RCB vs CSK: Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni was unable to deliver a victorious finish in CSK’s final IPL 2024 game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. In a high-tension match, Dhoni, known for his finishing prowess, managed to score 25 runs off just 13 balls.
The dramatic dismissal occurred in the last over of CSK’s run chase. Dhoni, trying to keep CSK’s playoff hopes alive, smashed a colossal six out of the stadium towards fine leg off RCB bowler Yash Dayal. The crowd erupted in cheers, sensing a classic Dhoni finish.
However, the euphoria was short-lived. On the very next ball, Dhoni attempted to repeat the feat with a shot aimed for a maximum towards deep backward square leg. This time, he mistimed the slower delivery, and Swapnil Singh took an impressive, match-turning catch.
Dhoni’s dismissal marked a significant turning point, and CSK’s hopes crumbled shortly after. Despite the valiant efforts from their captain and other key players, CSK couldn’t chase down the target set by RCB, leading to a disappointing end to their IPL 2024 campaign.