RCB vs CSK: 'With IPL 2025 auction coming...' - Ruturaj Gaikwad urges Faf du Plessis to have 'soft corner' for CSK in high-octane encounter

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad joked about Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis. Ruturaj Gaikwad humorously mentioned that Faf du Plessis should remember his connection with the Chennai Super Kings.

The Royal Challengers will face the Super Kings in their final league stage match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, May 18. Both teams aim to secure victory and advance to the playoff stage in the the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Promise Me You Won't Play That Scoop Shot - Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad recalled his conversation with Faf du Plessis during their previous IPL 2024 encounter. Gaikwad emphasized that du Plessis should have a "soft corner" for his former team, especially in their upcoming clash.

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"Even that day (reverse fixture), before the toss he was saying, "You know, my elbow, It's not really well, and I am still struggling,", and I went to him and said, "promise me you won't play that scoop-shot. I will have that fielder inside and have some other field for you," I was happy with him scoring all around, but just not that scoop. Especially against us. You have to have that soft corner against CSK. But I was still encouraging not to score those runs in that match. Especially with fresh auctions coming next year, there could be the chance to come back again," Ruturaj said.

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The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team is in the 4th spot with 14 points, while RCB is in the 7th place with 12 points. Chennai (+528) has a better NRR than the Faf du Plessies-led team (+0.387). This difference could be decisive for a playoff berth, even if RCB secures a win.

To secure a playoff spot, the home side must either defeat the defending champions by 18 runs or more or chase CSK's target within 18.1 overs. RCB's five-match winning streak boosts Faf du Plessis's team's confidence ahead of the crucial match against CSK.

They Are Playing Really Good Cricket - Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad said that the upcoming match will be crucial, considering their current standings. The opening batter highlighted the pressure at the venue for both batters and bowlers.

"It will be something in that game for sure, with the kind of position we have a are in now, I feel it will be definitely a crucial game for us going forward, and especially at the venue where you are always under pressure as a batter, As a bowler, you are always under the pumps and I feel, even they are playing really good cricket," Ruturaj added.

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have secured playoff berths in the IPL 2024 season. The outcome of the Saturday match between CSK and RCB will determine which of the two teams advances to the playoffs.

The Knight Riders have secured the top spot. Sunday's matches (SRH vs Punjab Kings and RR vs KKR) will decide the final standings for second, third, and fourth place in the points table.

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