MS Dhoni’s daughter Ziva was seen erupting in joy as the former Chennai Super Kings captain hit a stellar 110 m six during the crucial RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 game. However, Dhoni’s towering maximum went into vain as Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed a 27-run win to reach IPL 2024 playoffs.
MS Dhoni scores stunning 110m SIX in RCB vs CSK
Coming at 129/6 MS Dhoni added 25 crucial runs to chase. He delivered three boundaries and one spectacular maximum. In the first ball of the 19th over, Dhoni scored a towering six with his team needing 17 runs to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs.
Dhoni’s stellar shot to Yash Dayal’s delivery, coming off the top half of the bat went behind the wicket for a massive six. The knock left everyone overjoyed with his little daughter jumping off her seat. However, Dhoni was dismissed in the next ball itself.
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RCB vs CSK Recap- Royal Challengers Bengaluru qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs
RCB staged an incredible comeback to secure a TOP 4 finish and enter the IPL 2024 Playoffs. Their defence began with Glenn Maxwell dismissing CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad on the first ball of the innings. RCB posted 218/5, while CSK needed to score at least 201 runs to qualify. Although Rachin Ravindra and Ajinkya Rahane tried to revive CSK, RCB continued to chip away, edging closer to playoff qualification.
Gaikwad chose to bowl first in this virtual knockout match. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis scored 31 runs in three overs before rain interrupted play. RCB needed an 18-run victory to advance and eliminate CSK. After the rain, RCB pressed on, undeterred by losing wickets. Kohli and Du Plessis put up a 78-run partnership in 58 balls, followed by a 35-run stand in 20 balls. Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green then added a blazing 71-run partnership in just 28 balls, solidifying RCB’s playoff spot.
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