IPL 2023, RCB vs CSK: Chennai secure victory despite unbelievable striking from Maxwell, du Plessis

Another run-fest in Bengaluru!

And the hosts yet again fell short against the Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Put in to bat, Devon Conway slammed a blistering 83 off 45 balls while Shivam Dube blazed away to a 27-ball 52 as CSK posted an imposing 226 for six in the much-anticipated Southern Derby.

Chasing the mammoth target, Bangalore lost Virat Kohli and Mahipal Lormor inside the first 2 overs.

At 15/2, Faf du Plessis was joined by Maxwell and the duo decided to take Chennai bowlers to the cleaners. There was carnage from both ends.

They put together a 126-run stand as the ball flew all around the ground.

But with Maxwell and Faf departing for 76 and 62 respectively, Dhoni, the astute tactician, used his bowlers to great effect. While Dinesh Karthik managed a few lusty blows, it wasn't enough as the hosts eventually lost the game by 8 runs.