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In a high-stakes clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 19, RCB emerged victorious, securing the final spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs. The intense match, held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, saw RCB outplay the five-time ch𒈔ampions CSK, winning by 27 runs.
Faf du Plessis’ spectacular catch stuns crowd
One of the standout moments of the match was RCB skipper Faf du Plessis‘ extraordinary fielding effort that left both players and spectators in awe. During the 15th over of CSK’s innings, Du Plessis made a breathtaking one-handed catch to dismiss Mitchell Santner.
The incredible moment unfolded on the final ball of the over bowled by Mohammed Siraj. Siraj delivered a low full toss outside off-stump, which Santner attempted to loft over mid-off. Du Plessis, showcasing his remarkable athlet🔜icism, leaped high to his righ🏅t and plucked the ball out of the air with one hand.
Here is the video:
𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓. 𝐓𝐇𝐄. 𝐅𝐀𝐅. 🤯
— JioCinema (@JioCinema)
Virat Kohli’s joyful reaction
The stunning catch prompted an immediate and enthusiastic reaction from Virat Kohli. Overcome with excitement, Kohli ran towards Du Plessis and kissed him on the cheek, celebrating the captain’s stupendous effort. The crowd erupted in applause, and even Santner was left visibly impressed by Du Plessis’ skill.
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Virat Kohli k🌱issed Faf Du Plessis after a stunner from Faf.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
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— Haroon Mustafa (@CRICFOOTHAROON)
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— 82off53 (@trishank__vk)
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— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)
🌳Virat Kohli kissed Faf du Plessis after a Unreal catch.
— Vishwas Goswami (@ViswasGoswami)
Virat Kohli kisses Faf du plessis after taken stunning catch, heart and soul of RCB…
— Vinod Vishwak🧔arma 🇮🇳 (@vinodku76635814)
Kohli kissed faf ♥️
— Yash Srikant (@YashSrikant)
Virat Kohli kissed Faf Du Plessis aft▨er a st𒀰unner from Faf.
— Abhishek Sharma (@abhisharma108rs)
VIRAT KOHLI KISSED FAF DU PLESSIS AFT🃏ER THIS STUNNER CATCH 🔥🔥🔥
— Muhammad Ibrar (@iMIbrarr)
Virat Kohli kissed Faf Du Plesis after t﷽he stunner ❤
— Parijat Mishra (@imPmishra1)
Virat Kohli kissed Faf Du Plessis after the stunner 🔥🔥🔥
What a Catch..!!— Sandeep Kumar Yadav (@Sandy92_SKY)
UNREAL cat⛎ch taken by "Faf du Plessis" and Virat Kohli kissed him as RCB are near to qualify now. Congratulations RCB ❤️
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb)
Virat Kohli kissed F🅷af Du Plessis after a stunnꦿer from Faf.
— Ahsan Shah 💙 (@parh_ly_ahsan)
Virat Kohli kisses F𝐆af Du Plessis openly at Chinnaswamy stadiu♋m.
— Mufa Kohli (@MufaKohli)
Virat Kohli kissed Faf Du Plessis aft🥂er a stunner from Faf.
— Avinash Batwara (@AVI__VK_18)
Du Plessis shines with the bat
In addition to his fielding heroics, Du Plessis also led RCB’s batting effort, scoring a vital half-century. After being asked to bat first, RCB posted an imposing total of 218/5 in their 20 overs. Du Plessis contributed 54 runs off 39 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes. He received solid support from Kohli (47), Rajat Patidar (41), and Cameron Green (38*).
CSK’s valiant but unsuccessful chase
Chasing 219, CSK fought valiantly but fell short, managing 191/7 in their 20 overs. Rachin Ravindra top-scored with a resilient 61, while Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 42. Despite their efforts, CSK couldn’t bridge the gap, falling 27 runs short of the target.
