The high-stakes match has transformed into a must-win showdown for both teams, prompting numerous Chennai fans to plan trips to Bengaluru for the game.

Even though there are still three days left, excitement is already mounting for Saturday's home game between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Chennai Super Kings since it may be MS Dhoni's final appearance. The night game at M Chinnaswamy Stadium will ultimately determine which of them advances to the play-offs; reigning champions RCB will be aiming to eliminate fierce rivals CSK from the running.

 Fans have posted inflated match tickets for sale on X using the distinct hashtag #RCBvsCSKtickets; it is unclear if these tickets are authentic. Additionally, influencers have posted legally mandated warnings cautioning consumers against purchasing tickets on the black market because the RCB's official website has already indicated that all of the tickets are sold out.

 Following their victory over the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, CSK will advance to the play-offs if they defeat RCB on Saturday. There is still a chance for them to succeed even if they lose by a smaller margin. Many Chennai fans are going to travel to Bengaluru for the game because the marquee match has turned into a game that might signify the difference between the two teams. Despite the rainy weather, there is a high demand for the tickets since they have already sold out. The previous season, tickets valued at Rs 10,000 were sold on the eve of the game for Rs 2,405 each.

In contrast to the first IPL encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where both teams played in front of a sea of yellow fans in the stands, the situation at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is anticipated to be different, with an overwhelming number of RCB supporters. But as has been the case at every stadium in India, one anticipates a sizable contingent of CSK supporters at Chinnaswamy Stadium due to the city of Bengaluru's significant Tamil-speaking population. Following a dismal start to their campaign and a seemingly lost cause, RCB has recovered to win five straight games. They will have a tough test from CSK, though, as they have a stronger head-to-head record in Bengaluru against RCB.

Ten matches have been played at Chinnaswamy Stadium; CSK has won five of them, while RCB has won four. This stands in stark contrast to Chepauk, where RCB has not defeated CSK since the first IPL season. It would be exciting to watch two teams defeat for their stakes.