Rajasthan Royals recorded the third-lowest team score in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday, which altered the playoff spots suddenly
Sanju Samson-led RR was able to score just 59 runs for the loss of 10 wickets against Faf Du Plessis-led RCB. RCB had won the toss and chose to bat and scored 171/5. But RR’s otherwise-strong top order collapsed on Sunday
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored fastest-ever IPL 50 in his previous match, got out for a duck and so did Jos Buttler. Skipper Samson was also sent packing for four. But Shimron Hetmyer's 35 helped RR avoid ignominy of lowest-ever IPL total
In April 2017, RCB scored only 49 runs vs KKR, which is the lowest-ever IPL total. In April 2009, RR scored 58 runs vs RCB. In 2017, Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals, scored 66 runs vs Mumbai Indians
In 2017, Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals, scored mere 67 runs vs Punjab Kings. This was the same as KKR’s score vs MI in 2008. In IPL 2022, RCB scored only 68 runs vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Today, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans will be facing Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers Hyderabad
IPL playoffs are set to take place on 23rd, 24th and 26th May. As per the IPL points table, Rajasthan Royals which was at the third spot till last week slipped to the sixth position after its debacle vs RCB
Post-RR huge defeat against RCB, the top contenders of IPL playoffs are Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants
As of May 15, following the result of CSK vs KKR and RR vs RCB matches, Gujarat Titans’ Rashid Khan is in the top spot with 23 wickets followed by Yuzvendra Chahal with 21 wickets
RCBe captain Faf du Plessis is the top contender for IPL Orange Cap. RR batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal was not able to repeat his match-winning performance vs RCB but he's still at the second spot