Both Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru had met previously once in IPL 2024. The two sides played well by RR emerged as winners. And then before the RR vs RCB clash in IPL 2024 Eliminator, Ravichandran Ashwin revealed what he texted Virat Kohli.
“I texted Virat saying come on let’s fight it one more time,” Ravi Ashwin said after RCB’s batting innings.
“It’s been a tournament of two halves for me. First half into the tournament I was struggling coming from the Test series with injuries. Last few games I feel I am bowling really well. I texted Virat saying come on let’s fight it one more time (smiles),” Ashwin added.
It has been a good matchup between Ashwin and Kohli. In IPL, Ashwin has managed to scalp Kohli only once, in 2020. So far, Virat Kohli has managed to amass 181 runs from 147 balls smashing 13 fours and 6 sixes.
RR ready to hit Reset button
Rajasthan Royals are coming off a poor form. They managed to win just a solitary game in their last few games. “Got to reset button. Also got to look at the pitches we played on in those games. Not hiding behind the fact that we didn’t bat well in the last few games but it’s just about hitting the reset button, go out and enjoy in the middle. (On the total) I think it’s par-minus,” Ashwin concluded.
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