IPL 2024: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar fifties and disciplined bowling help RCB beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 35 runs

The Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged victorious over the Sunrisers Hyderabad by a margin of 35 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday. 

The Sunrisers Hyderabad were held to a total of 171 for 8 in their pursuit of 207 runs. Prior to that, the Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a score of 206 for seven after choosing to bat first. 

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The team was propelled by Virat Kohli's composed 43-ball 51, a blistering 20-ball 50 from Rajat Patidar, and Cameron Green's unbeaten 37 off 20 balls, allowing them to surpass the 200-run mark within their allotted 20 overs. 

Jaydev Unadkat was the standout performer for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, claiming three wickets for 30 runs, while T Natarajan and Mayank Markande also made valuable contributions with two wickets for 39 runs and one wicket for 42 runs, respectively.