Rajasthan defeat Bangalore by 29 runs

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New Delhi: The Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their winning run in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with a victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 29 runs on Tuesday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

Riyan Parag’s unbeaten 56*(31) and Kuldeep Sen’s splendid four-wicket haul led Rajasthan Royals to a 29-run victory as well as to the top of the table. Chasing 145, RCB lost an early wicket after Virat Kohli was caught inside the circle off Prasidh Krishna’s bowling. Skipper Faf du Plessis batted patiently at the start before creaming three fours and a six as RCB were 37/1 at the end of the powerplay.

Brief Scores: Rajasthan Royals 144/8 (Riyan Parag 56*, Sanju Samson 27; Josh Hazlewood 2-19) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore 115 all out (Faf du Plessis 23, Wanindu Hasaranga 18; Kuldeep Sen 4-20) by 29 runs