Royal Challengers Bengaluru have defeated Chennai Super Kings in the knockout match 68 of IPL 2024 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium to qualify for this season’s playoff. This is RCB’s sixth win in a row. Here’s how the evening unfolded for the cricket fans witnessing Southern Derby or IPL’s El Classico in Bengaluru on Saturday May 18, 2024:
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Virat Kohli completed 3,000 runs at Chinnaswamy. In IPL history, Chennai Super Kings have dominated against Royal Challengers Bangalore, winning 21 of 32 matches played, while RCB has won only 10 matches. (PTI Photo)
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in audience as he watched RCB vs CSK match. In Bengaluru, RCB and CSK have clashed 11 times, with RCB winning 5 matches and CSK winning 4. One match ended in a tie, and another was washed out. (PTI Photo)
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Chennai Super Kings need 219 runs to win and 201 runs to qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs. As of now, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have qualified for the next stage of the tournament. (PTI Photo)
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Ground staff is seen covering the pitch at Chinnaswamy. May 18th holds significance for the Challengers and Virat Kohli. RCB has never lost a T20 match on this date in the IPL, winning four, including a couple against CSK. (PTI Photo)
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Amid retirement speculations surrounding Dhoni, this could mark the final encounter between Kohli and Captain Thala. (PTI Photo)
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate after winning their IPL 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. (PTI)
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RCB’s Virat Kohli celebrates as his wife and actor Anushka Sharma looks on IPL match 68 in Bengaluru. (PTI Photos)
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Victory lap at Chinnaswamy Stadium as RCB players acknowledge their fans after qualifying for the playoffs. (PTI Photo)
