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Xtra Time Web Desk: Royal Challengers Bangalore faced another setback on Monday, April 15, suffering their fifth consecutive defeat in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. Under the leadership of Faf Du Plessis, RCB endured a crushing defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 25 runs in a historic high-scoring clash at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Amidst the onslaught, former RCB captain Virat Kohli displayed a range of emotions, visibly distraught as boundaries flowed and balls soared into the stands at an unprecedented rate. Kohli's expressions of frustration throughout the Hyderabad innings mirrored the struggles faced by his team.

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The match proved to be a nightmare for RCB's bowlers, who found themselves at the receiving end of a relentless onslaught from the Hyderabad batters. The Hyderabad innings culminated in a colossal total of 287 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets, establishing a new milestone as the highest ever recorded in IPL history.

The disappointment continued for RCB fans during their chase, despite Kohli's aggressive start with a brisk 42 runs off just 20 balls. His dismissal triggered a fiery reaction, epitomizing RCB's frustrating night as he left the field amidst scenes of visible frustration.

Earlier in the match, SRH won the toss and elected to bat first, ultimately setting a new IPL record with their imposing total of 287 runs for three wickets. Travis Head's scintillating century (102 runs off 41 balls) and Heinrich Klaasen's powerful 67 contributed significantly to SRH's commanding performance.

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Notably, this record-breaking total stands as the second-highest ever recorded in a T20 match, falling just short of Nepal's remarkable 314-3 against Mongolia in last year's Asian Games. Despite RCB's valiant chase, amassing 262 for 7, it wasn't enough to surmount the formidable total set by Hyderabad, resulting in the highest-scoring T20 game in history with a combined score of 549 runs across both innings.

Looking ahead, SRH will face Delhi Capitals on April 20, while Du Plessis' RCB is set to take on Kolkata Knight Riders on April 21 in their quest for redemption.