RCB must defeat CSK to strengthen their title hopes, needing a victory by a significant margin to improve their net run-rate over the defending champions.
"The atmosphere was electrifying tonight. When MS stepped onto the field, the roar was deafening. We thoroughly enjoy playing here, and it's fantastic to secure two wins out of two matches." Cummins expressed during the post-match presentation ceremony.
Rahane said that they have to believe as an individual and also in their teammates. He added that it matters if the Chennai-based franchise can improve one game at a time in the tournament.
Both SRH and CSK are coming into this match after losses in their previous games. Hyderabad lost to Gujarat Titans (GT), while Chennai was defeated by Delhi Capitals (DC).
Under Ruturaj's steady leadership, CSK showcased dominance, effortlessly chasing down RCB's target of 174 runs to secure a resounding 6-wicket victory at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
CSK won their fifth IPL trophy after Ravindra Jadeja scored the much-needed six and four runs in the last two balls in a rain-curtailed match on Monday
The final overs of the second innings of the match saw the concurrent viewership on JioCinema touching 2.5 crore, which is now a world record for the most number of concurrent viewers.