The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have once again shown why they are one of the most consistent teams in IPL history. In a nail-biting finish last night at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, CSK defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 5 wickets, securing their spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs.
Led by an inspiring performance from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and a classic finisher’s cameo by MS Dhoni, the Men in Yellow chased down RCB’s target of 186 with just 3 balls to spare.
Match Highlights:
RCB Batting:
Faf du Plessis scored a solid 52 off 38 balls, supported by Maxwell’s explosive 47 off 24.
Final score: 185/6 in 20 oversCSK Bowling:
Matheesha Pathirana stood out again with figures of 3/28, breaking RCB’s momentum in the death overs.CSK Batting:
Ruturaj Gaikwad: 66 (45)
Shivam Dube: 35 (20)
MS Dhoni: 21 (9)* – with a vintage six to finish the game
“We’re peaking at the right time. The boys held their nerve, and Dhoni bhai did what he always does,” said Gaikwad in the post-match presentation.
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