In a landmark victory on March 28, 2025, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This win marked RCB's first triumph at this venue since the inaugural IPL season in 2008.
RCB's Innings:
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Captain Rajat Patidar led from the front, scoring a crucial 51 runs.
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Wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt contributed 32 runs before falling to Noor Ahmad
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Tim David's explosive batting in the final over, featuring three consecutive sixes, propelled RCB to a total of 196/7 in their allotted 20 overs
CSK's Response:
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RCB's bowlers, particularly Josh Hazlewood (3 wickets for 21 runs) and Yash Dayal (2 wickets for 18 runs), dominated CSK's batting lineup.
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Despite a valiant 41-run effort from Rachin Ravindra and a late surge by MS Dhoni, who scored an unbeaten 30 runs, CSK could only manage 146/8 in their 20 overe
This victory not only boosted RCB's standings but also ended CSK's unbeaten home record against them at Chepauk.