IPL 2024, RCB Vs CSK Match Highlights: Yash Dayal's Final-Over Heroics Shatter Chennai's Playoffs Dream

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Adios, Good night!

Well that's all from our side as we conclude our live blog for the much-anticipated RCB vs CSK clash. 

Congratulations to all RCB fans for a magnificent victory. Stay tuned, we will be back with another live blog very soon. Till then, take care!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Player of the match - Faf du Plessis

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis gets the player of the match for his clinical fifty and sensational catches!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Match summary

The game began on a positive note for RCB as they got off to a steady start. 

After Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis departed, the middle order contributed significantly, powering them to a whopping 218-run total. 

In response, Chennai Super Kings kept losing wickets at regular intervals amid Rachin Ravindra's fighting fifty. 

Although Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni played some scintillating shots, it was not enough as they missed out on a playoff spot by nine runs. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Jadeja misses two in two, RCB qualify!!!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: 6 and out!! MSD is a goner

In MSD's zone but he fails to connect it this time! An easy catch near the square leg fence brings an end to Dhoni's cameo. CSK need 11 off 4, it has become a nail-biter!!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: 4, 4, 6 - Lockie goes expensive!!

After Jadeja flicks one to the fine leg fence, MS Dhoni powerfully hits the fourth ball through the off side for a boundary. 

Oh dear, what a poor over it is turning out for RCB! Lockie concedes a six off the final ball as CSK need 17 runs in six balls to make it into the playoffs. 

It's pretty much possible. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Jadeja taking it away from RCB!!

After smashing a six off Siraj's first ball, Ravindra Jadeja hits another boundary on the fourth ball to bring CSK back into the game. 

Reminder: CSK now need 35 runs off the final 12 deliveries to make it through!!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Jadeja smacks Dayal, what a start for CSK!

Right after the strategic timeout, CSK gets a fine start to the 17th over, with Ravindra Jadeja smashing Yash Dayal for a six! 

Now they need 57 off 23 to make it into the playoffs. Not impossible by any means when you have MS Dhoni at one end. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: No party for Santner, Thala enters!!

An extraordinary flying grab from Faf du Plessis brings an end to Mitchell Santner's brief stay as the Kiwi all-rounder departs for three runs. With 90 needed off 30, in comes CSK's biggest hope, MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: CSK falling like a pack of cards!!

Soon after Rachin Ravindra's disastrous runout, Chennai loses another Super King as Cameron Green gets the prized scalp of Shivam Dube! 

Huge breakthrough, the Aussie cricketer is showcasing his bowling mettle after playing a fabulous cameo with the bat. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Horrible mix-up ends Ravindra's stay

What a horrible way to get out from Rachin Ravindra!! He was looking set in the middle. 

He just hammered his New Zealand teammate for some scintillating boundaries, but now he gets run out, thanks to a mix-up with Shivam Dube. 

Much-needed breakthrough for RCB. They are on top!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Shivam Dube dropped, Miya Siraj the culprit

In the airrrrr and DROPPED!! A huge moment in the context of the game as Mohammed Siraj drops Shivam Dube. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: 4, 6, 6 - Ravindra schools Lockie

Just when it seemed like RCB were all over CSK, Ferguson bowls a no ball and concedes a boundary. 

It's a waist-high full toss as the umpire signals for a free hit. Wait, Ravindra smokes the free hit for a magnificent six!! 

He follows it up with another maximum!! What a terrific over so far for CSK. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Ferguson strikes instantly, Rahane departs

In the airrr and taken!! Lockie Ferguson comes and strikes on his very first delivery. 

A slow ball miscued in the air by Ajinkya Rahane as Faf du Plessis takes a superb catch under the lights. 

In-form batter Shivam Dube arrives at the crease. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Swapnil keeps things tight

Coming to bowl his second over, Swapnil Singh manages to squeeze CSK's run rate, conceding only seven runs. 

With the required rate breaching the 12-run mark, it's high time the duo starts to accelerate. 

Karn Sharma is brought in straight after the break. Btw, Kohli was giving the RCB boys a small pep-talk. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: IYKYK

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Bengaluru need wickets!

Just six singles off Swapnil's first over. A tidy over from the left-arm spinner, but RCB needs wickets at the moment. Time out taken. Can a small break change the momentum or another heartbreak is loading for the Red Army?

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Attack is on!!!

Dayal is brought back to bowl the final over of the powerplay, but he is leaking runs at the moment. 15 runs off the 6th overs as Rahane smashes two boundaries coupled with Ravindra's four off the first ball. CSK need 161 runs to win, RCB need to restrict them below 200. 

Yash Dayal replaces Siraj in the attack.

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Rahane, Ravindra stitch it through

A couple of fours and a three off Siraj's second over. The new man-in, Rahane, and Ravindra are stitching the partnership through after two quick wickets. Although Maxwell ties things up in his second. Just 4 off Maxwell's over. 176 needed off 90 balls. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Big Show's extravaganza

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Another dent to Chennai's chase

Kohli takes a blinder and boy he is pumped! Daryl Mitchell is a goner. He looks to clear the mid off region driving with the open face of the bat but fails to get the middle of the stick. Kohli, placed at mid-off, takes a brilliant catch before he unveils his raw emotions.

Decent start from Mohammed Siraj. Just 7 runs off it. Change in bowling. Yash Dayal comes into the attack replacing Maxwell. 

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Neither of them are letting it go

A huge wicket and a couple of boundaries. Both teams are throwing punches at each other. 12 runs and a wicket off the first over. 

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: WHAT A START!

Ruturaj Gaikwad falls for a duck on the very first ball. The ploy of opening the innings with Glenn Maxwell has worked like a charm. Was a nothing ball that could have been put anywhere but the CSK skipper chose to deposist it straight to Dayal at short fine leg.

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: The Chase is on!!

Glenn Maxwell to bowl the first over, Ruturaj and Rvaindra to open!

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Qualification scenario- 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru need to restrict Chennai Super Kings to 200 or less to qualify for the playoffs.

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: CSK needs 219 to win!

A solid opening partnership of over 50 runs by Virat Kohli and Faf Du Plessis, helped RCB have a strong start at home. After Kohli's wicket, Faf held his nerves for a little while however, a controversial run-out sent him packing then the reigns fell on Rajat Patidar and Cameron Greens to build a partnership. 

And they indeed did, they helped boost the total to 187 until Patidar fell after which Dinesh Karthik and Glenn Maxwell's cameos along with Cameron Green's 38 off 17 balls helped RCB put up a total of 218 on the board

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: 4 OFF 16! That's Maxwell for you!

Safe hands! MS Dhoni taking a simple catch running to his left. One more ball to go in the first innings. Another one falls trying to clear the fence! But it has been a superb cameo from the Australian! 

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Karthik Goes, Maxwell Arrives! 💪🏻

A quick-fire 14 off six, with a strike rate of 233.33. A Good cameo from Karthik! In comes Glenn Maxwell! And what an entry, a cracking start that too with a boundary over MS Dhoni.

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: MAN DOWN, I REPEAT, MAN DOWN!

The slower one from Shardul does the trick fetching him a wicket in this expensive spell. Rajat Patidar attempted to hit a big one and almost succeeded, but looks like Daryl Mitchell had different plans. A similar juggling catch like that of that Virat Kohli and he manages to seal the catch yet again and this time Patidar has to walk back. Patidar falls for 41 off 23. But take a look at his stunning six here, before his dismissal:

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Cam Green's A Beast! 😱

What a six! That's a humongous six, he sent it straight to the crowd! Cam Green, you beauty! 🫡 Oh wait, there's more, back to back six, another big one! 

This time, into the pitch from Thakur but Green is sending it into the night sky! 

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Patidar gets hit on the helmet!

Patidar is early on the swivel pull and misses to get hit on the helmet. Extra bounce also adds to the bowler's advantage. Rajat Patidar has been hit on the helmet. The RCB physio is in the middle, checking Patidar and a mandatory concussion test is being done as per protocols. He looks alright! The game continues!

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Time for strategic timeout!

RCB on the charge, but they need a big total to have a chance against this CSK side. Still 4 overs to go, expect some fireworks, expect some big hits! Can RCB reach 200?

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Is Patidar a goner?

CSK take review for lbw as Patidar shuffles across and misses the ball which cops a blow on the front leg. Since Patidar has shuffled so much, it looks as if the impact is outside the off. MSD wasn't too keen on taking the review.

And yes, there was a reason MS Dhoni wasn't interested. The impact was way outside the off-stump. CSK waste a review.

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Ideal score for RCB?

Almost 6 overs to go, two power-packed batters in, and more to follow. RCB need to win the match by 18 runs to qualify, and as a result, should look at 200 from here on. That's a bare minimum.

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Patidar-Green Attack Simarjeet!

Back to back fours for the No.3 batter, he has been of immense help this entire season for RCB, hope he scores a big one today too. And now, Cameron Green also joins the party! 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Another controversial run-out?

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Did Faf make it?

Did Santner get a hand to the ball? The TV umpire has been summoned. And as the replays show, he did get a hand to it. Now onto see whether the bat is grounded beyond the line. It seems as if the bat is in the air! And OUT! 

RCB lose a good set batter, Faf du Plessis has to walk back after scoring 54 runs. He looked in sublime form today. He looks in disagreement with the umpire and is extremely angry!

RCB is at 114/2, Cameron Green is brought into the attack!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: FIFTY FOR SKIPPER FAF!

Faf looked a little rusty after the rain however, he has pulled out some big ones and with that the skipper reaches his half century. What a player! 50 in a crucial decider. All RCB fans must be thrilled. Spectacular innings!

37th IPL fifty for Faf du Plessis. The skipper is leading from the front in the do-or-die contest. RCB have reached 100 in the 12th over.

RCB vs CSK Live Score: FOUR,SIX,SIX! Faf Bashes Jadeja! 🫡

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Oh no, Kohli! SIX AND GONE! 😱

King Kohli hit a humongous six off Mitchell Santner on the previous ball, however, as he attempts to hit a big one on the next ball, Daryl Mitchell stationed at the long-on juggled a bit however, made the catch.  

TV umpire has been summoned to confirm the cleanness. Clean effort from Daryl Mitchell at the rope. Kohli looks to go big against the spin but perishes. He walks off after scoring 47 crucial runs.

Rajat Patidar walks in next! 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Milestone alert!

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9000 T20 Runs in India for Virat Kohli. King for a reason! 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Maximummmm Power! 6️⃣

SIX!!!! Virat Kohli goes big and is pumped up! Ravindra Jadeja is stunned! 

Mitchell Santner to bowl the next over, RCB at 70/0 after 9 overs.

RCB vs CSK Live Score: What are they discussing here? 🤔

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Was that a run-out?? 

The umpire sends it upstairs and as the replays show that Faf made it inside the crease well in time, and NOT OUT is displayed.

RCB at 52/0 after 7 overs.

RCB vs CSK Live Score: FOURRRR!!!! 4️⃣

Ruturaj Gaikwad decides to bring Ravindra Jadeja in and Kohli welcomes him with love and a boundary!! He cuts it and gets a thick outer edge of the bat, the ball flies over backward point for a boundary. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: RAIN- A Boon or a bane?

The ball is suddenly turning and gripping after the break. Both Faf and Kohli are struggling to time the ball. The momentum shift is being felt post rain.

RCB vs CSK Live Score: IS THAT A WICKET?

MS Dhoni was lightning fast with that stumping, is Faf gone? The decision is sent upstairs and the replays show that his leg was indeed inside the crease,  and he survives it! He comes out alive!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: And the match restarts!

RCB at 31/0, Theekshana comes in to the attack! 

A good decision by CSK to bring in a spinner. He restricts RCB from hitting big ones, just a couple of runs from his over.

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Match to restart at 8:25 PM IST!

Bingo! More movement on the field, with the ground staff taking off the covers in a jiffy. The hessian from the pitch is also off. Stumps have been erected in no time.

No overs are lost! 8:25 PM IST Restart!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Covers are off, match to begin soon!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Rain has stopped, Kohli-Faf enter!

Rain has eased off. The super sopper is doing its trick. The reserve umpire is having a word with the groundstaff. This stadium is known for its superior drainage facilities. Kohli and Faf are heading down from the dressing room. Faf has a word outside the dugout with Andy Flower.

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Rain has stopped! ☔️

Good news for everyone, the rain has stopped , the ground staff is on their toes.

There is some activity on the ground, with the ground staff slowly peeling off the covers. Good news if you are supporting the home team!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Weather Update!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: The Covers Are On!

7:43 PM IST: The drizzle has got heavier and the covers are coming on! Dear me! Theekshana was about to deliver his first ball but it's a proper downpour now. Umpires are forced to take the players off the field. Ground staff run in with big covers.

Not what we hoped for, WHY GOD!!!! 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Is that a bird, no it's KING!! 😍

There she goes! Sailing through the air, straight to the stands, it's a big big one!

Deshpande and Dhoni are stunned! 2 Maximums! Virat Kohli is taking Tushar Deshpande down. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: KOHLI-FAF GO BIG! 4️⃣

First boundary of the game and it comes off the bat of King Kohli. Santner rans to his left from sweeper cover but fail to make it near the ball.

And Faf du Plessis joins the party with a four and a maximum!! STUNNNINGGGG!!😍

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Kohli-Faf begin! 💪🏻

A very good first over from Deshpande restricts the two from hitting any big ones. But there is a little drizzle at the moment, but nothing to worry hopefully!

Shardul Thakur to come in now!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: The stage is set! 🤩

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis are ready as they stride towards the pitch. Tushar Deshpande will bowl the first over! It's getting real! The battle is on! Let's go!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: No.7 vs No.18 Tonight!

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RCB vs CSK Live Score: The craze is insane! Watch the toss here:

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings Playing XI : Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Ajinkya Rahane, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Simarjeet Singh

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI : Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Yash Dayal, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Team Changes

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Glenn Maxwell replaces Will Jacks

Chennai Super Kings: Mitchell Santner replaces Moeen Ali.

RCB vs CSK Live Score: CSK win the toss and opt to bowl

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings Captain after winning the toss): "We will bowl first. The wicket looks good, no dew around but overcast conditions. We want to make sure of the first 2-3 overs. Small ground so chasing here will be comfortable."

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Pitch Report

"We are here for the blockbuster in the Garden City. This will be a cracker. We are in the middle of the pitch. To my right is 60m and to my left is also 60m. Downtown is 70m. Smaller pocket is under 60m. Deep Dasgupta is here and he is our pitch guru."

"The pitch has no grass and it might be dry. The looks of it is mosaic and is broken. But it's rock hard. No moisture content as such. Runs will be on offer but the batters will have to apply themselves. We have to look at upstairs and hope it does not rain. I have been here since yesterday and we have had only drizzles so far."

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Qualification Scenario

• RCB need to beat CSK by 18 or more runs or win the game with 11 balls to spare. 
• CSK just need to beat RCB by any margin, and they will be through to the playoffs. 

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Thala and Co. are here!

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Finger's crossed! 🤞🏻

The toss is about to begin in almost 20 minutes from now, while it isn't raining and the covers have been removed. We can all be hopeful that the toss would not be delayed.

RCB vs CSK Live Score: The Red Army is here

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Full Support, Bengaluru 💪💪

RCB vs CSK Live Score: Latest weather update

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Weather Update from Chinnaswamy

18:05 IST & Local Time | The ground staff is taking off the covers now. We are less than an hour away from the toss.

17:56 IST & Local Time | The covers are coming on now. It looks precautionary because it is not raining at the moment. The rain is in forecast and ground staff is preparing for a possible downpour. 

17:45 IST & Local Time | There is some good news coming in from Bengaluru as currently, there is no rain around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The groundsmen are clearing the covers. Let's hope we get a full 40-over game.

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known to be a batter's paradise. It usually offers a belter of a surface and with short boundaries, the pitches are flat, making it a nightmare for bowlers. 

The pitch is slightly tricky to bat first as the ball tends to hold onto the surface. In the second half of the match, batting becomes easy as witnessed in the last few games at this venue. 

At this track, fast bowlers might get some help at the start of the innings with the new ball. The match between RCB and CSK is likely expected to be a high-scoring fixture, and the toss-winning captain is likely to choose fielding. 

Given the flat nature of the pitch and the close boundaries, chasing becomes a preferred strategy in this scenario.

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Team Previews

Chennai Super Kings: CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, have never found any rhythm throughout the IPL 2024. Even though they emerged victorious on seven out of 13 occasions, there are plenty of areas, plagued with injuries, that have made their lives miserable. Still, a win in this fixture will guarantee their position in the playoffs.

In fact, if things go in their favour in other fixtures, they can even finish among the top two sides. However, similar to RCB, they won't have the services of Moeen Ali, who has returned to England for the same reason.

Who will come up in Moeen's place? Probably Mitchell Santner. The Kiwi all-rounder has had one bad game, and mind you, he can be very handy with the bat as well. The others, unless Deepak Chahar makes a miracle to return, will, in all likelihood, keep their places.

RCB Vs CSK Live Score: Team Previews

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: IPL 2024 turned out to be an absolute cinematic masterpiece for RCB, who suffered six defeats on the trot and were on the verge of becoming the first team to be eliminated from the competition. However, then the script turned upside down, with Virat Kohli shining like a star to power them to five wins on the bounce.

Now, the situation is clear, and RCB have their fate in their own hands to qualify for the next round. However, they won't have their emerging sensation, Will Jacks, to complete a dramatic turnaround. Jacks has returned to England, alongside many IPL stars, to prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup 2024.

In Jacks' absence, RCB's primary replacement should be Glenn Maxwell, who has been in torturous form in the IPL 2024, resulting in him being dropped not once but twice. The others, given the collective performance they have been putting on, are expected to retain their places unless there is any major injury threat.

A game bigger than IPL itself, it's RCB vs CSK! It's the legendary MS Dhoni playing with King Virat Kohli... will this be the one last dance? 

Hello and welcome to OneCricket's live blog for the day! This is your host Muskaan Bhatt and I'm delighted to take you through this evening. It's going to be full of thrill but let's just hope its not full of rain.