SRH offers RCB a actuality test, makes IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 dream powerful for Patidar & Co.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have already certified for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Playoffs. However with two matches left, Rajat Patidar’s workforce had their eyes set on ending the season within the prime two. Interim captain Jitesh Sharma brazenly acknowledged that they wish to qualify for the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 after which go on to elevate their maiden trophy.

They’ll nonetheless get that silverware on June 3, however their possibilities of reaching Qualifier 1 have taken a significant hit. RCB entered the sport towards the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with the prospect to displace Gujarat Titans (GT) from the highest of the factors desk. And for some time, that appeared potential.

RCB’s harm woes

However a mini-collapse within the second innings may see two of GT, Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Mumbai Indians (MI) finish on the prime. RCB had neither begin nor end. And one can’t blame them that a lot. They hadn’t performed a recreation since Might 3. Their common captain, Patidar, was enjoying as an impression sub. And so they have already misplaced Devdutt Padikkal to harm. Josh Hazlewood isn’t accessible both.

Within the Australian’s absence, RCB appears to be missing the wicket-taking capability. Suyash Sharma and Yash Dayal had been being hit so badly that Jitesh didn’t even allow them to end their quota of overs. However regardless of an unusual bowling show, RCB had been within the recreation. Phil Salt and Virat Kohli scored 72 runs within the powerplay. 105 of the 189 runs RCB scored got here off their bats.

However no different batter crossed the 25-run mark. Mayank Agarwal, who was enjoying his first recreation of IPL 2025, couldn’t do a lot. Patidar’s rustiness was on show. Tim David had injured his hamstring and couldn’t even transfer his left leg. RCB was 120/2 in 10.4 overs. However within the subsequent 9.1 overs, they misplaced 8 wickets for simply 69 runs.

Going forward, issues don’t look that good. Patidar is injured and out of shape. Salt and Jacob Bethell will go away earlier than the IPL 2025 Playoffs. Who is aware of whether or not David can play? Hazlewood might not come again. Lungi Ngidi may not even be accessible for the following match towards Lucknow Tremendous Giants on Might 27.