The highly anticipated CSK vs RCB clash in the IPL 2025 season took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
RCB Innings Summary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru put up a strong total of 196/7 in 20 overs. The team had a solid start with Philip Salt and Virat Kohli providing momentum. However, CSK bowlers fought back to restrict RCB below the 200-run mark.
Key Batting Performances:
- Philip Salt (32 off 16) – Gave an aggressive start before falling to Noor Ahmad.
- Virat Kohli (31 off 30) – Played a steady knock but struggled to accelerate.
- Rajat Patidar (C) (51 off 32) – Anchored the innings with a captain’s knock.
- Tim David (28* off 13) – Provided a late flourish with his power hitting.
Fall of Wickets:
- 45-1 (Philip Salt, 4.6 overs)
- 76-2 (Devdutt Padikkal, 7.5 overs)
- 117-3 (Virat Kohli, 12.2 overs)
- 145-4 (Liam Livingstone, 15.3 overs)
- 172-5 (Jitesh Sharma, 17.4 overs)
- 176-6 (Rajat Patidar, 18.1 overs)
- 177-7 (Krunal Pandya, 18.4 overs)
CSK Bowling Performance
Chennai Super Kings bowlers had a decent outing, with Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana leading the attack.
Best Bowling Figures:
- Noor Ahmad: 4-0-36-3 (Key wickets of Salt, Kohli, and Livingstone)
- Matheesha Pathirana: 4-0-36-2 (Dismissed Patidar and Krunal Pandya)
- Khaleel Ahmed: 4-0-28-1 (Economical spell with the wicket of Jitesh Sharma)
Powerplay Performance
- RCB Powerplay (0.1 – 6 Overs): 56 Runs
- Batting Approach: RCB started aggressively but lost early wickets.
- Bowling Impact: CSK controlled the run rate with disciplined bowling.
What’s Next?
Chennai Super Kings will now chase 197 to win their second match of IPL 2025. With in-form batters like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, and MS Dhoni, CSK will aim to make full use of their home advantage.
Stay tuned for the second innings update and find out if CSK can chase down the target or if RCB will defend successfully!
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