New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kept Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at bay as MS Dhoni-led side emerged victorious in the epic chase of 227. Faf du Plessis side fell just 8-run short at the Chinnaswamy Stadium to pulled out the far-reaching target.

.@ChennaiIPL come out on top in the mid-table clash as they beat #RCB by 8 runs in highly entertaining and run-filled #TATAIPL match. 👏 👏

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Du Plessis-Maxwell 126-run partnership

RCB’s Captain Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell’s iconic third wicket stand put the total well within grasp for the hosts. The pair trashed the ball to all parts of the ground before Maxwell finally fell on 76 off 36 balls.

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The stand between him and Du Plessis stitched a whopping 126 runs in just 61 balls. Du Plessis eventually fell for 62 off 33 but RCB kept going. Dinesh Karthik came into the party and smacked 28 off 14 balls. It was after his wicket that CSK started getting a clear sight at victory.

Last over drama

In the end, they needed to defend 19 runs in the last over and they ended up winning by eight runs, with RCB making 218/8 and still losing the T20 match.

Conway, Dube’s show

Earlier, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) posted 226/6 on board against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) courtesy of Devon Conway (83) and Shivam Dube (52) as CSK posted their highest ever total at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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