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RCB vs CSK IPL highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru qualify for playoffs; Chennai Super Kings knocked out
CSK vs RCB Today IPL Match highlights, IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their fairytale run to grab the fourth and final play-off berth with a 27-run victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in their must-win last IPL league game on Saturday.It was the sixth straight win for RCB, who first posted a solid 218 for five after being invited to bat and then restricted CSK to 191 for 7 to make it to the play-offs for the ninth time in 15 seasons.
RCB survived a scare as Ravindra Jadeja (42 not out) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (25) had conjured up hopes of a turnaround after Rachin Ravindra's 61 but Yash Dayal held his nerves in the final over to take the hosts home.
Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have already qualified for the play-offs.
While it was ecstasy for RCB, the legion of fans of Dhoni sank into despair as it could potentially be the last time they witnessed their 'Thala' perform on a cricket field.
Down and out after losing seven out of their first eight games, RCB had weaved five wins on the trot to script a remarkable turnaround and give themselves a chance to make it to the final four.
On Saturday, the hosts needed to win by at least 18 runs to book the final play-off berth and they did that in style with yet another impressive show at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The two teams finished at 14 points but RCB sneaked into the final four on the basis of a better net run-rate.
The equation was in favour of CSK when they began their run-chase as a 200-plus score would have sealed their place in the final four at the expense of RCB even if they had lost the game.
However, CSK lost skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (0) and Daryl Mitchell (4) to be reduced to 19 for 2 in the third over.
Ajinkya Rahane (33) and Ravindra (61) steadied the innings with a 64-run stand but Lockie Ferguson broke the partnership as the former was holed out by du Plessis and then the New Zealander was run out.
Du Plessis then took a screamer to remove Mitchell Santner as CSK slipped to 129 for 6 in 15 overs.
With their backs to the wall, Jadeja and Dhoni added a whirlwind 61 off 27 balls to bring the equation down to 11 off five balls to qualify for the play-offs.
With CSK needing 17 runs off the last six balls to qualify, Yash Dayal bowled the final over and he was straight away smashed for a six by Dhoni but the pacer came back strongly to dismiss the former CSK skipper and then conceded just one run in next five balls to seal it for RCB.
Earlier, sent in to bat, RCB's top-order, led by skipper du Plessis, fired in unison.
Du Plessis hit three fours and three sixes on his way to a 39-ball 54, his fourth fifty of the season, while Virat Kohli (47 off 29 balls), Rajat Patidar (41 off 23 balls) and Cameron Green (38 not out off 17 balls) also went on a six-hitting spree to put RCB on solid ground.
Openers Kohli and du Plessis began on a positive note and were 31 for no loss when there was a short rain interruption, causing a 40-minute delay.
However, on resumption, CSK pressed spinners into the attack. With the ball gripping and turning, spin duo of Maheesh Theekshana (25/0) and Mitchell Santner (23/0) troubled the batters as RCB reached 42 for no loss at the end of the Powerplay.
Kohli brought out his slog sweep to clobber two more sixes before holing out to Daryl Mitchell off Santner as RCB slipped to 78 for one in 10 overs.
Ravindra Jadeja (40/0 in 3 overs) was however slaughtered by du Plessis, who blasted a four and two sixes to pile up 20 runs off his third over and then completed his 35-ball fifty.
Rajat Patidar (41) then got into the act, depositing Theekshana for a maximum.
In the 13th over, du Plessis was unfortunately run out at the bowler's end but Patidar continued his onslaught, smashing Simarjeet Singh for a four and a six, while Thakur conceded 17 with Green thumping one over long-on to bring up the 150.
Green was, however, dropped by Gaikwad in the deep but Patidar continued to put the bowler under pressure as he smoked Deshpande for two sixes.
Green then picked up successive sixes off Thakur, who had Patidar caught at the other end but it was too late as cameos from Dinesh Kartik (14) and Glenn Maxwell (16) swelled the total.
I wanted to give the Man of the Match to Yash Dayal. The way he bowled was unbelievable. For a man who's fairly new, he deserves it. [on what he told Dayal before the last over] Pace off is the best option and trust your skills and enjoy, this is what you trained for. The yorker did not work the 1st ball and he went back to pace off and it worked unbelievably well. [on the crowd tonight[ It's crazy, even when we weren't winning the fans were here. We felt in the changeroom we felt it was something we had to get right. Coming here tonight, it was set up nicely, CSK v RCB, unbelievable atmosphere and we as a team will do a lap of honour to thank the crowd for the support. It's really important that we enjoy this, great 6 games in a row and the first goal is to get into the knockouts, enjoy this but get back to work tomorrow.
Faf Du Plessis, RCB skipper
What a night. Unbelievable and such a great atmosphere, such a pleasure to finish off the season with a win. Batting first, I think it was the hardest pitch I have ever played on. Myself and Virat were talking about 140-150 after we came back from the rain break. The communication from the umpires was there was a lot of rain on the pitch, they wanted to push the game and that makes sense. and when we came back my god, I was telling Mitch Santner it was like a day 5 pitch at ranchi and to get 200 on that was unbelievable. The last 6 games the batters have batted with good intent and good strike-rate. We were slow earlier on and we wanted more intent and that was awesome. We were defending 175, it got a bit close, at one stage, with MS there, I thought, oh dear, he has done it so many times. The way we bowleed with the wet ball, we tried to change it.
Faf Du Plessis, RCB skipper
RCB vs CSK Live: STAT ATTACK
Most consecutive wins for RCB (IPL)
7 in 2011 (Runners up)
6 in 2024
5 in 2009 (Runners up)
5 in 2016 (Runners up)
RCB vs CSK Live: Faf Du Plessis is the Player of the Match
RCB vs CSK Live: STAT ATTACK
RCB last reached the Playoffs with the Chinnaswamy Stadium as their home base in IPL 2016. Similar to this season, they bounced back from a 2-5 standing at the halfway mark to win six of the last seven league games.
I think it was a good wicket to be honest, it was spinning and gripping a little bit, but I think 200 on this ground was gettable. We kept losing wickets at regular intervals, it was a matter of one or two hits, sometimes that can happen in a T20 game. Pretty happy with what the target was, to sum up the season, I am pretty happy to have seven wins out of 14 games. Just couldn't get over the line in the last two balls. With the kind of injuries we had, missing out on two frontline bowlers, not having Conway at the top of the order as well, I think missing out on three key players made a huge difference. Credit to the CSK staff and everyone who put up a great show for us throughout the season. There were many challenges for us right throughout the first game. Injury to Fizz (Mustafiur), then injruy to Pathirana as well, he came back and then again Pathirana missed out. When you have injuries around, you have to get that balance in the team and pick it (the team) for every game. I think this season sums up well where we had to tinker around with our playing XI, considering the injuries and all the illness (of the players) as well. Happy with the seven wins, couldn't get over the line though. Happy with it. We got 10 from the last 2 balls in our last knockout game last year so this was a similar situation, things didn't go our way (this season) though. For me, personal milestones don't really matter a lot, after all the ultimate goal is to win. If you are not getting there it's a disappointment. Doesn't matter if you score 100 runs or 500-600 runs in a season. I am disappointed.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Unbelievable, not sure how to put in words, complete team effort, wasn't easy to bowl at the end, it was very wet. Yash, to get rid of MS and get the job done, it was amazing. It's the nature of bowling here, mix it up and keep the batters guessing. There's a bit of spin as well and we needed to keep the batters guessing. In the end, we got the job done. If I could rewind time (on asking why he didn't bowl a yorker in the 19th over), but the wicket was doing a bit when bowled on a length. We know how good Jaddu is with the yorker ball, but perhaps we could have tried to. Thankful to Yash for getting the job done.
Lockie Ferguson
RCB vs CSK Live: STAT ATTACK
RCB have become the first side ever to qualify for the Play Offs after having just a solitary win in their first seven games of a season.
RCB vs CSK Live: RCB in playoffs
A remarkable Indian T20 League encounter unfolds as RCB, defying all odds, achieve the seemingly impossible by surpassing CSK to secure a spot in the playoffs. Despite the looming threat of rain, and even experiencing a passing shower, RCB needed to secure a victory margin of at least 18 runs.
However, they surpass expectations by winning by 27 runs. This remarkable feat is attributed to their string of six miraculous consecutive wins, ultimately securing them the fourth and final playoffs berth.
While RCB celebrate, spare a thought for CSK, who staged a roaring comeback in the latter stages.
The duo of Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni almost snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. However, fate had other plans, and the reigning champions bid farewell to the competition.
RCB vs CSK Live: RCB qualify
Yash Dayal bowled a superb over. A true Indian T20 League classic unfolds as RCB, defying all expectations, achieve the seemingly impossible by clinching a playoff spot ahead of CSK.
RCB vs CSK Live: CSK need 10 in 2 to qualify
Yash Dayal bowls a dot and then gives a single to Shardul Thakur. Jadeja is on the strike now. Such a close match is this.
RCB vs CSK Live: CSK need 11 in 4 balls to qualify
What a nail-biting match is this. Can Yash Dayal pull this off?
RCB vs CSK Live: WICKET! Dhoni falls!
WICKET! Yash Dayal removes MS Dhoni for 25 runs. Is this the turning point in the game? Dhoni again hits this high. Swapnil Singh takes an easy catch. Dhoni is walking back.
Chennai Super Kings need 29 runs in 4 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: SIX!
SIX! Yash Dayal to bowl the last over. He bowls a full toss and MS Dhoni smashes the bowler over fine leg fence. Virat isn't happy with this.
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RCB vs CSK Live: SIX!
SIX! Jadeja whacks Lockie Ferguson for a huge one. CSK need 17 off 6 balls to qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs.
RCB vs CSK Live: Boundary for Jaddu!
FOUR! Down the leg from Lockie. Jadeja pulls this towards backward square leg for a boundary. Pressure is mounting on RCB now with Jadeja and Dhoni in the middle.
RCB vs CSK Live: CSK need 35 off 12 to qualify
Chennai Super Kings need 53 runs in 12 balls to win but need 35 off 12 to qualify for playoffs.
RCB vs CSK Live: Boundary!
FOUR! Siraj to Jadeja. The allrounder smashes the ball towards deep backward point for a boundary. Superb shot from him. Dhoni is having an intense talk with Jadeja.
Chennai Super Kings need 55 runs in 13 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: SIX!
SIX! Mohammed Siraj to Ravindra Jadeja. The left hander lost the ball over long off. Faf isn't happy with this. Chennai Super Kings need 61 runs in 16 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: SIX for Jaddu!
SIX! Ravindra Jadeja whacks Yash Dayal over long off for a huge six. Is Jadeja going to turn the heat on from here? Chennai Super Kings need 75 runs in 22 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: WICKET! Santner goes!
WICKET! Faf, you beauty! Is this the catch of the tournament? What a catch. A low full-toss from Siraj. Santner smashes this hard. Faf, at the edge of the ring, leaps and plucks a blinder. What a catch from skipper Faf. Virat is celebrating. He comes forward and hugs Faf. What a moment for RCB. CSK are 6 down.
Can you hear the noise? MS Dhoni arrives.
Chennai Super Kings need 89 runs in 29 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: WICKET! Shivam Dube falls!
WICKET! CSK are in deep deep trouble now. The strategy of bowling quick and short to Shivam Dube has paid off, with RCB picking up a couple of rapid wickets to take control of the game. Cameron Green has done the job for RCB and with ball this time. Virat exults in celebration. What a performance by RCB. Mitchell Santner comes to the middle now.
Chennai Super Kings need 98 runs in 37 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: WICKET! Rachin falls
WICKET! Big big wicket for RCB at the moment. A huge mix up. Yes.No.Yes.No. And Rachin falls for 61 runs. That's the last thing CSK wanted after Shivam Dube got a lifeline, and now they lose the set batsman instead. Glenn Maxwell delivers it a bit fuller, angling it into the legs.
Rachin Ravindra flicks it just behind square leg, and the batters eye a second run. Mahipal Lomror in the deep reaches the ball and fires a throw to the keeper's end. Dinesh Karthik swiftly whips off the bails as Ravindra is caught out of position.
RCB vs CSK Live: DROPPED!
DROPPED! The ball soared high into the night sky, but Mohammed Siraj couldn't hold onto the catch, potentially a pivotal moment in the chase. Bowled short and into the batter, Shivam Dube attempts a back-foot pull, launching it very high. The ball descends around wide mid-on, where Siraj runs in from the deep and dives but fails to secure it. Just a single from the play. Maxwell isn't happy, Faf isn't happy, Virat isn't happy. RCB not happy with Siraj's poor fielding.
RCB vs CSK Live: Another biggie for Rachin!
SIX! Wow, what a smart shot! The momentum has completely shifted in this over. Quick and short, angled across off stump, Rachin Ravindra effortlessly ramps it, and the ball's pace carries it over the third man fence for a maximum.
RCB vs CSK Live: FIFTY!
FIFTY! Rachin Ravindra brings up his half century off just 31 balls. Rachin capitalises on the Free Hit, adding salt to the wound and bringing up his maiden Indian T20 League fifty. A full toss on the stumps, Ravindra backs away and swings it over deep mid-wicket for a huge six. What a timely knock this is from the young left-hander!
RCB vs CSK Live: Another superb over from Maxi!
Runs have dried up since Rahane's departure. Maxwelled bowled his third over and conceded just 4 runs. Rachin and Shivam Dube fail to find a single fence in the over.
Chennai Super Kings need 128 runs in 54 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: STAT ATTACK!
Shivam Dube vs RCB
46(32)
95*(46)
52(27)
34*(28)
RCB vs CSK Live: WICKET! Rahane falls
WICKET! Lockie Ferguson dismisses Ajinkya Rahane for 33 runs. A 66-run stand between Rahane and Rachin Ravindra comes to an end. Lockie Ferguson strikes immediately! A crucial wicket for RCB as this partnership was becoming problematic. The Kiwi begins with a slower delivery, full and on off, causing Ajinkya Rahane to mistime his shot as he tries to go over mid-off. The ball goes high in the air, and Faf du Plessis at covers settles under it, securing the catch safely. Rahane departs after a decent knock, and Chennai loses their third wicket!
Chennai Super Kings need 134 runs in 65 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: Another good over for CSK!
What a fine shot! Tossing it up with more air, full and on off, turning away, Ajinkya Rahane lofts it beautifully over extra cover for a boundary. 14 runs off the over!
RCB vs CSK Live: SIX! 50-run stand
SIX! In the arc from Karn Sharma. Racin Ravindra clears his front leg and dispatches the ball over deep square leg. Chennai Super Kings need 148 runs in 76 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: STAT ATTACK!
RCB bowling in Powerplay
First 7 matches: 4 wickets
Last 7 matches: 19 wickets
RCB vs CSK Live: Good over for CSK!
What an over for Chennai Super Kings. Rachin Ravindra and Ajinkya Rahane are stitching a much-needed stand here. Rachin starts Yash Dayal with a boundary and then Rahane hits the pacer for two back-to-back boundaries. 15 runs off Yash Dayal's over.
Chennai Super Kings 58/2, need 161 runs in 84 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: Another brilliant over from Maxi!
another magnificent over from Glenn Maxwell. The Australian concedes just 4 runs off his over. He didn't allow Rahane and Ravindra to find a fence.
Chennai Super Kings 43/2, need 176 runs in 90 balls
RCB vs CSK Live: WICKET! Daryl Mitchell departs!
WICKET! Yash Dayal makes an immediate impact and has been a revelation for RCB in these later stages. He pulls his length back and bangs it in around leg stump. Daryl Mitchell, attempting to hang back and pull it over mid-wicket, gets into an awkward position and ends up scooping it wide of mid-off. Virat Kohli moves across and takes it easily, visibly pumped up at the moment. RCB have dented CSK's chase.
RCB vs CSK Live: STAT ATTACK
Spinner taking a wicket off the first ball of an innings for RCB
Kevin Pietersen v KKR Durban 2009
Glenn Maxwell v CSK Bengaluru 2024
RCB vs CSK Live: WICKET! Ruturaj falls!
Glenn Maxwell strikes, Ruturaj Gaikwad falls for a golden duck. First ball duck for Ruturaj. Can you believe it? The CSK skipper is out on the first ball in this crucial game, leaving Ruturaj Gaikwad deeply disappointed. Glenn Maxwell strikes with his golden arm. Bowling over the stumps, Maxwell delivers a short ball over middle stump that turns in. Gaikwad tries to pull it but ends up lobbing it gently in front of short fine leg, where Yash Dayal lunges forward to take the catch. What a dramatic start to the chase!
CSK off to a poor and terrible start to this mammoth chase. Maxwell is celebrating.
RCB vs CSK Live: Welcome back!
CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra are in the middle. Glenn Maxwell will open the attack for RCB. Here we go...!!!
RCB vs CSK Live: RCB post a challenging 218/5 against CSK
Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a challenging 218 for five against defending champions Chennai Super Kings in a must-win Indian Premier League match on Saturday.
Sent into bat, skipper Faf du Plessis (54) and Virat Kohli (47) shared 78 runs for the opening stand in 9.4 overs after the match was interrupted by showers for sometime at the end of the third over.
Coming onto bat at No.3 position, Rajat Patidar made 41 off 23 balls and stitched 71 runs with Cameron Green (38 not out off 17) for the second wicket to kept up the tempo.
Towards the end, Dinesh Karthik (14 off 6) and Glenn Maxwell (16 off 5) played short little cameos to lift RCB.
For CSK, Shardul Thakur picked up two wickets giving away 61 runs.
RCB vs CSK Live: STAT ATTACK
Highest totals for RCB vs CSK in IPL
218/5 Bengaluru 2024 (???)
218/8 Bengaluru 2023 (Lost)
205/8 Chennai 2012 (Lost)
205/8 Bengaluru 2018 (Lost)
175/4 Mumbai WS (Lost)
For sure, the wicket was quite tough, when you bowl into the wicket, there was some bounce, I hope it stays the same in the second innings. Pretty crazy (on conditions changing after the rain break), Faf and Virat batted beautifully (against spin), gave us a nice little platform, they assessed the conditions well. Don't know why it happened, but it was the same in Dharamsala as well. You can't put a figure on that, it's been the beauty of this season's IPL, it's not about keeping any score in mind, just have to get going and play your shots right from the start.
Cameron Green
RCB vs CSK Live: CSK need 219 runs to win vs RCB
RCB finish strong! They've put up an impressive total, making that 18-run margin seem much more achievable. It was a comprehensive batting display with significant contributions from nearly everyone, boosting their confidence in defending the score.
On the other hand, Chennai will be very disappointed. They've put themselves in a tough spot and will need an exceptional batting performance to advance to the next round.
RCB vs CSK Live: RCB 218/5 in 20 overs vs CSK
Faf Du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar lift Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 218/5 against Chennai Super Kings.
RCB vs CSK Live: WICKET! Maxwell falls
WICKET! Shardul Thakur takes his second wicket. Slower one does the trick for Shardul. Maxwell tries to go for a biggie but miscues it completely. The ball goes up high and high in the air. Dhoni takes an easy catch.
RCB vs CSK Live: SIX for Maxi!
SIX! Shardul Thakur attempts a yoker. Maxwell smashes the ball over long on fence. Ah! what a hit from the Australian.
RCB 214/4 in 19.3 overs vs CSK
RCB vs CSK Live: WICKET! DK falls!
WICKET! Edged and taken! Dinesh Karthik tries to smash the ball, gets a thick outside edge and Dhoni takes an easy catch behind the wicket. A sweet little cameo from DK.
RCB vs CSK Live: 200 up!
DK hits a boundary and RCB are 200 up now. Superb effort from DK.
RCB vs CSK Live: DK whacks!
SIX! Tushar Deshpande to Dinesh Karthik. DK heaves across the line and dispatches the ball over midwicket fence.
RCB vs CSK Live: WICKET! Patidar falls!
WICKET! Shardul Thakur ends Rajat Patidar's stay at 41 runs. Daryl Mitchell showcases his fielding prowess once again with a superbly judged catch in the deep, allowing Shardul Thakur to claim a crucial wicket. Thakur deceives the batsman with a slower delivery, delivering a dipping full toss aimed at the stumps. Rajat Patidar attempts to create some space to dispatch the ball, but mistimes his shot off the toe end of the bat. The ball spirals high towards the long-on boundary where Mitchell positions himself, taking the catch above his head. With finesse, Mitchell loops the ball up before stepping over the boundary, then returns to safely pouch it within the field of play. Despite the dismissal, Patidar's innings provides a valuable contribution to the team's efforts.
RCB 184/3 in 17.4 overs vs CSK
RCB vs CSK Live: Full toss and punished!
SIX! Two in two for Green. Shardul is facing the heat at the moment. Full toss from Shardul and he got punished. Dhoni isn't happy with this. 200 on the cards for RCB.
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Venue
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
