RCB posted an impressive 218-5 after being asked to bat in their must-win Indian Premier League match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli combined to post an outstanding opening stand of 78 runs while Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green played pivotal roles for them during their pursuit.
CSK are set for an exciting battle between their top-heavy batting unit and CB’s restrictive bowling, each having an equal shot at reaching the playoffs, as fans eagerly search for the latest updates on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard.
| Player | Team | Batting Position | Runs | Balls | Dismissal Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 1st | 47 | 29 | c Mitchell b Santner |
| Faf du Plessis (c) | RCB | 2nd | 54 | 39 | run out (Santner) |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | 3rd | 41 | 23 | c Mitchell b Thakur |
| Cameron Green | RCB | 4th | 38 | 17 | not out |
| Dinesh Karthik (wk) | RCB | 5th | 14 | 6 | c Dhoni b Deshpande |
| Glenn Maxwell | RCB | 6th | 16 | 5 | c Dhoni b Thakur |
| Mahipal Lomror | RCB | 7th | 0 | 1 | not out |
| Yash Dayal | RCB | 8th | – | – | Did not bat |
| Karn Sharma | RCB | 9th | – | – | Did not bat |
| Mohammed Siraj | RCB | 10th | – | – | Did not bat |
| Lockie Ferguson | RCB | 11th | – | – | Did not bat |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | CSK | 1st | 0 | 1 | c – |
| Rachin Ravindra | CSK | 2nd | 61 | 37 | run out |
| Daryl Mitchell | CSK | 3rd | 4 | 6 | c – |
| Ajinkya Rahane | CSK | 4th | 33 | 22 | c – |
| Shivam Dube | CSK | 5th | 7 | 15 | c – |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 6th | 42* | 22 | not out |
| Mitchell Santner | CSK | 7th | 3 | 4 | c – |
| MS Dhoni (wk) | CSK | 8th | 25 | 13 | c – |
| Shardul Thakur | CSK | 9th | 1* | 2 | not out |
| Extras | CSK | – | 8 | – | – |
| Total | CSK | – | 191/7 | 20 | – |
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane is a top-order batsman who currently represents Mumbai in Ranji Trophy and Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League cricket, representing India at both Test and ODI levels and having captained them during both ODIs and T20Is. Rahane is known for being an honest player who understands his batting strengths. He played an instrumental role in helping India reach the final of 2014 World T20, where he also captained them during some T20 Internationals.
Rahane has become one of India’s premier batsmen and its go-to batsman abroad. A specialist of conditions in South Africa, England and Australia; Rahane led many Border-Gavaskar Test matches without Virat Kohli due to paternity leave he served as captain during many Border-Gavaskar Test matches when Kohli wasn’t available due to paternity leave; in 2021/22 series against New Zealand where he made two centuries despite playing on pitches not conducive for run scoring; making twin centuries on pitches which weren’t conducive for scoring runs;
Rahane and Dinesh Karthik shared in a 95-run partnership as Bengaluru recovered from an alarming start of 78-5 against Chennai. Rahane showed no fear in attacking, hitting 14 fours during his innings. For Chennai, Mustafizur Rahman proved their most efficient bowler as he claimed four for 29 in just four overs – dismissing Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell within quick succession which really aided their cause; Rahman felt their spinners did an effective job in restricting runs; additionally he enjoyed captaining his side without feeling any additional pressure during play!
Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra has made history by emerging as the latest New Zealand cricketer to take the world by storm. At 19-years-old, Ravindra excelled at the 2023 ICC World Cup tournament and his performance earned him an lucrative contract from CSK in the 2024 IPL auctions.
Ravindra’s adaptability was put on full display during New Zealand’s inaugural Test against India at Bengaluru. Against an aggressive Indian spin attack and bowlers alike, he stood strong, scoring 173 runs both innings to save the match and keep their chances alive of claiming their first series victory in India alive.
Ravindra also made a notable impactful statement during the second Test at Pune, scoring an unbeaten century to stand up to India’s aggressive bowling attack and help New Zealand claim an historic win. His innings was a testament to both grit and maturity – it proved Ravindra is an exciting prospect with bright prospects ahead of him.
He displayed both masterful technique and outstanding temperament during his century in Bengaluru. He managed to resist Indian bowlers’ relentless attacks while remaining patient by using his feet against spinners – an impressive feat that former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar applauded, commenting “there’s some Rahul and some Sachin here”.
He is an exceptional all-rounder with the ability to bat and bowl, possessing great speed and accuracy which makes him a highly dangerous force on the field. With natural talent for hitting boundaries with both medium- and slow deliveries, he also enjoys developing relationships among team-mates to form partnerships.
Daryl Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is an outstanding all-rounder who represents New Zealand in all forms. As an adept player of spin and pace bowlers, Daryl makes him a key member of the Black Caps team. After making his test debut in 2019 and becoming an integral member ever since – Daryl Mitchell has proven his worth as a powerful batsman with strong performances against spinners as well as pace bowlers alike – becoming integral in New Zealand reaching the 2021 T20 World Cup semifinals!
Mitchell scored an unbeaten fifty in just 16.4 overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore, smashing sixes off eight balls and helping his side chase down a target of 217 with ease. Mitchell was an integral member of New Zealand and this performance will no doubt boost their confidence going into future rounds of the tournament.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, captain of Chennai Cricket team, stated that they were once in control but gave away too many runs. According to him, the pitch gripped too tightly for spinners making it challenging for batsmen. Ruturaj also commented on focusing on their game and working hard in order to secure more victories.
New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell observed on day one of the third and final Test in Mumbai that the match is evenly poised, having helped his side score 235 with his 82 runs as they struggled against India’s bowling attack. Mitchell attempted some big shots towards the end of their innings but Washington Sundar caught him out.
Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube first found success as an all-rounder on Mumbai’s school circuit before emerging on domestic white-ball cricket circuits and making an impression at domestic levels. In 2016, he made his T20 debut for Mumbai state team and scored his maiden first-class hundred. But it was his white-ball bowling that really marked him out; during one Ranji Trophy match where he claimed five sixes off Swapnil Singh spinner, including an astounding record haul of four in an over. Furthermore, in 2017, he took seven wickets against Karnataka team and finished as team’s highest wicket-taker for that tournament.
Dube was an attractive option for IPL teams due to his versatile skills as a mid-order batsman and leg-break bowler with medium pace leg breaks, entering the 2022 auction at 50 lakhs and ultimately sold to CSK for INR 4 crore. Dube scored over 500 runs across five games while picking up two wickets en route to an impressive IPL season performance.
He excelled for India’s national side in 2024, showing off his skills both domestically and abroad in Caribbean and USA tournaments – earning himself a spot on their Twenty20 World Cup squad. In all three matches played and provided crucial contributions on field as well as at bat he proved indispensable to victory!
RCB needed an inspired innings from their top order to stay alive against CSK and qualify for the playoffs, trailing by 18 runs with nine overs remaining and needing something big from Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar to reach 218 for five in just 9.4 overs. Together they created an unbelievable 71-run partnership in 9.4 overs to propel RCB past CSK.
Yash Dayal
Yash Dayal has been added to India’s squad as a replacement for Khaleel Ahmed, who suffered an unspecified injury while playing in South Africa. Dayal had been performing admirably with Royal Challengers Bangalore this season and will hope to make his mark at this month’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament; he must overcome competition from Khaleel and Arshdeep Singh though!
RCB and CSK have faced off 33 times, with CSK winning on 21 occasions while RCB taking 11 wins in total. This match promises to be a critical test for both sides and should produce thrilling cricket action!
M Chinnaswamy Stadium has recently proven itself as a haven for batsmen, so fans should expect an exciting contest at their M Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch. CSK may have an edge going in but cannot be taken lightly so expect an exciting contest between both teams that should go down to the wire.
Yash Dayal is an experienced campaigner who has found himself at the centre of action many times throughout his career. The left-arm pacer is well known for turning tense limited-overs situations to his advantage, so it will be fascinating to witness how he responds under pressure in this match – it will be crucial he performs at his peak if RCB wants him to play an integral part.
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