Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) did the unthinkable, securing their sixth win on the trot to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs. RCB's match against Chennai was a virtual knockout contest, with the winner of the contest (by a certain margin) through to the next round. It was RCB who rode on emphatic performances from skipper , , and to book their spot in the next round while CSK missed out on the playoffs in 's first season as the skipper.
Seeing the Bengaluru franchise confirm its top 4 spot in epic fashion, RCB fans thronged the streets back home and blocked roads as they celebrated their team's heroic victory. RCB fans blocked the road in Bengaluru to celebrate the Playoffs entry. This was at 1:30 am tonight.
.. This is what makes it all the more special.
We have the best fans in the world and we're so proud of it. The celebrations on the streets of Bengaluru have been lovely! It was the sixth straight win for RCB, who first posted a solid 218 for five after being invited to bat and then restricted CSK to 191 for 7 to make it to the play-offs for the ninth time in 15 seasons. RCB survived a scare as (42 not out) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (25) had conjured up hopes of a turnaround after 's 61 but held his nerves in the final over to take the hosts home.
Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have already qualified for the play-offs. While it was ecstasy for RCB, the legion of fans of Dhoni sank into despair as it could potenti.