RCB vs CSK: “I Am Always Involved In…”- MS Dhoni on How He Keeps the Team Motivated in Pressure Situations

RCB vs CSK: The 2023 Indian Premier League is becoming more thrilling with every passing game. Last night, it was the four-time champion Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in another nail-biting contest. It took place on April 17 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, with both teams going well past the 200-run mark. After winning the toss, RCB chose to bowl first and MS Dhoni and his men posted a huge total of 226/6 in 20 overs.

Devon Conway and Shivam Dube were the stars with the bat, and both left-handers scored a half-century each. After losing Ruturaj Gaikwad (3) early, Conway and Ajinkya Rahane (37) added a 74-run second-wicket partnership. Then, Dube joined in, and CSK had an 80-run stand for the third wicket off just 43 balls. Conway made 83 off 45, with six maximums and six fours, while Dube scored a 27-ball 52, including five sixes and two fours. CSK made the second-biggest total of the ongoing tournament.

RCB vs CSK: “It is a difficult one for the youngsters”- MS Dhoni

Chasing the score, RCB had a horrible start and lost two wickets for just 16 runs. Virat Kohli (6) and Mahipal Lomror (0) got out cheaply. But then, Glenn Maxwell and skipper Faf du Plessis took the game away from the four-time champion. Both batters scored fifty and added 126 runs from 61 balls. It looked like the RCB would chase down the score easily.

But then, CSK bowlers provided some important breakthroughs and pulled Chennai back in the game. MS Dhoni also lauded the young bowlers after the game and said that it is very difficult to perform in such a pressured environment. He said, 

In the chase, RCB reached 218/8 and lost the game by a margin of 8 runs. Maxwell looked brilliant for his 76 off 36, while Du Plessis scored a 33-ball 62. Tushar Deshpande took three wickets, and Matheesha Pathirana picked up two wickets in the game. With this win, CSK moved into third place with six wickets.