In what promises to be a showdown of nerves and skill, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to clash in the high-stakes first eliminator of the IPL 2024 on Wednesday. For captains Sanju Samson and Faf du Plessis, the margin for error is razor-thin, as a single misstep could bring an abrupt end to their tournament dreams.
The winner of this intense encounter will earn the opportunity to battle it out in the second playoff fixture in Chennai on Friday, facing off against the loser of the match between Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Rajasthan Royals’ journey in IPL 2024 has been a rollercoaster. They started strong but stumbled with four straight losses, losing their early lead in the table and ending up in third place. Their fate was sealed by Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Punjab Kings and a rainout against Kolkata Knight Riders, dashing their hopes for a better position.
Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have shown remarkable resilience in IPL 2024. Almost facing elimination, they turned things around with five consecutive wins. Their final game was crucial, and they not only batted well, scoring 218 runs, but also defended effectively, restricting Chennai Super Kings to 191, securing a playoff spot with a 27-run victory.
RR vs RCB, IPL 2024 Eliminator: When to watch?
The Eliminator IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, May 22, starting at 7:30 pm IST.
RR vs RCB, IPL 2024 Eliminator: Where to watch?
On TV:
The RR vs RCB match will be telecasted live on Star Sports TV Channels.
Online:
The Wednesday match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will also be available for live streaming on the JioCinema app and its website.