IPL 2024
Netizens Marvel As Yash Dayal’s Final Over Heroics Secure RCB Playoff Berth against CSK
By CricShots - May 19, 2024 12:42 am
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In a stunning twist of fate, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continued their remarkable streak, clinching a playoff berth after an electrifying six-match winning spree. Led by Faf du Plessis, they dashed Chennai Super Kings’ hopes of defending their title, dominating a crucial IPL 2024 league encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 18.

Yash Dayal
Yash Dayal kept his calm in the final over of a crunch game

Spearheaded by an all-round batting spectacle, orchestrated by du Plessis and Virat Kohli, RCB amassed a formidable total of 218 and defended it with a 27-run victory margin. The match witnessed a dramatic turn of events, with RCB thwarting CSK’s bid to secure 201 runs, a target that would have secured the five-time champions a playoff spot.

MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja waged a valiant battle after CSK found themselves at 129 for 6 in 16 overs. The duo conjured a breathtaking 61-run partnership in just 26 balls for the 7th wicket, bringing the equation down to 17 runs in the final over. Yash Dayal shouldered the daunting task of delivering the last over and did so with nerve-wracking composure.

WATCH – Faf du Plessis’ Spectacular Flying Catch Dismisses Mitchell Santner

Amidst mounting tension, MS Dhoni smashed the first delivery of the final over for a towering six, igniting hopes of a miraculous CSK victory. However, Yash Dayal swiftly dismantled those hopes by dismissing Dhoni with the very next delivery, securing RCB’s triumphant passage to the playoffs.

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RCB’s astonishing turnaround saw them secure six consecutive victories, marking a spectacular late-season resurgence. After a dismal start of just one win in their initial eight matches, they scripted history by becoming the first team to qualify for the playoffs with 14 points in a season.

WATCH – Virat Kohli’s Spectacular Catch Sparks Jubilation

Earlier in the day, the dynamic duo of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis showcased their batting prowess, capitalizing on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s rare and timely toss win in their final league encounter. Despite looming rain threats, the toss commenced punctually, with a downpour occurring just before proceedings. However, the impeccable drainage system at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium ensured an uninterrupted start. While du Plessis initially struggled, Kohli’s aggressive onslaught in the powerplay set the tone.

In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Kohli unleashed a mammoth 98-meter six off Tushar Deshpande in the third over, shattering stadium records. Despite a rain interruption, RCB’s openers and the CSK fielders returned post the 40-minute break, with CSK deploying spin to exploit the increasingly spin-friendly conditions.

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