In a nail-biting encounter at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 by just one run on Sunday, April 21st.

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KKR's innings was highlighted by Phil Salt's explosive knock of 48 runs, supported by Shreyas Iyer's composed half-century and Ramandeep Singh's quickfire 24 off 9 balls, propelling their team to a formidable total of 222-6.

In response, RCB's Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar led a valiant chase, showcasing resilience and determination. However, despite their best efforts, RCB fell agonizingly short by just one run, unable to cross the finish line.

As the IPL 2024 season enters its final stretch, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) find themselves in a precarious position. With just six games remaining, the team is facing an uphill battle to secure a spot in the playoffs.

Currently, RCB sits with just eight points from eight games, meaning they need to win all of their remaining matches to reach a total of 14 points. Historically, this would have been a strong position, but in the modern-day IPL landscape, things have changed.

The competition has gotten more competitive since the league was expanded to ten teams, making it harder for teams to make the playoffs with just 14 points. Although RCB can hypothetically finish with 14 points, it would take an incredible run of results to go their way.

The challenges ahead for RCB are significant. They must not only maintain their winning momentum but also ensure they perform consistently at their best in every game. Any slip-ups could spell the end of their playoff dream.

RCB's remaining IPL fixtures:

April 25: SRH v RCB in Hyderabad (7.30 pm IST)

April 28: GT v RCB in Ahmedabad (3.30 pm IST)

May 4: RCB v GT in Bengaluru (7.30 pm IST)

May 9: PBKS v RCB in Dharamsala (7.30 pm IST)

May 12: RCB v DC in Bengaluru (7.30 pm IST)

May 18: RCB v CSK in Bengaluru (7.30 pm IST)