Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals, 42nd Match - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

After a fifth straight loss, Sandeep Sharma and Riyan Parag admitted that RR had faltered in pressure moments and failed to close out chases they should have won.

The Englishman's new-ball bursts have been excellent amidst RR's woeful run, much like his debut IPL season in 2020.

RCB's head coach also praised the impact of Krunal Pandya and underscored the importance of the drought-ending home win

RCB won their first home game of the season, turning a match that seemed destined for defeat into a stunning victory with a collective bowling effort

Needing just 18 from 12 balls after a 22-run over, Royals failed to get over the line in a tight finish yet again

The Royals head coach home struggles may have more to do with fresh rosters in the first year of a cycle than fading advantages

RCB need a home fillip as their promising campaign seeks a second-half flourish while Rajasthan Royals, reeling from four straight defeats, might need to throw caution to the wind to keep their season alive

The Rajasthan Royals skipper had also missed their previous game against Lucknow Super Giants