrayed by some IPL franchises
The Purple Cap winner from the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League, Harshal said that before his breakthrough season, he got contacted by three-four people from different franchises who said that they will bid for him. However, they went back on their word on the day of the auctions. The 31-year-old further added that it put him in a dark place and it took time to get out of it and accept the matter.
IPL 2022: Royal Challengers Bangalore win toss, elect to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals
After winning the toss, du Plessis said Rajat Patidar comes in for an off-colour Anuj Rawat, with Virat Kohli, who picked golden ducks in the last two matches, to open the batting. "We want him to get going right at the top, want to see the real Virat play," said du Plessis on changes in the top-order. Bangalore are coming into the match after being bowled out for 68 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and du Plessis wants his batters to move on from it.
Du Plessis says RCB morale high despite SRH loss, but will he include Kohli and Rawat for RR game?
Both Kohli, the former RCB skipper, and Rawat were out for duck against SRH, prompting critics to say that the two needed a break. However, du Plessis, preferred to gloss over the key question in RCB Bold Diaries, speaking only about the mood in the camp following the morale-shattering loss.
IPL 2022: Jansen, Natarajan shine as Sunrisers thrash Royal Challengers by nine wickets
The Sunrisers bowlers came up with a brilliant display as they bowled good line and length and used the conditions well to never allow Royal Challengers to recover. The Bangalore side finished with 68, the lowest total in IPL 2022 so far. They also hold the unwanted record of scoring the lowest total in IPL history -- 49 against Kolkata Knight Riders on this same day in 2017.
Hesson wary of SRH skipper Williamson's 'methodical ways' ahead of clash
RCB will take on SRH at the Brabourne Stadium later on Saturday and with SRH gradually moving up the points table on the back of four successive wins, the momentum is on their side. Hesson, when asked what strategy Williamson might employ against RCB, said, "Well, Kane's pretty methodical in terms of how he prepares. He's very professional. He's obviously brought that team together after a tough start losing the first couple of games.
After a devastating 96, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis says century round the corner
It was an emphatic win for RCB as they sealed their fifth win of the season, surpassing LSG in an emphatic all-round display that needed some effort. While du Plessis played a captain's knock, it was Shahbaz Ahmed who played the perfect anchor at the other end, steadying the innings. The duo stitched together a crucial stand of 70 runs.
RCB's athletic fielding complementing their batting prowess
RCB players produced some electric fielding efforts on the pitch which saw them defeat Delhi Capitals by 16 runs on April 16. In a match that saw Dinesh Karthik smash the DC bowling all around the park for his unbeaten 66, former skipper Virat Kohli plucked out a ripper from mid-air while Rawat, Prabhudessai and du Plessis provided the edge on the field, preventing several DC strikes from reaching the boundary ropes.
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