RCB vs CSK what a spectacular comeback, it’s a dream come true moment for every RCB fan, they make the impossible possible.

RCB vs CSK, they have made it to the last ball and will finish four on the table

Remember the name Royal Challengers Bangalore,  who make the impossible possible. Every cricket fan Will remember this amazing match between these two Titans.

RCB still has not even won a single trophy, but their fans supported them in any situation. This faith drives them to the next level which outsiders can’t even imagine, with this win, RCB bounced back with six wins in a row. There something magical happens with them.

Virat Kohli gave a speech on their comeback, he addressed ” Unexpected Things can happen, Some unfortunate can happen but the reason is I am here, there is still hope. If there is a 1% chance and sometimes that chance Is good enough. But what matters is what you guys think about it one percent, are you willing to give absolutely everything that you have in tonight’s game to make that one into ten and grow that ten into thirty, and eventually something magical might come out.”

This showed the winners’ mindset about how they think in a tough situation. Virat Kohli’s not-give-up attitude pulls back this team to its highest level.  As the track of previous records of Virat Kohli on 18th May was quite impressive, Kohli made 56(29) unbeaten knocks in 2013 against CSK, he made 29(27) vs CSK in the same year RCB won that game too.

In 2016 Kohli smashed 113 of 50 balls in the RCB vs CSK match, & RCB won that too. Virat Scored 100 of 63 balls vs SRH in 2023 and won that one too.

RCB played their last league match of this season against CSK. Both teams know already the importance of this match. If RCB qualifies then they need to win this match with 18 runs, if CSK want to qualify then they have to score 200. 

RCB vs CSK how the unfortunate weather didn’t stop the match from happens

From starting this week rain probability was so high for 18th May. That was good news for Chennai Super Kings fans, if this match didn’t happen then CSK would qualify easily for the playoff. 

RCB vs CSK match hosted by Bengaluru, in M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. A huge thumbs up and shout out to the ground staff for how they arranged this match in a such circumstance.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has a very special drainage system called the SubAir facility.

This SubAir Facility is run by the 200-horsepower machine developed by US-based SubAir. “The SubAir system automatically kicks into action the minute it starts raining, thereby not allowing any buildup of water on the outfield. It quickly removes standing water (36 times faster than drainage by gravity!) virtually eliminating the need for extended game delays or cancellations due to wet outfield conditions. However, KSCA will have to spend 7 lakhs manually to maintain the drainage system.” – addressed by KSCA

KSCA vice-president Sanjay Desai also said, “Fan experience is our primary objective. There is a risk of losing Rs 80-100 crore when a game gets washed out. We believe we have addressed this challenge.”

RCB’s Journey to Playoffs

In the first half of IPL 2024, RCB looked strong in pen & paper, but when it came to implementation many big names flopped the show totally. This was not new for RCB fans anymore, they support their team they enjoy that’s it there is no hope for winning the IPL trophy. 

RCB lost their seventh in a row, looked like this would become the worst season ever by RCB. As there is no hope of coming back, “Where there is hope, there is the way” Henced proved all the statics, and predictions wrong and how this looser team rose from the bottom to number four in the points table.

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat six teams in a row starting from SRH, they finished in no.4 by beating CSK in today’s match.

RCB vs CSk head-to-head

RCB vs CSK always gives the vibe of el-classico for an ultimate contest between these two titans. Though Chennai always kept them ahead of this contest CSK won the most matches played between the two teams.

RCB vs CSK history- 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Chennai Super Kings
Won-11 (matches played – 33)	Won-21 (matches played – 33)
Lost – 21 (matches played – 33)	Lost -11 (matches played – 33)
No result-1	No result-1
Highest Score-218	Highest Score-226
Lowest Score-70	Lowest Score-80

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RCB vs CSK, Kohli & Faf capitalizing the powerplay with strokes

From starting Virat & Faf cleared their intent as both openers played aggressive cricketing shots. Throughout the whole league matches Faf looks up & down, but no compromise with the strike rate. Same with Virat Kohli, the orange cap holder shut all the mouths of outsiders with his explosive batting approach.

Virat not only maintained his strike rate but also played useful innings for RCB. Virat Scored 703 and counting this season.

Faf Du Plessis scored 421 and counting with an average of 30.02, and maintained a healthy strike rate of 163.81. Both these opening duo smashed 1000 runs in their partnership, for RCB.

Fantastic Faf sets the platform

Kohli & Faf built the foundation of 78 runs in just 9.4 overs. Faf got his 4th fifty in this IPL 2024.He scored 59 (34).

Unfortunate FAf got run out at the nonstriker’s end, that was a crucial moment for RCB, and they might lose the momentum.

Battle won Sntner has the last laugh as he dismissed the determined Kohli

After giving a good start Virat Kohli, got caught out in deep on couldn’t clear the fence. Kokhi made 47(29) in a hurry. The stage was set for the upcoming batters.

Rajat Patidar on the charge

Rajat Patidar is being very consistent in the middle overs. in the Last match against DC, he played a useful inning of 52(32). 

He did copy-paste his batting form and delivered 41(23) at the very crucial stage. Patidar not only built a partnership with Green & Faf but also maintained a healthy run rate for his team.

Cameron Green the CEO

Till the last match, Green couldn’t open up with full potential in terms of explosive batting, he did well though with bat & ball.

In the RCB vs CSK match, Green delivered his best inning so far this season. Green smashed 38 in just 17 balls, put the CSK on the back seat.

 

Maxwell Gives the Perfect Start, with a wicket

In the RCB vs CSk match, in the absence of Will Jacks, Maxi got a place in the playing XI. He delivered 16(5) very important runs for RCB.
In the first over he got the wicket of inform batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad, and he went for a duck. It was a big wicket for RCB.

Rachin back inform a head of  T20World Cup

Since the beginning of IPL 2024, CSK struggled with the opening pairs. Openers failed to give them a good start.
In today’s match RCB vs CSK, Rachin shined well to make an impact with 61 of 34 balls. but it was enough for CSK.
This was a bad day for CSK, Well-settled Rachin ran out for a miscommunication with Shivam Dube.

Fantastic Flying Effort by Faf

Through out this season RCB didn’t compromise in their fielding. In this RCB vs CSK match Faf stunned CSK with a stunner one-handed flying catch to dismiss Santner.
 

Catch of the season or Faf has caught the trophy? #RCBvsCSK
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— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariIND) May 18, 2024

Dhoni and Jadeja keep CSK in the hunt for the 4th spot in the table 

Dhoni & Jadeja keep alive the hope for CSK’s qualification. Dhoni-Jadeja Cameao almost gets closer to the qualification.

Dhoni smashed boundaries and in between ran the quick singles. Ms Dhoni smashed for 25 in just 13 balls, with a strike rate of 192.

Jadeja was close to his fifty but couldn’t get that, he scored 42 in just 22 balls. Both these duo tried their best to qualify.

Dhoni found the fielder on a low full-toss ball, and gave his wicket. Jadeja stood till the last ball but sensational Yash made it impossible for CSK to qualify with his last over’s spell.

RCB vs CSK in Brief::

CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first. With the one-percent chance for qualification, RCB put 218 on the scoreboard. 

fantastic Faf played the captain’s knock of 54(39), Kohli 47(29), Patidar 41(23), Green 38(17), Maxwell 16(5) with their innings launched RCB on 218.

When CSK came for a chase found it difficult with the early wicket of Ruturaj. Rachin absorbed the pressure and delivered a mature 61(37).

Rahane 33(22), Jadeja 42(22), and Dhoni 25(16), but their effort couldn’t rescue CSK’s drowning ship.

Glenn Maxwell, Siraj, Swapnil, and Green gave their best in the bowling dept. All picked up wickets in crucial moments.

Let’s See If RCB could make their way to Final.