RCB defeated CSK by 50 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, in Match 8 of TATA IPL 2025. This was RCB’s first win over CSK at Chepauk since 2008. It was a dominant victory. With this, RCB secured back-to-back wins. They now sit at the top of the points table. Read all the CSK vs RCB Highlights IPL 2025.
Josh Hazlewood took three wickets. Rajat Patidar scored a strong half-century. Both helped RCB dominate the match.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss. He chose to bowl first. RCB started strong. Phil Salt played aggressively, just like his last game. He attacked CSK’s bowlers. But his innings ended quickly. Noor Ahmad stumped him with lightning speed. Salt scored 32 off 16 balls.
Padikkal started strong, hitting 14 runs in the first over against Jadeja. Kohli, on the other hand, took his time. But Padikkal’s innings ended quickly. Gaikwad took a sharp catch at covers, and Ashwin’s tight bowling sent him back for 27 off 14 balls.
Captain Patidar came in next. CSK fielders dropped a few chances, and he made them pay. As he settled, Kohli tried to pick up the pace. But Noor Ahmad dismissed him for 31, taking his second wicket.
Livingstone looked dangerous. He smashed a six off Noor but fell soon after. Noor struck again, claiming his third wicket. Meanwhile, Patidar held firm. He played a crucial knock of 51 off 32 balls, steadying RCB in the middle overs.
RCB fought hard but faced trouble in the end. Matheesha Pathirana’s brilliant second-last over changed the game. He gave away just one run and took two big wickets—Patidar and Krunal Pandya. Tim David finished with a bang in the final over, smashing Sam Curran for three sixes.
RCB managed 196/7 on a tricky Chepauk pitch. It looked like a good score to defend. Their bowlers started strong. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the attack. Hazlewood struck in his second over. He used his height well, dismissing Rahul Tripathi and CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Bhuvneshwar then trapped Deepak Hooda. CSK struggled at 30/3 in the powerplay.
Rachin Ravindra fought hard but kept losing partners. Sam Curran tried to counterattack but fell to Livingstone. CSK struggled at 65/4 in 10 overs. They needed a strong stand from Ravindra and Shivam Dube.
Then, Yash Dayal crushed their hopes in one over. He removed both set batters, shifting the game in RCB’s favor. Ashwin followed soon after, falling to Livingstone. CSK was in deep trouble.
The crowd at Chepauk erupted as MS Dhoni walked in. But the game was slipping away. Jadeja landed a few late blows, but Hazlewood ended it. His brilliant spell of 3/21 sealed the match.
CSK suffered its worst IPL loss at Chepauk, falling short by 50 runs. They finished at 146/8. The match was already lost. But Dhoni gave the home crowd something to cheer for. He smashed two sixes and a four off Krunal Pandya in the last over. A classic Dhoni cameo. But it was too little, too late.
Conclusion
RCB defeated CSK by 50 runs at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL 2025. Rajat Patidar led the charge with 51 off 32 balls. Phil Salt added a quick 32 off 16. RCB posted 196/7.
CSK struggled in the chase. Rachin Ravindra top-scored with 41. RCB’s bowlers dominated. Josh Hazlewood was the star with 3/21. CSK managed only 146/8.
This win was historic for RCB. They broke a 17-year losing streak at Chepauk. It was their first win against CSK there since 2008.
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