'The Miracle Of Chinnaswamy': RCB Pull Off Iconic IPL Playoffs Qualification With Win Over CSK

RCB Vs CSK: RCB are into the playoffs of IPL 2024 by scripting their 6th win in a row and creating history. Here are the details from the RCB vs CSK fixture. Read below

RCB will now play the Eliminator against either of SRH or RR on May 22 in Ahmedabad ( Image Source :@IPL / X )

RCB Vs CSK: They say they pray for miracles and miracles arrive, and the same happened today in IPL 2024 Match 68 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru have scripted arguably the greatest ever comeback in the history of Indian Premier League by winning 6 matches on the trot to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs. The Faf Du Plessis-led team have defeated Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs in a virtual eliminator at their home, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and will now play the IPL 2024 Eliminator.

Aaarrr Ceeee Beeee ❤️👏

6️⃣ in a row for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ❤️

They make a thumping entry into the #TATAIPL 2024 Playoffs 👊

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/7RQR7B2jpC#RCBvCSK | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/otq5KjUMXy

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2024

𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗿𝘂 seal the final spot for #TATAIPL 2024 Playoffs ❤️

What a turnaround 🫡

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/7RQR7B2jpC#RCBvCSK | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/yHS7xnEn8x

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2024

This was not meant to happen,
this could not happen.

This is happening, THIS HAS HAPPENED! 🥹#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/sKDBQD3GaN

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 18, 2024

The greatest comeback in the history of IPL.

We can proudly check that off our list. ✅#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/PmZKY41BTB

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 18, 2024

From going 1 win off 8 matches, to 7 off 14, RCB never lacked the backing from supporters, as they sticked with the side through thick and thin, and for this, the franchise dedicated the historic win to their fans, the 12th Man Army.

6️⃣ IN 6️⃣ and off we gooooo to the Playoffs 🥹

If this isn’t playing bold then we don’t know what is. 12th Man Army, this is for you. Everything is for you! 🫶#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/2yBGOh9Gis

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 18, 2024

 

RCB Vs CSK, IPL 2024 Match 68 - Here's What Happened In The Epic Encounter

Electing to bowl first, CSK didn't get off to a good start, as Faf Du Plessis and Virat Kohli started their assault of runs over the bowlers from the word go itself and in the process, registered a vital 78-run opening` stand, and all the RCB batters lived up to the task as their vital contributions led the side to 218/5.

Needing 201 to qualify, CSK got off to a horrid start as Glen Maxwell got rid of Ruturaj Gaikwad on first ball as he departed for a golden duck. Extremely impressive bowling saw RCB bowlers pick another wicket in the form of Daryl Mitchell, as Chinnaswamy erupted in joy. A vital partnership formed between Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin Ravindra, before the dismissal of the former and form there on, the downfall of CSK batting started.

Apart from Rachin Ravindra, no other batter lived up to the billing and even a late scare from Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni couldn't stop RCB from scripting victory as Yash Dayal realised his redemption arc with a crucial 20th over, which saw him dismiss the great MS Dhoni.

RCB skipper Faf Du Plessis was awarded the Man of the Match award for his exceptional batting, but in a wholesome gesture, he dedictaed his award to Yash Dayal, whom he called 'vital' in RCB's victory over CSK.

The @RCBTweets skipper stepped up to the challenge tonight ❤️

Faf du Plessis bags the Player of the Match Award in a must win game 🏆

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/7RQR7B2jpC#TATAIPL | #RCBvCSK | @faf1307 pic.twitter.com/r6xSwyRMtn

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2024