Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reached the IPL final for the fourth time, and their first appearance since 2016, when AB de Villiers played a crucial role in winning Qualifier 1. The Bengaluru franchise is yet to secure the coveted IPL trophy, having lost all three of their previous final matches.
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"The time has come. RCB is going all the way. I'm not allowed to say the Bengaluru terms because Virat told me I'm not allowed to say that anymore. But I truly believe we are going all the way this season. So stay tuned, buckle up and enjoy the ride," AB de Villiers told ESPNCricinfo when asked to deliver a message for the RCB fans.
RCB Deliver Dominant Bowling Display After Winning the Toss
RCB showcased a dominant bowling performance after winning the toss at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Thursday, May 29. Punjab Kings were bowled out for 101 runs in 14.1 overs. For RCB, Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma picked up three wickets each.
Suyash Sharma Named Player of the Match for Match-Winning Bowling Spell
In response, RCB chased down the 102-run target in just 10 overs. Phil Salt scored 56 runs off just 27 balls. He shared a 30-run stand with Virat Kohli, who was dismissed for 12. Mayank Agarwal chipped in with 19 before falling to Musheer Khan.
Suyash Sharma was named Player of the Match for his spell of 3 for 17. Punjab Kings will get one more chance to reach the final when they take on the winner of the Eliminator between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, June 1.
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