CSK vs RCB Match Highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally created history at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stronghold Chepauk Stadium. In an exciting match of IPL 2025, RCB dusted CSK by 50 runs. This is the first time since 2008 when Bengaluru defeated Chennai in his house. This victory not only surprised the fans, but also broke the 17 -year long defeat.
RCB’s strong performance
Batting first in the match, RCB scored a strong score of 196 runs. In response, Chennai’s team could score only 146 runs in 20 overs and the match went out by hand. Under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, RCB showed a brilliant game and it was the second consecutive win in his tournament. Earlier, he defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets. With this victory, the RCB points hold the top in the table.
CSK’s unstoppable record in Chepauk
The Chepauk Stadium is considered the fort of CSK. Chennai had defeated RCB for 8 consecutive times after a 14 -run defeat in 2008. But this time the story was different. RCB not only won, but also made CSK eat all four. This is Chennai’s first defeat in IPL 2025. Earlier, he defeated Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets.
CSK vs RCB: CSK bowling and batting lapse
CSK’s defeat started with his bowling. The team spinners proved to be extremely expensive in this match. Ravichandran Ashwin scored 22 runs in 2 overs, while Ravindra Jadeja scored 37 runs in 3 overs and did not take a single wicket. Noor Ahmed may take 3 wickets, but his team was overwhelmed by giving runs from 9 economy.
CSK’s middle order failed completely in batting. Rachin Ravindra scored an innings of 41 runs, but could not save the team from defeat. Batsmen from number 2 to 5 disappointed. However, MS Dhoni won the hearts of fans by hitting 30 runs off 16 balls in the last over. His innings consisted of 3 fours and 2 sixes, but by then it was too late.
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