18th May 2024 – Will CSK Defend its Legacy, or will it be RCB into the Playoff of IPL 2024?
Fan favorites Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will challenge the guest team CSK at M. Chinnaswamy stadium for the last match of both teams in IPL 2024 on 18th May 2024. The match all the fans have been waiting for is RCB vs CSK, the two teams with the most fan following, one for Virat Kohli and one for the former captain of Indian cricket team MS Dhoni.
This match is crucial for both teams, as the winning team qualifies for the playoffs. The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), being in 3rd place with 14 points on the points table, have one match spare to turn it into 16 points where the prediction shows they can reach 2nd position. On the other side, RCB, being in 6th position with 12 points on the points table, have a neck-wrecking position as they can qualify if they win the match.
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A bit of help from the GOAT will surely pump up our Mahi ahead of the all important #CSK clash. 👌
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RCB has no trophies in their gallery and is searching for one in IPL 2024, with the key player Virat Kohli being the backbone of the team as they reached finals in 2016, while Virat was the orange cap holder, yet the team could not get their hands on the trophy. Here, CSK has won 5 trophies, including the one they won last year, and they are moving boldly towards the 6th title with their key player, MS Dhoni, being the man behind the masterplans.
With recent incidents and the matches, RCB has won five games straight to reach the place they are now, and this year, with Virat being the orange cap holder with 661 runs and holding great form on the pitch, they are looking forward to their place in playoffs.
The only question that arises now is, “Is it going to be the last match for CSK if RCB is going to show a comeback with their new strategies?” During the tournament, CSK has maintained a subtle place and has won numerous matches. At the same time, RCB has struggled at the beginning with seven consecutive losses, yet they have achieved the winning streak to open the space for them to qualify. The match will be at the home ground of the RCB, and they have the crowd support. However, CSK have a balanced team, which will give proper competition for this neck-wrecking match.
Rest on 18th May, the fate of these two teams will be decided as to whether it will be the defending champions or the RCB searching for their first IPL title.
The legacy goes on! 🔥
The outcome from RCB is expected after these many losses but CSK’s losses are so disappointing. Fingers crossed for CSK!
Here’s RCB with an excellent comeback, 6 win streak and the legacy if king continues