NEW DELHI: The followers on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium had been on the sting of their seats as Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged out Chennai Tremendous Kings in a nail-biting thriller that went right down to the ultimate ball. From the outset, the competition promised nerves and fireworks — and it delivered on all counts.
Half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell, adopted by Romario Shepherd’s explosive completion, powered RCB to a formidable whole. In response, 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre stole the highlight for CSK, forging a vital partnership with Ravindra Jadeja to take their facet inside touching distance of a shocking win. However ultimately, CSK fell simply two runs quick.

The ultimate over, bowled by Yash Dayal, was a theatre of nerves and drama. With CSK needing 15 off 6 and Dhoni and Jadeja on the crease, the strain was immense. Dayal conceded single off the primary two deliveries . On the third supply, he eliminated the legendary Dhoni, swinging the match again in RCB’s favour.

Then got here chaos — a waist-high no-ball that gave Dube a free hit and the left hander whacked the pacer for a most. With six wanted off three, Dube managed only a single. Jadeja took one other single to deliver the equation to 4 off only one ball.
4 had been wanted off the ultimate ball, Dayal bowled a low full-toss, Dube struck it to long-on, however RCB’s fielding held sturdy. Solely two runs had been scored.
Dayal’s calm below strain sealed a memorable win for RCB, lifting them to the highest of the factors desk amid wild celebrations.

Chasing a frightening 214, CSK had been powered by an excellent 114-run partnership between 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre and veteran Ravindra Jadeja. Mhatre, taking part in with maturity past his years, smashed 94 off 48 balls with 9 fours and 5 sixes, whereas Jadeja remained unbeaten on 77 off 45 (8x4s, 2x6s).
Nevertheless, their valiant effort couldn’t carry CSK over the road, as they completed on 211/5 in 20 overs.
RCB’s Lungi Ngidi turned the tide with key wickets, returning with spectacular figures of three/30, together with the essential breakthroughs of Mhatre and Sam Curran.

Earlier, RCB posted 213/5 after being put in to bat. Jacob Bethell (55 off 33) and Virat Kohli (62 off 33) gave the hosts a flying begin, including 97 runs for the primary wicket. Nevertheless it was Romario Shepherd who supplied the actual fireworks on the loss of life. Coming in late, the West Indian bludgeoned 53* off simply 14 balls — the quickest fifty of the season and joint second-fastest in IPL historical past — hammering 4 fours and 6 sixes in a shocking show.

For CSK, Matheesha Pathirana bowled with hearth and accuracy, choosing up 3/36 in his 4 overs.
With this thrilling win, RCB not solely bagged two essential factors but in addition moved to the highest of the factors desk. For CSK, it was a bitter tablet to swallow, as a outstanding chase fell simply quick in one of the crucial dramatic finishes of the season.