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The IPL 2024 season opener will see Faf du Plessis leading RCB against CSK, with Ruturaj Gaikwad replacing MS Dhoni as CSK's captain. Dhoni and Kohli are set to make their comebacks, while the match is expected to be spin-friendly. CSK might play Shivam Dube as a batter alone, while RCB faces a decision on their fourth overseas player.
Chennai Super Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in a high-scoring IPL match. Devon Conway's 83 and Shivam Dube's 52 helped Super Kings post 226 for 6. Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell launched an audacious assault, taking Royal Challengers to 141 for 2 in 12 overs. However, late wickets and nifty variations from Sri Lankan pair Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana saved the day for Super Kings. Pathirana defended 18 off the final over with his slingy, on-pace yorkers and slower cutters.
Aman Khan's stunning one-handed diving catch dismissed Faf du Plessis during the IPL 2023 match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB skipper Faf was looking in tremendous touch as he dominated the bowlers in the first three overs. However, Aman pulled off a perfect dive towards his right to complete the catch and hand Delhi Capitals the much-needed breakthrough.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a sensational start to their IPL campaign with a comprehensive eight-wicket demolition of Mumbai Indians. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis dished out a chasing master-class with a 148-run opening partnership. After the win, the RCB players and support staff engaged in a funny dance, with Kohli and du Plessis leading the celebrations. Kohli scored an unbeaten 82 while du Plessis scored 73 as RCB chased down MI's total of 171 with ease.
Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League match. Mumbai Indians posted 171 for 7, with Tilak Varma scoring 84 not out off 46 balls. In response, Royal Challengers' openers Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli added 148 runs in 14.5 overs, with du Plessis hitting 73 off 43 balls and Kohli scoring an unbeaten 82 off 49 balls.