Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have confirmed their places in the IPL 2024 playoffs. Now only one place is left, for which there will be a tough competition between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both the teams will clash on May 18 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

This match could also be the last match for MS Dhoni. 42-year-old MS Dhoni is suffering from knee problems and is expected to call time on his incredible career at the end of the season. Before the match, RCB all-rounder Swapnil Singh spoke to India Today.in and talked about the impact of MS Dhoni on the game.

Swapnil Singh said that the presence of MS Dhoni will not put pressure on RCB, rather it will act as inspiration for the team. He said that Dhoni is highly respected among the players in Indian cricket and in the last few years he has taught a lot to his juniors.

His presence there is an inspiration for us – Swapnil Singh

Swapnil Singh told India Today.in in an interview, Mahi Bhai will be in front of us. When you see them, certain memories immediately come to your mind. How he keeps things simple in matches. In big matches, how he keeps things even simpler. His presence there is an inspiration for us, not a pressure. I personally will remember his learnings over the years and keep things very simple.

On the occasion of RCB’s playoff, he said, we are playing knockout games from our 7th or 8th match. So, it seems normal at this point. Big match against CSK, a lot is at stake in it. If we win by a certain margin, we will also qualify. But when you play, you don’t think about these things, you just focus on your game and try to execute your skills.

Let us tell you that now RCB can qualify only by winning against CSK. If RCB defend 200 by a margin of more than 18 runs or chase 200 or more in 18.1 overs, they will qualify by virtue of 14 points and a better net run rate than CSK. If RCB loses in Bengaluru on Saturday or shares points with CSK due to rain, RCB will be out of the playoffs.