CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 Match Highlights, Scorecard & Key Moments

 

RCB Ends 17-Year Drought at Chepauk: A Historic Win Over CSK in IPL 2025

The IPL 2025 season has kicked off with a bang, and one of the most thrilling encounters took place on March 28, 2025, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-octane clash. The match saw RCB ending their 17-year-long winless streak at Chepauk with a dominant 50-run victory.

Match Summary

Match: CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Date: March 28, 2025

Result: RCB won by 50 runs

RCB’s Explosive Batting Display

After losing the toss and being put to bat first, RCB set a massive target of 196/7 in 20 overs, thanks to brilliant performances from their top and middle-order batters.

Key Batting Performances:

Rajat Patidar (51 off 32 balls): Led from the front with a composed and aggressive knock.

Phil Salt (32 off 16 balls): Provided a flying start in the powerplay.

Devdutt Padikkal (27 off 14 balls): Kept the momentum going with crucial boundaries.

Tim David (22 off 8 balls): Finished the innings with explosive hitting.

CSK’s Bowling Performance:

Noor Ahmad (3/36): The standout bowler, claiming crucial wickets.

Matheesha Pathirana (2/36): Used his pace and variations effectively.

Khaleel Ahmed (1/28): Kept things tight with controlled bowling.

CSK’s Struggles in the Chase

Chasing 197, CSK had a rough start, losing wickets in the powerplay and struggling to build partnerships. The home side was restricted to 146/8 in 20 overs, sealing a comfortable victory for RCB.

CSK’s Key Batting Contributions:

Rachin Ravindra (41 off 29 balls): Looked promising but lacked support from the other end.

MS Dhoni (30 off 16 balls):* Played a fighting knock in the final overs but couldn't change the outcome.

RCB’s Bowling Excellence:

Josh Hazlewood (3/21 in 4 overs): Dismantled CSK’s top order with his accuracy.

Yash Dayal (2/18 in 4 overs): Provided crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/20 in 3 overs): Controlled the run flow efficiently.

Turning Points of the Match

1. Rajat Patidar’s Captain’s Knock: His well-constructed 51 anchored RCB’s innings.

2. Hazlewood’s Early Strikes: His 3-wicket spell rattled CSK’s top order.

3. CSK’s Middle-Order Collapse: A series of quick wickets put CSK under immense pressure.

4. MS Dhoni’s Late Flourish: A glimpse of vintage Dhoni, but too little, too late.

A Historic Moment for RCB

RCB’s victory at Chepauk holds immense significance as it marked their first win at the venue since 2008. The franchise had struggled at CSK’s home ground for over a decade, but this emphatic performance finally broke the jinx.

Post-Match Reactions

Rajat Patidar (RCB Captain & Player of the Match): “A dream come true! Winning at Chepauk after 17 years is special. Credit to the entire team for executing our plans perfectly.”

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK Captain): “We didn’t apply ourselves well with the bat. RCB outplayed us in all departments.”

What’s Next?

With this victory, RCB gains valuable momentum in IPL 2025 and climbs up the points table. CSK, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly and bounce back stronger in their upcoming m

atches.

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