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Rajasthan Royals were ruled out of the IPL 2025 playoff race after a defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday. This was a poor performance from RR batsmen after a sensational start for Run Chase and after a deadly loss against Delhi's capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, it was still another example of them that was not handling the pressure well. This was his third disadvantage in a row and the commentators were abandoned how RR botted Run Chase. Former Australian batsman Simon Katich said on the comment that RR completely followed when he needed 17 runs off 6 balls to win.
“RR is chasing Chase,” Katich said on commentary.
Former Zimbabwee cricketer Pomi Mabangwa, who was in the commentary box with Katich, was also stunned, as he says “Lighting Strike Three Vice” for RR.
“Lightning attacked three times. They were on their way to win, but lost somehow. They could only explain it to themselves. They could not highlight the ghosts of the last two matches,” said Mabangwa.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Seemar Josh Hazelwood. At the Chinnaswamy Stadium, he gave a match-defying spell to his team Edge of Rajasthan Royals (RR) scoring 11 runs in the Clash of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Hazelwood was named 'Player of the Match' for a great 4/33 excellent figures, as they used their accuracy and variations to break the back of the chase of Royals.
“First, it was about sticking to your strength,” Hazelwood said after the match.
He said, “I knew that it was difficult to hit this wicket hard length, it was Odd Yorker, together with slow balls, and the order in which he was ordered to bowl was the way to go,” he said.
Hazelwood also praised the RCB bowling unit, stating how good the attack is.
“I love our bowling attack. I think we have covered every base. Everyone has our days, and we are doing well,” he said.
(With ANI input)
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