Anticipation filled the air as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) took to the field at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Both teams were vying for the final playoff spot, and rain threatened to disrupt their plans. However, the battle commenced in earnest, with RCB captain Faf du Plessis opting to bowl first. Despite du Plessis’s early struggles, Virat Kohli emerged as a beacon of brilliance for RCB.
In the third over, Kohli unleashed a monstrous six against Tushar Deshpande. The ball sailed a remarkable 98 meters, reaching the top of the Chinnaswamy roof before landing inside the stands. The crowd erupted in thunderous applause, while du Plessis could only watch in amazement. The six sent shockwaves through the CSK camp, with MS Dhoni unable to conceal his astonishment.
Kohli’s onslaught continued as he followed up with another six off a shorter delivery. The over yielded 13 runs, boosting RCB’s score to an impressive 31 for no loss in just 18 deliveries. However, just as the momentum was building, rain swept across the stadium, forcing the players off the field.
Before the interruption, RCB made no changes to their lineup, while CSK brought in Mitchell Santner in place of Moeen Ali. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed his intent to capitalize on the initial movement in the pitch, while du Plessis acknowledged the disappointment of losing the toss but remained optimistic. The rain-enforced break brought the action to a standstill, leaving both teams and fans yearning for a resumption of play.
