Chennai Super Kings won the match comfortably against Punjab as Raina amassed a “steady” half-century. This victory cleared the playoff route for the Royals irrespective of Net Run Rate issues.
In a clip released by the Rajasthan Management in the Twitter handle their Frontline pacer, Jaydev Unadkat was seen ecstatic in the dining room of the hotel where Royals stay. Rahul Tripathi, Shreyas Gopal, Krishnappa Gowtham and several other players were spotted in the video. The players hugged each other and were yelling the words “One more to go, guys!!”
Work hard for a successful tomorrow. ✔️
Celebrate like there is no tomorrow. ✔️ #Hallabol #Cricket #IPL2018 #Playoffs pic.twitter.com/QRwNfQg9eg— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 21, 2018
It is to be noted Royals defeated Bangalore franchise on Saturday without the services of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes. Opener Rahul Tripathi took the responsibility of anchoring the innings with a solid half-century and showed his class in the process.
Royal celebration by the #RoyalCaptain @ajinkyarahane88 !! 👑🎉
Next stop, Eden Gardens!!#Royalfans, are you ready??#Hallabol #Cricket #IPL2018 #Playoffs pic.twitter.com/UkJThZVf0i
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 21, 2018
Though Rajasthan wasn”t threatening in the first half of the tournament, their all-around ability to knock the opposition in every match helped them for consecutive victories in the second half.
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And it’s official!!
Qualify for playoffs!! ✔️
Celebratory mode is 🔛!! #Hallabol #Cricket #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/NWMhNykGfB
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 20, 2018
Rajasthan will now play Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator on Wednesday (May 23rd).