By: Mahi Mishra
May 4, 2024 at 8:16 PM
In the highly anticipated 52nd match of IPL 2024, it was RCB who emerged victorious, securing a big win by 4 wickets against GT. The match was a true spectacle and extraordinary performances from some of them. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli showcased their exceptional skills, delivering knocks that proved to be instrumental in RCB's triumph. Faf du Plessis's 64 off 23 balls was like an awe to RCB fans.
But what truly made this match memorable were the records that were shattered and created. As we know, IPL 2024 has been a year of history-making and record-breaking moments, and this match was no exception.
So, get ready to dive into the details of 12 incredible records that were set during this epic showdown, these awe-inspiring records, and relive the magic of this match between RCB and GT. It's time to celebrate the incredible achievements of RCB in this match.
1. The chasing side has won all five matches between these two teams.
In head-to-head records of RCB and GT, all the time the chasing side has won matches, they never defended the runs.
2. Most runs by a RCB batter within powerplay
64 - Faf du Plessis vs GT, 2024*
50 - Chris Gayle vs PWI, 2012
50 - Chris Gayle vs PWI, 2013
50 - Chris Gayle vs PBKS, 2015
3. Highest powerplay scores in the IPL
125/0 - SRH vs DC, 2024
105/0 - KKR vs RCB, 2017
100/2 - CSK vs PBKS, 2014
93/1 - PBKS vs KKR, 2024
92/2 - DC vs MI, 2024
92/1 - RCB vs GT, today*
4. RCB's highest powerplay score of the IPL history
In this match against GT, RCB achieved the highest powerplay score of their IPL history with the help of Faf du Plessis' incredible 50.
5. Fastest fifty for RCB (by ball faced)
17 - Chris Gayle vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013
18 - Faf du Plessis vs GT, Bengaluru, today*
19 - Robin Uthappa vs PBKS, Bengaluru, 2010
19 - Rajat Patidar vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2024
6. Lowest Powerplay totals in IPL 2024
23/3 - GT vs RCB, Bengaluru*
27/3 - PBKS vs SRH, Mullanpur
28/4 - MI vs LSG, Lucknow
30/4 - GT vs DC, Ahmedabad
31/2 - RR vs DC, Jaipur
7. Lowest powerplay score for GT in IPL history (23/3)
8. Most number of match losses for GT in IPL history
GT lost 7 matches this season, they lost only 4 matches in 2023 and 2022.
9. Faf du Plessis slams the fastest fifty of his IPL career (50 in 18 balls)
10. Faf du Plessis completed 10,000 runs in T20
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf Du Plessis has completed 10,000 runs in T20 cricket, becoming the 14th player to do so. He accomplished this milestone during his side's Indian Premier League 52nd match against Gujarat Titans at Bengaluru.
11. Joshua Little's best bowling figure in IPL history (4/45)
Joshua Little took 4 wickets in this match and conceded 45 runs with an economy rate of 11.25.
12. RCB got the edge of 1 match in Head-to-head records
Head-to-head records:
Total match 5, RCB 3, GT 2
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