IPL 2023: RCB looked to be on track after being given a challenging target of 227, but then Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36 balls) and captain Faf du Plessis (62 off 33 balls) both departed in quick succession.
In Monday’s Indian Premier League match, Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs. After being given a daunting mark of 227, RCB appeared to be on track until the early exits of Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36 balls) and captain Faf du Plessis (62 off 33 balls). The third-wicket partnership of 126 runs gave RCB fans reason to be optimistic. After being put into bat first, CSK scored 226 for six. The opening pair of Ajinkya Rahane (37 off 20 balls) and Devon Conway (83 off 45) put on 74 runs for the second wicket.
Later, Conway put up 80 runs with Shivam Dube for the third wicket. Dube hit five sixes and two fours on his way to a 52-run knock-off with only 27 balls.
