RCB defeated CSK by a 27-run margin to clinch the fourth spot in the IPL playoffs.

In an exciting match on Saturday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged victorious over defending champions Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs, securing the final spot in the play-offs of the Indian Premier League. This win was crucial for RCB, as Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad had already secured their spots in the playoffs.

RCB was sent in to bat first and put up an impressive total of 218 for 5 against CSK. Skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli set the tone for RCB with a partnership of 78 runs for the opening stand in just 9.4 overs. The match was briefly interrupted by a shower at the end of the third over, but it did not deter the players' determination to win.

Rajat Patidar, coming in at the No.3 spot, contributed 41 runs off 23 balls and partnered with Cameron Green to add 71 runs for the second wicket, maintaining the momentum for RCB. In the end, Dinesh Karthik and Glenn Maxwell played quick innings to boost RCB's total.

CSK needed to score 201 runs to secure a spot in the playoffs, even if they lost the match, due to their better run rate. However, they could only manage to score 191 for 7, falling short of their target. Rachin Ravindra top-scored for CSK with 61 runs off 37 balls, while Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane made valuable contributions of 42 not out and 33, respectively. In the last over, the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni played a cameo of 25 runs off 13 balls, in what could possibly be his last IPL match. But it was not enough to secure a win for CSK.

In the end, it was Yash Dayal's calm and composed performance in the last over that sealed the win for RCB. He finished with figures of 2/42, contributing to RCB's victory.

The final scores were Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 218 for 5 in 20 overs and Chennai Super Kings with 191 for 7 in 20 overs. It was a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. Both teams put up a strong fight, but in the end, it was RCB who emerged as the victors. This win has secured their spot in the playoffs and sets them up for a chance to compete for the IPL trophy. The excitement continues as the playoffs approach.

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