The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have triumphed over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with a 27-run victory, securing their spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs.
RCB had a dismal start to their season, winning only one of their first eight matches. However, under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, they staged an incredible comeback, winning six consecutive games to secure a spot in the playoffs.
Facing Chennai, the odds were stacked against RCB once again. A looming rain threat did cause some disruptions, but their determination shone through. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis provided a strong foundation with a vital 78-run partnership. After Kohli’s dismissal, Faf and Rajat Patidar took charge, significantly contributing to a formidable total.
Faf scored 54 runs off 39 balls, while Patidar added 41 runs off 23 deliveries. Towards the end, Cameron Green’s explosive cameo of 38* runs off 17 balls propelled RCB to an imposing total of 218 runs.
In response, CSK’s chase got off to a rocky start as their skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad, fell for a golden duck. His partner, Rachin Ravindra, played a sharp innings of 61 runs off 37 balls but was run out due to a mix-up with Shivam Dube. Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 42 off 22 balls brought CSK close and MS Dhoni (25) provided solid support, but it was Yash Dayal who stayed calm under pressure and ultimately led his team to victory. With 11 runs needed from the final five balls, the game slipped from CSK’s grasp.
As Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched their playoff spot in IPL 2024, fans on Twitter celebrated their remarkable turnaround. They praised the team’s exceptional performance with both bat and ball, expressing their joy and admiration. Here are some of the reactions:
Here are some of the reactions from the fans on social media:
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