How RCB Gave IPL Its 'Greatest Comeback Story' In History

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) put in a resounding display of resilience and commitment, securing a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs in the most unexpected fashion. After losing seven of their first 8 games of the season, RCB were only theoretically in the playoffs race. But, the Bengaluru side's 6 consecutive wins from that stage, coupled with a few other results going its way, the Faf du Plessis-led team made the No. 4 spot in the points table its own, and isn't planning to take the foot off the gas as yet.

Up against the Rajasthan Royals who have incurred a dip in form over the last 3-4 games, still remain a tough side to beat, especially in the absence of Jos Buttler. But, RCB's beliefs are as high as they've ever been in the history of this competition, having given the league its 'greatest comeback story' ever.

The month of May has witnessed a massive change in fortunes for both the sides. RCB could not buy a win at one point, but have six successive wins now that helped them write one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of cricket. Rajasthan Royals, once sitting pretty at the top of the points table with eight wins and just one loss, succumbed to four momentum-breaking defeats in a row, which has brought them to this do-or-die clash against RCB.

Not only have RCB won matches, but also kept statisticians, fans, experts etc busy by breaking records and the net-run-rate barrier match by match. Since April 25, when they won their second game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) till now, they have put up some strong numbers following a terrible first half. Let us look at some numbers which tell the tale of this inspirational comeback:

Overall run-rate: Before April 25, the day they won