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KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson: Ex Australia Star's Wicket-keeper Pick For T20 World Cup

The ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is going as per the expectations of the fans. Team Rajasthan Royals have utterly impressed everyone with their brilliant performance in the first four games they have played. The 2008 champions are yet to face a defeat in the ongoing season and are currently holding the top spot in the points table. This IPL is also a crucial one as it will be followed by the much-awaited T20 World Cup, which will kick-start on June 2, co-hosted by the United States and West Indies.

"That Hasn't Worked For Nearly 2 Decades": Ex-India Star Slams RCB's Tactics

It has been a horrible start for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2024 with the Faf du Plessis-led side losing four out of their first five matches in the competition. Star batter Virat Kohli is currently the highest run-getter in IPL 2024 but lack of performances from other batters and an indisciplined bowling attack has resulted in heavy losses for the franchise. RCB's latest defeat came against Rajasthan Royals where Kohli once again scored a century but Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson proved too powerful for the bowlers. Former India batter Aakash Chopra took to social media to dissect the key areas where RCB have gone wrong and how they have failed to address problems that have routinely bothered them.

"Anything Below 190...": Sanju Samson Sums Up RR's Thumping Win Against RCB

Following his side's six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson lauded Jos Buttler's century, saying it was a matter of time before he came good with the bat. Virat Kohli's blitzkrieg century went in vain as Jos Buttler's thunderous hundred lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium to power Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday.

In Series Of Posts, Irfan Pathan Explains Everything That's Wrong With RCB

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) found another reason to disappoint their fans on Saturday. Despite seeing Virat Kohli match his highest IPL score, 113, the Bengaluru franchise couldn't beat the Rajasthan Royals, as the Sanju Samson-led side continued its unbeaten run in the campaign. With RCB suffering its 4th loss in 5 games, the team is staring at another below-par campaign which is likely to see them miss out on a playoffs spot yet again. Irfan Pathan, former India cricketer-turned-commentator, dissected RCB's problems one by one as he explained the reasons behind the franchise's troubles in the T20 league.

RR vs RCB, IPL 2024: Virat Kohli's Ton In Vain As Rajasthan Royals Beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru By 6 Wickets

Jos Buttler roared back to form with a masterful century that overshadowed Virat Kohli's record-extending 113 as Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets for a fourth win in as many matches in the IPL on Saturday. Royals now have four wins out of four and sit on top of 10 team table while RCB slipped to eighth spot with fourth defeat and three on trot. While Kohli enhanced his status as RCB's lone ranger by notching up his eighth IPL century but RCB could only manage a below-par 183/3 after the home side opted to bowl.

IPL 2024 Points Table: How Loss To Rajasthan Royals Impacts Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Jos Buttler hit an unbeaten 100 to trump Virat Kohli's first century of the IPL season as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets on Saturday. England's Buttler reached his ton, from 58 balls, with a six in his 100th IPL match when Rajasthan needed one for victory in their chase of 184, with five balls to spare in Jaipur. Buttler, who struck form after he scored 35 across the previous three matches, put on 148 runs for the second wicket with skipper Sanju Samson, who made 69. Earlier Kohli reached his eighth IPL ton in 67 balls and finished on an unbeaten 113 to take Bengaluru to 183-3.

First Time In 17 Years - Virat Kohli Touches Huge Milestone, Next Best Batter Is Over 700 Runs Below

Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter, on Saturday became the first batter in IPL history to touch 7500-run tally in the 17-year history of the tournament. Kohli achieved the feat during the match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. The next best tally in IPL belongs to Shikhar Dhawan - 6755 - over 740 runs less than Kohli.

"Was Punished For...": Sanju Samson Recalls Unheard Tale Ahead Of RR's Game vs RCB

Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson took a trip down the memory lane, recalling his school days while growing up Delhi and Kerala. Samson, who was born in Thiruvananthapuram, spent most of his childhood in Delhi and studied at Rosary Senior Secondary School in Mukherjee Nagar. However, he moved back to Kerala after his father took voluntary retirement from the Delhi police force. Speaking to Star Sports, Samson shared an interesting anecdote of how he transformed from a troublemaker to a studious kid.

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KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant vs Sanju Samson: Ex Australia Star's Wicket-keeper Pick For T20 World Cup

"That Hasn't Worked For Nearly 2 Decades": Ex-India Star Slams RCB's Tactics

"Anything Below 190...": Sanju Samson Sums Up RR's Thumping Win Against RCB

In Series Of Posts, Irfan Pathan Explains Everything That's Wrong With RCB

RR vs RCB, IPL 2024: Virat Kohli's Ton In Vain As Rajasthan Royals Beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru By 6 Wickets

IPL 2024 Points Table: How Loss To Rajasthan Royals Impacts Royal Challengers Bengaluru

First Time In 17 Years - Virat Kohli Touches Huge Milestone, Next Best Batter Is Over 700 Runs Below

"Was Punished For...": Sanju Samson Recalls Unheard Tale Ahead Of RR's Game vs RCB