SRH had finished at the last spot in 2023 but Cummins, who was roped in for a whopping Rs 20.50 crore, scripted a sensational turnaround for the franchise, taking the team to the final with a 36-run win over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 on Friday.

"We started expressing ourselves, started to play for our self-respect, and then the confidence came back," said Kohli in a dressing-room chat with teammates after the loss to RR in Ahmedabad.

Dhoni, who has led CSK to five IPL titles, passed the captaincy torch to Ruturaj Gaikwad, under whom the team finished fifth this season.

The city erupted in joyous celebration after Virat Kohli and his men staged a remarkable comeback to clinch victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday, 18th May. RCB's journey to the playoffs was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, marked by adversity and resilience.