CSK vs RCB: Chennai, March 28, 2025 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a convincing 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 8th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. A dominant performance with both bat and ball saw RCB maintain their strong start to the season.
CSK vs RCB: RCB Posts a Competitive Total of 196/7
After being put in to bat, RCB posted an impressive total of 196/7 in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt gave a blistering start with a quickfire 32 off 16 balls, striking 5 fours and 1 six at a strike rate of 200.00.
Star batter Virat Kohli contributed a valuable 31 off 30 balls, but the standout performance came from Rajat Patidar, who smashed 51 off 34 balls, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 150.00. Tim David provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 22 off 8 balls, accelerating RCB’s total beyond 190.
For CSK, Noor Ahmad was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs in his 4-over spell. Khaleel Ahmed and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped in with a wicket each, but the CSK bowlers struggled to contain RCB’s aggressive batting.
CSK Falls Short in the Chase
Chasing 197, CSK had a shaky start as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Rachin Ravindra top-scored with a well-made 41 off 31 balls, including 5 boundaries. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to build partnerships.
MS Dhoni tried to put up a fight with an unbeaten 30 off 16 balls, but the asking rate kept climbing, leading to CSK finishing at 146/8 in 20 overs. Ravindra Jadeja contributed 25 off 19 balls, but it was not enough to challenge RCB’s strong bowling attack.
RCB Bowlers Dominate: CSK vs RCB
RCB’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance, restricting CSK to a below-par score. Josh Hazlewood led the attack with figures of 4-0-21-3, while Yash Dayal also impressed, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs in his 3 overs. Liam Livingstone chipped in with 2 wickets, ensuring CSK never got close to the target.
Key Takeaways from the Match:
- Rajat Patidar’s half-century played a crucial role in RCB’s strong total.
- MS Dhoni’s late fireworks were not enough to rescue CSK.
- Josh Hazlewood’s brilliant spell (3/21) dismantled CSK’s batting lineup.
- RCB secured a comfortable win and boosted their net run rate.
With this win, RCB strengthens its position in the IPL 2025 standings, while CSK will look to bounce back in their next match.
Next Matches:
RCB will face their next challenge in an upcoming fixture.
CSK will aim for a comeback in their next game.
Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 updates!