Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs to qualify for the playoffs in the Indian Premier League 2024. With 7 wins from 14 matches, the Faf du Plessis-led franchise went past CSK to become the fourth team to make it to the next round.
Virat played a handy knock of 47 runs 29 balls, packed with 4 sixes and 3 fours. He was also spot on with his fielding. The veteran looked calm and refused to say much after the contest.
“It was God’s plan and we were honest with we did on the field. I don’t want to say more and let’s focus on the next game,” Virat Kohli said in a video uploaded by the franchise.
The clip also shows wild celebrations, with Dinesh Karthik leading the charge. Glenn Maxwell also spoke about the team’s planning after winning just one game in a month.
RCB scored 218/5 and needed to restrict CSK on a score of 200 to qualify for the next round. Despite Rachin Ravindra and Ravindra Jadeja’s superb batting display, the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team managed 191/7 in 20 overs.
