By defeating Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have managed to reach the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB qualified for the playoffs by registering a 27-run victory over Chennai in their last match of the league stage. After winning only 1 match in the first 8 matches, RCB won the next 6 consecutive matches and managed to stay at the fourth position in the points table. Even though RCB achieved the target of 219 runs, 211 runs were enough for Chennai to advance to the playoffs based on net run rate. RCB needed an 18-run victory to stay ahead of Chennai and reach the playoffs. Even though RCB reached the target of 219 runs, 211 runs were enough for Chennai to advance to the playoffs based on net run rate. RCB needed an 18-run victory to stay ahead of Chennai and reach the playoffs. Chennai could score only 191 runs for th...