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How Can RCB Reach Playoffs After Win Against Delhi Capitals: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, headed by Faf Du Plessis, defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs on Sunday to record their fifth straight win and maintain their hopes of making the IPL 2024 playoffs.

With the win, RCB currently has 12 points from 13 games; the outcome of both clubs’ league final match versus the Chennai Super Kings will be determined.

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If RCB can defeat CSK, they will get 14 points, which would put them in a strong position to finish in the Top 4.

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Rajasthan Royals were earlier defeated by CSK; hence, RCB would need to win by a large margin to have a higher Net Run Rate (NRR).

In order for RCB to advance, the Lucknow Super Giants, who are also competing for a postseason spot, must lose one of their last two games. DC and Gujarat Titans can both get 14 points, but it doesn’t appear likely that they will be able to advance to the next round given their underwhelming NRRs.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowled and fielded brilliantly to beat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs.

But Yash Dayal (3/20) and Cameron Green (1/19) were brilliant with their lengths as none of the Delhi batters save stand-in skipper Axar Patel (57 off 39 balls) made a mark.

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“Dropped catches hurt us. Could’ve restricted them to 150. When you lose four wickets in powerplay, you’re always chasing the game. 160-170 would’ve been a par score. Pitch was two-paced. Some were skidding, some were holding. When your main players are run out and you lose four in powerplay, you’re chasing the game. Anything can happen, but haven’t thought that far ahead,” he said after the match.

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CSK Thala MS Dhoni Finally Reveals his IPL 2025

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CSK Thala MS Dhoni Finally Reveals His IPL 2025: Everybody wants to know about MS Dhoni; Will he grace the field as CSK in IPL 2025?

However, he indicated that the decision ultimately lies in the hands of the BCCI and what is the best interest of CSK.

The 43-year-old, who saw his club, the Men in Yellow, lose in the IPL 2024 group stage, said that his return to the field with CSK will be contingent upon the guidelines set forth by the IPL governing council and the highest cricket body before the 2025 IPL auction.

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“There is a lot of time for it. We have to see what decision they take on player retention etc. Right now, the ball is not in our court.

“So, once the rules and regulations get formalised, I will take a call, but needs to be in the best interest of the team,” Dhoni said when a fan quizzed him about his future during a promotional event in Hyderabad.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad will take over as captain of CSK after the renowned player decided to stand aside from his position ahead of the 2024 season. The skipper led CSK to five IPL victories.

All ten IPL franchise owners met with the BCCI on Wednesday in Mumbai to go over the procedures and rules for the next IPL auction.

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There is disagreement, though, among certain teams on player retention and when to hold a possible mega auction.

Following the IPL season last year, in which he guided CSK to the championship game. And defeated the Gujarat Titans captained by Hardik Pandya, MSD had knee surgery.

Dhoni left international cricket in 2020, and he currently only plays in the Indian Premier League.

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IPL 2024 Final: Kavya Maran Can’t Hold Back Tear After SRH’s Final Loss against KKR

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Kavya Maran Can’t Hold Back Tear After SRH’s Final Loss against KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders finally have won the final match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was the 3rd title for the KKR after 2012 and 2014.

With a phenomenal bowling attack from KKR, Andre Russel have took three wickets while Vaibhav Arora and Mitcell Starc took two wickets each.

SRH owner Kavya Maran could not control her tear as she waved towards the crowd, and the video of her reaction after the match has gone viral on social media.

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“Really happy, credit goes to Abhishek Nayar, all the credit in the world, the way he’s worked for the franchise. Some contributions go unnoticed, I want to make sure they don’t. He was the one who built this Indian core. We waited for 10 years, credit to the management and the coaching staff,” Venkatesh Iyer said after the match.

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This was KKR’s first IPL championship in ten years, and Gautam Gambhir served as their mentor. They have, incidentally, won the previous two titles with Gambhir at the helm.

“When GG bhai was appointed as the mentor I had messaged him and said I am very happy he’s coming back to KKR, but he said that he would be happy if we are on that podium lifting the trophy. Today is that day and I will never forget that message,” Nitish Rana said when asked about Gambhir’s impact.

Rinku Singh also echoed similar sentiments as the KKR players celebrated the victory.

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“Outstanding feeling right now. Dream has come true – I have been here for 7 years and we are so happy. Credit to GG sir. I will finally lift the IPL trophy. It was God’s plan,” he said.

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