RCB posted a complete of 218-5, with Du Plessis scoring 54 and Kohli including 47, setting a robust basis in a rain-affected innings at their residence floor, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
In response, CSK managed 191-7. With each groups tied at 14 factors, RCB superior to the playoffs primarily based on a superior run fee, marking their sixth consecutive win.
The 42-year-old MS Dhoni, who was extensively anticipated to retire after main his group to a record-equalling fifth title final 12 months, had vowed to return for an additional season following a knee operation. Dhoni had handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad, who gained the toss and selected to subject first on this essential match for the ultimate playoff spot.
Following CSK’s elimination, Dhoni left the sphere early. A video circulating on social media confirmed Dhoni, who was on the entrance of the road to shake fingers with RCB gamers after CSK’s loss, leaving the sphere on account of obvious again points.
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RCB will end the group stage within the fourth spot with 14 factors and a web run fee of 0.459.
RCB’s opponent for the Eliminator conflict is but to be determined.
