The CSK vs RCB battle at MA Chidambaram Stadium was nothing short of electrifying! Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) put up a stellar performance, defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs in the 8th match of IPL 2025.
RCB’s Power-Packed Batting Performance
After losing the toss, RCB was invited to bat first. The team delivered an explosive performance, posting 196/7 in 20 overs.
- Phil Salt (32 off 16) provided a fiery start before falling to Noor Ahmad.
- Virat Kohli played a steady knock, scoring 31 off 30.
- Devdutt Padikkal (27 off 14) and Rajat Patidar (51 off 32) kept the momentum going.
- Tim David’s late blitz of 28 off 13 balls powered RCB to a formidable total.
Noor Ahmad was the best bowler for CSK, picking up 3 wickets while Matheesha Pathirana bagged 2 wickets.
RCB Bowlers Dominate CSK Batting Lineup
Chasing 197, CSK struggled to gain momentum as RCB bowlers dominated from the start.
- Josh Hazlewood struck early, removing Rahul Tripathi and Ruturaj Gaikwad in quick succession.
- Yash Dayal dismissed Rachin Ravindra (41 off 31), who was CSK’s top scorer.
- Liam Livingstone chipped in with 2 wickets, including the key dismissal of Ravichandran Ashwin.
- Despite MS Dhoni’s (30 off 16) late effort, CSK could only manage 146/8 in 20 overs.
RCB’s Bowling Heroes
- Josh Hazlewood: 4-0-21-3
- Yash Dayal: 3-0-18-2
- Liam Livingstone: 4-0-28-2
RCB Registers a Dominant Win
With this commanding victory, RCB strengthens its position in the IPL 2025 points table. The team’s balanced effort in both batting and bowling proved too strong for CSK.
What’s Next for RCB?
After this thrilling win, RCB will look to continue its winning momentum in the upcoming matches. Can they maintain their form and aim for their maiden IPL trophy?
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