With RCB in seventh place with six wins, seven losses and 12 points and CSK in fourth place with seven wins, six losses and 14 points, this match is a knockout match that will decide which team gets to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the
Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and decided to field against Faf du Plessis' Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.
Chennai Super Kings are fourth on the points table with 14 points from 13 matches while Royal Challengers Bengaluru are sixth with 12 points from as many games. CSK also have a better net run rate of 0.528 than RCB's 0.387.
CSK brought an end to a highly successful home leg, winning five out of their seven matches at the Chepauk Stadium. A fantastic spell from Simarjeet Singh and a fighting knock by Ruturaj Gaikwad were the highlights as the Yellow Army chased down 142 runs set by the Men in Pink.
After his side's five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowler Simarjeet Singh thanked the team management for his comeback.
After his side's five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said they were cruising after the powerplay in the second inning.
In a must-win clash for his side against Rajasthan Royals, Gaikwad scored an important 42* in 41 balls, with a four and two sixes, playing at a strike rate of 102.44.
Fine spells by Simarjeet Singh and Tushar Deshpande set the tone for CSK's domination, guiding them to a five-wicket win over RR at the home arena of Chepauk Stadium to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Fighting knock from skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and a three-wicket haul by Simarjeet Singh helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secure a five-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Chennai on Sunday.
With this win, CSK is at the third spot with seven wins and six losses, giving them 14 points. RR is at second spot, with eight wins and four losses, giving them 18 points.