Follow live updates from Match 10 of the 2024 Indian Premier League as Royal Challengers Bangalore clash with Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
In an electrifying encounter, Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by Virat Kohli’s stellar performance, set a challenging target of 183 for Kolkata Knight Riders. Kohli’s unbeaten 83 off 59 balls steered RCB to a formidable position, despite an early setback with Faf du Plessis’s departure. Kohli, well-supported by Cameron Green, orchestrated a robust start, amassing 61 runs in the powerplay. Glenn Maxwell, finding his form after initial struggles, contributed with a brisk 28 off 19 balls before departing in the 15th over.
KKR’s Harshit Rana and Andre Russell spearheaded a disciplined bowling effort in the death overs, limiting RCB’s scoring opportunities. Despite Dinesh Karthik’s late blitz, RCB concluded their innings at 182/6.
Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl. As the action unfolds, anticipation surges for potential showdowns beyond the boundary ropes. With the return of Gautam Gambhir to the KKR setup, memories of past confrontations with Kohli resurface, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest. While the history between Kohli and Gambhir simmers, other battles within the game promise equal excitement. Mohammed Siraj’s duel with Andre Russell and Yash Dayal’s quest for redemption against Rinku Singh could sway the outcome of this riveting encounter. Stay tuned for more drama from the IPL arena!