Anushka Sharma And Virat KOhli after RCB beat CSK on Saturday
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs by defeating the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), by 27 runs. The match, which extended past midnight, saw RCB post a formidable score of 218 for five. Key contributions came from skipper Faf du Plessis (54) and Virat Kohli (47), who shared a 78-run opening stand. Rajat Patidar added 41 off 23 balls, and Cameron Green’s unbeaten 38 off 17 balls, alongside brief but impactful cameos from Dinesh Karthik and Glenn Maxwell, bolstered the total.
CSK needed 201 runs to qualify for the playoffs based on a superior run rate but fell short, managing 191 for 7. Notable performances included Rachin Ravindra’s 61 off 37 balls, and valuable efforts from Ravindra Jadeja (42 not out) and Ajinkya Rahane (33). Mahendra Singh Dhoni, potentially playing his last IPL match, contributed a quick 25 off 13 balls. Yash Dayal’s calm bowling in the final over, yielding figures of 2/42, was crucial for RCB. The emotional victory brought tears to Virat Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, marking a significant moment for RCB as they advanced to the playoffs.
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