The clash between RCB vs CSK on May 3, 2025, will be remembered as one of the greatest thrillers in IPL history. In a high-scoring encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) held their nerve to beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by just 2 runs.
Let’s take a look at how this exciting contest unfolded.
🏏 Match Recap: RCB vs CSK – A Classic in IPL 2025
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Winner: RCB by 2 runs
- RCB: 213/5
- CSK: 211/5
🔥 RCB’s Batting: Explosive from Start to Finish
👏 Kohli and Bethell Set the Tone
RCB openers Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell came out with intent and attacked early.
- Kohli scored a quickfire 62 off 33 balls
- Bethell hit his first IPL fifty with a knock of 55 from 33 balls
Together, they added 97 runs in under 10 overs. Their aggression gave RCB a strong base.
⛔ Middle Overs Slow Down
After the strong start, RCB lost momentum in the middle overs.
- CSK spinners bowled tight lines
- Noor Ahmad and Pathirana picked crucial wickets
- RCB were 154/4 at the end of the 17th over
💣 Romario Shepherd’s Last-Minute Heroics
Just when it looked like RCB might fall short of 200, Romario Shepherd exploded.
- Scored an unbeaten 53 off just 14 balls
- Smashed 5 sixes and 4 boundaries
- Hammered 33 runs in one over, the most expensive of IPL 2025
Thanks to Shepherd, RCB reached 213/5, a total that suddenly looked very hard to chase.
🏃♂️ CSK’s Response: Young Talent Shines
🌟 Ayush Mhatre’s Magical Innings
At just 17 years old, Ayush Mhatre almost pulled off a miracle.
- Scored 94 off 48 balls
- Hit 9 fours and 5 sixes
- Shared a huge 114-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja
His fearless approach kept CSK in the chase till the very end.
🧠 Jadeja Leads from the Front
Ravindra Jadeja played a key role in CSK’s innings.
- Finished on 77 not out from 45 balls
- Hit powerful sixes and smart singles
- Anchored the innings after early wickets fell
😱 Last Over Drama: Yash Dayal Rises Again
With 15 runs needed in the final over, the pressure was on. But Yash Dayal, just like last year, held his nerve.
Here’s how the over went:
- Ball 1: Jadeja takes a single
- Ball 2: Dhoni is trapped LBW
- Ball 3: Dube hits a no-ball for six
- Ball 4: Single taken
- Ball 5: Jadeja gets just one
- Ball 6: CSK need 4 to win, but only score 1
RCB win by 2 runs, and the crowd goes wild!
🔑 Key Performers – RCB vs CSK IPL 2025
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Romario Shepherd | 53* (14) & Match-turning blitz |
| Virat Kohli | 62 (33), great start |
| Jacob Bethell | 55 (33), maiden IPL fifty |
| Ayush Mhatre | 94 (48), fearless chase |
| Yash Dayal | Defended 15 runs in final over |
🏆 What This Means for the IPL 2025 Table
- RCB now climbs higher on the points table
- CSK remains in the playoff race but needs to bounce back fast
- RCB also records their first league double over CSK
📣 Final Thoughts: RCB vs CSK Delivers Yet Again!
Matches like RCB vs CSK are why fans love the IPL. Big moments, big players, and last-ball thrillers keep the excitement alive.
With performances from legends like Kohli and Jadeja and rising stars like Mhatre and Bethell, this match had everything.
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