NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the last playoff spot in the Indian Premier League 2024 with a thrilling 27-run victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in a high-stakes encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Skipper Faf du Plessis and star batsman Virat Kohli delivered key performances, setting the stage for RCB's decisive win.
Bengaluru posted a formidable total of 218/5, thanks to Du Plessis' 54 and Kohli's 47, in a rain-affected innings. Despite a spirited chase, CSK could only manage 191/7. Both teams ended up with 14 points, but RCB advanced to the playoffs on a superior run rate, extending their winning streak to six matches.