IPL 2022: RCB vs CSK Review – Bangalore crush Chennai’s hopes

Chennai Super Kings have joined Mumbai Indians as the second team in IPL 2022 to be knocked out of the race for the playoffs after their loss against RCB in Match 49 of IPL 2022. The MS Dhoni-led side had a competitive target to chase down and they did get off to a good start, with the opening pair of Devon Conway (56) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (28). However, wickets fell consistently in the middle overs and it turned the game in RCB’s favour.

Earlier, RCB were put first by CSK and they got off to a decent start with Faf du Plessis going after the bowling while Virat Kohli took his time initially. Maxwell was unfortunate to be dismissed by a runout and it was down to the pair of Mahipal Lomror and Dinesh Karthik to take the side to a good score. The duo finished off brilliantly to take the score to 173 in 20 overs.

Top Performers of the game

Mahipal Lomror

Mahipal Lomror managed to make use of his opportunity to the fullest as he played a crucial role for RCB while setting up the total. The left-hander played a 27-ball 42 run knock with two fours and three sixes and top score for the RCB franchise as well.

Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel was back at his best after some quiet outings in the last few games and he produced yet another quality performance towards the back end of the innings. The right-arm seamer finished with 3 for 27 in his brilliant spell and won the Player of the Match award.

What next for the two teams?

Royal Challengers Bangalore will next take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on May 8 while the Chennai Super Kings will be up against the Delhi Capitals at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on the same day.