In a captivating showdown on Saturday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their remarkable streak, securing the fourth and final playoff berth with a commanding 27-run victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings. Opting to bat first, RCB set a formidable target of 218 for five, showcasing their batting prowess. Despite a spirited effort from CSK, who managed 191 for 7 in their chase, RCB's disciplined bowling ensured their ninth playoff qualification in 15 seasons.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf du Plessis on Saturday dedicated his player-of-the-match award to pacer Yash Dayal, who kept his cool in the final over to seal a 27-run win over Chennai Super Kings in the battle for the final IPL play-off spot.
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