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IPL 2023: RCB's fight fails to overwhelm Dhoni's CSK in high-scoring contest
Bengaluru/IBNS: Despite a tough fight by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched an eight-run win in the 24th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Monday.
Chasing a mammoth target of 227, RCB lost early wickets but they counter-attacked with aggressive knocks by Faf du Plessis (62 off 33 balls) and Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36 balls).
The two batters stitched a 126-run partnership for the third wicket. But their dismissals in quick succession once again landed RCB on a spot of bother.
Dhoni's clinical captaincy and regular fall of RCB's wickets dented Faf-led team's hope for a win at home as the hosts ended at 218/8 in 20 overs despite late firing by wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik's 14-ball 28.
Earlier, Devon Conway's 83 off 45 balls and Shivam Dube's 52 off 27 balls helped CSK to post 226/6 in 20 overs.
With sixes fours and as many as sixes, Conway steered the yellow brigade to a mammoth total which, however, at one point seemed vulnerable in front of RCB batting.
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