In a dramatic IPL 2024 clash at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, emotions ran high as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a thrilling 27-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to qualify for the playoffs. tournament.
Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Ambati Rayudu was left heartbroken by the defending champions’ disappointing defeat as his IPL 2024 playoff dreams were shattered by RCB’s impressive performance with both bat and ball. ball at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. .
As RCB’s Yash Dayal bowled the last ball of the match, Rayudu looked shattered as he was seen covering his face with his hands during the commentator’s chat as the Bengaluru team handed CSK a crushing defeat in Bengaluru.
Heartbreak for CSK as RCB ends IPL 2024 journey
CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s inability to hit the ball not only ended the team’s playoff hopes in IPL 2024 but also helped RCB register a 27-run win at home. It was RCB’s sixth consecutive win in the tournament after losing seven matches in a row this season.
Meanwhile, after RCB qualified for the IPL 2024 playoffs, the streets of Bengaluru erupted with jubilation as fans celebrated the team’s remarkable comeback, which is undoubtedly one of the most memorable turnarounds in the history of the IPL.
The players were also elated and excited after their hard-fought victory and qualification for the next round of the ongoing IPL 2024. Amidst the jubilation, Ambati Rayudu could not hide his disappointment and attacked the Faf du Plessis-led RCB. team with a surprising statement.
His reaction showed how much pain CSK were in as their dreams of advancing to the IPL 2024 playoffs were shattered in the final moments of the match against RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Ambati Rayudu said on Star Sports: “RCB should win the IPL. We saw what the reaction was on the streets of Bengaluru. In fact, CSK should give one of their trophies to RCB so that they can display it.”
Hearing Rayudu’s words, former India and RCB pacer Varun Aaron couldn’t help but criticize the former CSK batsman for his statement on the outcome of the IPL 2024 clash. Aaron, replying to Rayudu, speaking on the same discussion , said he is not able to digest that RCB eliminated CSK from IPL 2024 with a thrilling victory.
Varun Aaron said on Star Sports: “He is just not able to digest the fact that RCB eliminated CSK.” Notably, RCB and CSK have 14 points from 14 games but a better net run rate took the Bengaluru team to the IPL 2024 playoffs.
After the match, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad stated: “To sum up the season, I am quite happy with seven games out of 14. Injuries and Conway’s absence made a big difference. Challenges from the first game. Pathirana got injured and we also miss Fizz. When you have injuries it is difficult to balance the squad. “I couldn’t get over the line, but these things can happen.”
