CSK vs RCB Highlights IPL 2020: Royal Challengers Bangalore Defeat Chennai Super Kings by 37 Runs

RCB Win By 37 Runs! What an emphatic performance it has been from Virat Kohli and Co. After piling up 169 runs in the first innings, RCB bowled brilliantly as CSK were restricted to 132/8. This is Chennai's fifth loss in the tournament and they aren't likely to qualify for the playoffs this time. 2020 is certainly showing unusual things. Speaking of unusual events, RCB have won four of their six games and are on the right path to lift their maiden title. Meanwhile, that's it from today's coverage! Hope you enjoyed our updates. We'll be back with with Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals tommorow. Till then, Good Bye and Good Night!!

OUT! MS Dhoni perishes and so does CSK's hopes of winning this contest. Having already collected a six, the skipper went for another big six off Yuzvendra Chahal but failed to get the elevation and Gurkeerat Singh Mann takes a good catch at boundary ropes. Chennai are four down now. Dhoni c Gurkeerat Singh b Chahal 10(6)

OUT! Just what the doctor didn't order for Chennai Super Kings. N Jagadeesan played some delightful shots on debut but his innings came to a rather unfortunate end. After guiding the ball to mid-off, the youngster went for a single but looked rather complacent while running. Chris Morris went on to execute a direct hit and brought curtains to Jagadeesan's knock. RCB in total command now. N Jagadeesan run out (Chris Morris) 33(28)

This has been CSK's story so far in the tournament. Chasing a challenging total, they lost early wickets and the momentum too. At halfway mark, they are scoring less than five runs per over. Ambati Rayudu isn't in great touch while debutant N Jagadeesan is playing cautiously. They duo need to change their approach before its too late.

OUT! Washington Sundar strikes again as Shane Watson's stumps are destroyed. Second one for the talented off-spinner as RCB are totally in command now. It was a straighter delivery which Watson failed to sweep and the ball smashes the timber. Watson b Washington Sundar 14(18)

OUT! This was on the cards. Faf du Plessis was getting impatient and was desperate to get a boundary under his belt. He tries to smash Washington Sundar out of the park but didn't get the elevation and Chris Morris takes a good catch. First one down for CSK. Du Plessis c Chris Morris b Washington Sundar 8(10)

Chennai Super Kings have made s steady start to their innings as Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson and looking to set their feet in the wicket. Also, Navdeep Saini and Chris Morris have bowled brilliantly with the new ball, keeping the scoring rate down. However, the CSK duo might look to up the ante in the remaining powerplay overs.

The players are back in the middle as the chase gets underway. Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson are the two openers for Chennai Super Kings while RCB debutant Chris Morris will start the proceedings with the ball.

74 runs in the last five overs! What a sensational comeback it has been from RCB and its the skipper Virat Kohli who was at his prime. He smashed fours and sixes all over the park as his unbeaten knock of 90 guided RCB to 169/4. Not to forget the valuable contribution of Shivam Dube who scored 22 runs off 14 balls. So, it's again a 160 plus total. Will CSK chase it down or will slump again. We'll find out in the next part of the game.

The promotion of Washington Sundar didn't work much for RCB as the southpaw departed after scoring just 10 runs. Virat Kohli, however, hasn't put his guards down and the skipper has to step on the gas to guide his side to challenging total. Meanwhile, Shivam Dube is the new batsman at the crease.

OUT! What in the world are we witnessing! AB de Villiers departs for a two-ball duck as RCB are totally in command at the moment. It was a again a cross-seamer delivery which the Proteas maverick tried to drive. However, the ball took an edge and MS Dhoni completed a safe catch. De Villiers c Dhoni b Thakur 0(2)

OUT! Devdutt Padikkal departs while trying to up the ante. Seeing the scoring rate just over six at the halfway mark, the southpaw went for a big shot but didn't get the elevation and guess who was under the ball? Faf du Plessis! He doesn't known how to drop catches. Shardul Thakur gets his first wicket of the night. Devdutt Padikkal c du Plessis b Thakur 33(34)

The powerplay overs are done and dusted with Chennai Super Kings having the command at the moment. Deepak Chahar delivered an inspire opening spell where he also dismissed Aaron Finch. Nevertheless, DevduttPadikkal joined skipper Virat Kohli and the duo are in the middle of repair work. After six overs, RCB are 36/1.

OUT! Deepak Chahar draws the first blood as the dangerous Aaron Finch departs without troubling the scorers. The Aussie dasher's woes against inswingers continues. The full-length delivery shaped back in late as Finch's defenses was pierced in two halves. Chahar is ecstatic. Ideal start for CSK. Finch b Chahar 2(9)

The players are out in the middle as the contest gets underway. Aaron Finch and Devdutt Padikkal are the two openers from Royal Challengers Bangalore while Deepak Chahar will start the proceedings with the ball.

Chennai Super Kings Playing XI: Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), N Jagadeesan, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma

Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, Virat Kohli(c), AB de Villiers(w), Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Washington Sundar, Isuru Udana, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal

Toss: The news from the center is that Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has won the toss and has elected to bat at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chris Morris finally makes his much-awaited debut for RCB as he places Moeen Ali. Gurkeerat Singh Mann is the other change in RCB line-up. For Chennai Super Kings, N Jagadeesan replaces out-of-form Kedar Jadhav.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match in Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Its the clash of the titans as Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni are going head to head. Unlike previous seasons, RCB have made a commendable start to their campaign and are on the right path to lift their maiden title. On the other hand, the Yellow Army will be raring to get a victory under their belt. Meanwhile, stay tuned as toss is coming up your way...