IPL 2022: RCB Beat LSG – Patidar Shines in Playoffs
- Rajat Patidar's explosive, unbeaten century led royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a 14-run victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL eliminator.
- Lucknow's decision to bowl first, anticipating easier chasing conditions, backfired as Patidar dominated the innings.
- LSG's fielding errors, including dropped catches of Karthik and Patidar, further hampered their chances.
Rajat Patidar’s stunning IPL century propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a thrilling 14-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2022 eliminator. His explosive, unbeaten 112 off 54 balls was the cornerstone of RCB’s impressive 207/4 total, highlighting a dominant batting display. While LSG’s KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda fought valiantly, Josh Hazelwood’s crucial bowling performance sealed the deal for RCB. Facing fielding errors, LSG couldn’t match RCB’s momentum. Witness the defining moments of this eliminator match and Patidar’s blazing IPL century. for the latest updates and in-depth coverage, turn to News Directory 3. Discover what’s next for RCB on their path to the IPL title.
Rajat Patidar’s IPL Century Propels RCB Over LSG in Eliminator
Updated May 26, 2022
Rajat Patidar’s explosive, unbeaten century led royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a 14-run victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL eliminator. Patidar’s remarkable innings of 112 runs off 54 balls, his first IPL century, helped RCB post a formidable total of 207/4.
Lucknow’s decision to bowl first, anticipating easier chasing conditions, backfired as Patidar dominated the innings. While virat Kohli scored 25 runs off 24 balls and Dinesh Karthik added an unbeaten 37 off 23, Patidar’s striking was particularly extraordinary. RCB scored 85 runs in the final 30 balls.
LSG’s fielding errors, including dropped catches of Karthik and Patidar, further hampered their chances. Despite a strong effort from KL Rahul, who scored 79 runs off 58 balls, and Deepak Hooda, who contributed 45 off 26, the Lucknow Super Giants could not keep pace with the required run rate.
Josh Hazelwood’s three-wicket haul for 45 runs proved decisive, ultimately sealing the victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this crucial IPL eliminator match.The IPL 2022 season continues to deliver thrilling moments, and Patidar’s IPL century will be remembered as a defining performance.
What’s next
Royal Challengers Bangalore will face another challenging match as they continue their quest for the IPL title.