Like GT skipper Hardik Pandya, his LSG counterpart KL Rahul excelled, but failed to take the side home as they managed 193 for six while chasing 208 runs for victory. The opener took on the responsibility after losing his partner Quinton de Kock in the first over of the chase and raised hopes of a victory by being involved in a 96-run third-wicket partnership off 61 balls with Deepak Hooda. AS IT HAPPENED | SCORECARDBut things turned difficult after they managed 40 runs in the next six overs after getting 62 for two in the Powerplay. Rahul perished for 79 thereby ending LSG's challenge. Josh Hazlewood ended up as RCB's most successful bowler claiming three for 43. RCB will now play RR in Ahmedabad in Qualifier 2 on Friday seeking a ticket to the final. Earlier on a day when big guns like Du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell failed to fire, little-known Rajat Patidar helped RCB put up a challenging total. Coming to bat at No. 3, the Madhya Pradesh batter got his first T20 century to become the highest run scorer for RCB in the IPL Playoffs.
