Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) qualified for the playoffs by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 27 runs in an exciting Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) encounter here on Saturday, thanks to outstanding top-order batting and bowling by Yash Dayal in the final over. Became the fourth and final squad to achieve this. Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have already qualified for the playoffs. RCB scored 218 runs for five wickets thanks to a superb top-order effort led by captain Faf du Plessis (54 runs). Then, its bowlers held CSK to 191 runs for seven wickets in 20 overs, securing a playoff spot with their sixth consecutive victory.
Captain du Plessis Speaks After RCB Qualifies for IPL 2024 Playoffs
Happy to win on home ground. Batting first, I think it was the toughest pitch I have played on so far in T20. After coming back from the rain break, Virat and I were talking about 140–150. The umpires said that there was a lot of rain on the pitch (Faf du Plessis on Pitch Condition), but they wanted to carry on with the game, and that is understandable.
Oh my God, I told Mitch Santner when we got back that it felt like a five-day test match in Ranchi, and getting 200 in that was just amazing. The batters have batted with excellent intentions and good strike rates in the last six games. It was incredible, even though initially we were sluggish but wanted to perform well.
We were defending 175, and it got a little close; MS was present. (Faf du Plessis on MS Dhoni) I thought, Oh dear, he’s done this before. We tried to change our bowling technique with the wet ball. I dedicate this Man of the Match award to Yash Dayal. His bowling technique was excellent. He deserves it, especially given how new he is.
Du Plessis’ Last-Minute Tip to Yash Dayal Before the Final Over
What he advised Dayal before the last over: Pace off is the greatest choice on this pitch; trust your abilities and have fun; this is what you’ve practiced for. The yorker did not work on the first ball, so he returned immediately, and it worked extremely well. (Faf du Plessis, RCB Crowd) It’s crazy; the fans came even when we didn’t win. In the changing room, we recognized we needed to solve this.
Coming here today was wonderfully done: CSK vs. RCB, an incredible atmosphere, and an honor to thank the crowd for our team’s support. It is quite crucial that we like it. Six terrific games in a row, and the first goal in the IPL is to get to the knockout stage, which we have done. Enjoy it, but return to work tomorrow.
IPL 2024: RCB Fans Celebrate Playoff Entry with Late Night Dancing
The fans’ excitement was apparent when Royal Challengers Bangalore returned to the playoffs after an eight-year absence. After the team qualified for the playoffs, RCB fans jammed and danced all night. RCB also posted a video showing supporters’ joy on its social media page, which went viral. RCB aspires to win the IPL crown for the first time this season.
Let us tell you, it was nothing short of a miracle that RCB made it into the playoffs. The Faf du Plessis-led RCB needed to defeat CSK by a certain margin in order to guarantee a spot in the playoffs. RCB, which had only won once in the first eight games, won six straight and qualified for the playoffs. On the day of the match, the RCB players displayed their excitement.
RCB Shares Late-Night Scene at 1:30 AM in Video
Following RCB’s victory, the franchise posted a video on its social media account, which instantly went viral. In a video released on RCB’s social media handle, fans can be seen standing on the road from the stadium to the hotel, waiving both hands in the hopes of catching a glimpse of their stars. RCB’s triumph has made the fans thrilled.
While sharing the video, RCB captioned it, “This is the scene at 1:30 in the night.” It makes things more unique. We have the best supporters in the world, and we are really proud of it.
RCB’s incredible win: A thrilling win in IPL 2024
Looking at the match, RCB batted first and scored 218/5 in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to their superb effort. In reply, CSK managed to reach 191/7 in 20 overs. This was RCB’s third IPL victory over CSK, which occurred on May 18. May 18 is a memorable day for RCB. RCB has never lost an IPL match since May 18th.
