Royal Challengers Bengaluru's aspirations for their maiden IPL title were dashed as they succumbed to a six-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad. Despite a promising start, RCB faltered after the powerplay, managing only 172/8.
Rajasthan Royals, breaking their four-match losing streak, chased down the target with an over to spare. Virat Kohli's departure in the eighth over to Yuzvendra Chahal halted RCB's momentum. Rajat Patidar and Mahipal Lomror tried to revive the innings but could only push the total to 172/8.
Ashwin's economical bowling earned him the Player of the Match award, while Avesh Khan's three wickets provided crucial breakthroughs. Yashasvi Jaiswal's solid start set the tone for RR's chase, with Riyan Parag guiding them home with a composed 36 off 26 balls.
Despite RCB's late resurgence, Rovman Powell's six off the penultimate over sealed the win for Rajasthan Royals.
