As the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) arrived at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru days before the match against the hosts, RCB, the green-clad ‘Yellow Army’ for CSK displayed their undying support.
The stadium filled with people as the fans cheered for the team and sang the word “Dhoni, Dhoni” like a chant to indicate how much they cared for and appreciated the team. This has led to the fact that even the team bus passed by, and alongside the fans, everything else had stopped. Likewise, the fans cheered even the vehicle that carries the five-time champions.
Setting the Stage for a Do-or-Die
The brilliant welcome gave way to the change of course and the unprecedented ‘Southern Derby’ show. This will mark the end of the playing field and the decision about the fourth team to get into the playoffs. The sakes are high; the example of CSK is one of fairytale resurrections, and it confronts potentially unfavorable weather patterns.
The washout in Hyderabad on Thursday resulted in the confirmation of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals as the main contenders for the playoffs. While leaving another spot between RCB and CSK to be claimed. While defending champions CSK stands at 13 points and is leading the league with a net run-rate of 0, 528 experience small variations of strength.
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Especially their current good results at the venue, which have managed to lose to the venue just once in eight meetings. RCB, as against the latter, has garnered 12 points and a net run rate of 0.387.
The weather could play a spoiler
The prospect of rain escalates the thrill of this match, and the inconvenience of a washout will favor CSK to go ahead with their playoff spot. RCB needs to secure victory by having a margin of 15 runs or above, along with chasing the target inside 10–11 balls, to qualify.
RCB’s remarkable comeback
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For CSK, the presence of Mi Was not a factor in the indispensable figure of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He will strive to be the main lead, but time will tell just how big a role he will play being perpetually sidelined because of injuries. The IPL team will have the invaluable services of captain and leader Dhoni, who, strategically and otherwise, will play a major role as CSK looks to run in the playoffs.
Despite the pressure from this crucial encounter, it is not that difficult to wait and watch what would be the shape of the IPL playoffs in the case of a thrilling and electrifying contest between RCB and CSK.
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