IPL Results 2018: Latest Scores, Fixtures, Table After Bangalore vs. Chennai

Chennai Super Kings (207/5) narrowly beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (205/8) by five wickets (with two balls remaining) during Wednesday's Indian Premier League action, behind MS Dhoni's masterful knock.

The Indian star scored an unbeaten 70 from just 34 balls to undo AB de Villiers' stunning knock for Royal Challengers, who once again faltered with their death bowling. 

IPL Standings (Team, Played, Won, Points, Net Run Rate)

1. Chennai Super Kings: 6, 5, 10, +0.662

2. Kings XI Punjab: 6, 5, 10, +0.394

3. Sunrisers Hyderabad: 6, 4, 8, +0.492

4. Kolkata Knight Riders: 6, 3, 6, +0.572

5. Rajasthan Royals: 6, 3, 6, -0.801

6. Royal Challengers Bangalore: 6, 2, 4, -0.446

7. Mumbai Indians: 6, 1, 2, +0.008

8. Delhi Daredevils: 6, 1, 2, -1.097

Upcoming Fixtures

Thursday, April 26: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Kings XI Punjab, 3:30 p.m. BST/8 p.m. IST

Friday, April 27: Delhi Daredevils vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, 3:30 p.m. BST/8 p.m. IST

Saturday, April 28: Chennai Super Kings vs. Mumbai Indians, 3:30 p.m. BST/8 p.m. IST

Sunday, April 29: Rajasthan Royals vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad, 11:30 p.m. BST/4 p.m. IST

Sunday, April 29: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, 3:30 p.m. BST/8 p.m. IST

For the full schedule and standings, visit IPLT20.com.

De Villiers Impresses in Bangalore's Innings

Royal Challengers powered their way to an impressive total of 205, despite suffering two wicket-maiden overs in the same innings.

The main reason for Bangalore's good score was De Villiers, who scored 68 from just 30 balls, for an impressive strike rate of 226.66.

As shared by Harsha Bhogle, he did most of his damage with sixes:

Two Wicket-Maiden Overs

As shared by Cricbuzz, Chennai's two wicket-maiden overs were a rare feat, making Bangalore's final score all the more remarkable:

Bangalore's Death Bowling Tested, Comes  Up Short Again

Royal Challengers' death bowling was tested yet again on Wednesday, and once again, the team failed to hold off a furious chase.

Dhoni bagged himself another half-century and kept his team within reach of the target going into the final overs, with 16 needed for the win in the last over. 

Dwayne Bravo set things up with two boundaries before the 36-year-old completed the chase with a massive six. Australian cricketer Aaron Finch was one of many watching in disbelief:

What's Next

Kings XI and Sunrisers will battle it out in a clash of top title candidates on Thursday.