The game saw a moment of Dhoni magic with the Chennai Super Kings keeper's lightning-quick hands sending back Phil Salt early in the game. Dhoni then hit two sixes and a four in the final over.

RCB faces a challenge against CSK at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where they have only won once in IPL history. CSK's spin attack, bolstered by Ashwin, Jadeja, and Ahmad, threatens RCB's batting lineup.