NEW DELHI: Skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli delivered crucial performances to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure the last playoff spot in the Indian Premier League with a 27-run victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
RCB posted a total of 218-5, with Du Plessis scoring 54 and Kohli adding 47, setting a strong foundation in a rain-affected innings at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.