RCB Dominates CSK with 50-Run Win in IPL 2025 Chennai Showdown

Published on: March 28, 2025

RCB Dominates CSK with 50-Run Win in IPL 2025 Chennai Showdown

RCB Dominates CSK Match 8: RCB Defeats CSK by 50 Runs in Chennai IPL 2025

In a high-stakes clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured a convincing 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). CSK won the toss and chose to bowl first, but RCB’s batting firepower proved too strong, setting a target of 197 runs. CSK’s chase never gained momentum as they fell short, finishing at 146/8 in 20 overs.

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RCB’s Batting Performance

• Phil Salt played a quickfire 32 off 16 balls (5 fours, 1 six) before falling to Noor Ahmad.
• Virat Kohli scored 31 off 30 balls (2 fours, 1 six) but struggled to accelerate.
• Devdutt Padikkal contributed 27 off 14 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes) before being dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin.
• Captain Rajat Patidar anchored the innings with 51 off 32 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes).
• Liam Livingstone managed only 10 off 9 balls, falling to Noor Ahmad.
• Jitesh Sharma added 12 off 6 balls (1 four, 1 six).
• Tim David played a crucial late cameo of 22 off 8 balls (1 four, 3 sixes).
• Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar remained at the crease but did not contribute runs.
• Extras: 11 (8 wides, 3 leg byes).
• Total: 196/7 in 20 overs.

Fall of Wickets

1. 45/1 (Phil Salt, 5.0 overs)
2. 76/2 (Devdutt Padikkal, 7.5 overs)
3. 117/3 (Virat Kohli, 12.2 overs)
4. 145/4 (Liam Livingstone, 15.3 overs)
5. 172/5 (Jitesh Sharma, 17.4 overs)
6. 176/6 (Rajat Patidar, 18.1 overs)
7. 177/7 (Krunal Pandya, 18.4 overs)

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CSK’s Batting Struggles in the Chase

• Rachin Ravindra top-scored for CSK with 41 off 31 balls (5 fours).
• Rahul Tripathi fell early for 5 off 3 balls.
• Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad departed for a duck, dismissed for 0 off 4 balls.
• Deepak Hooda struggled, scoring just 4 off 9 balls.
• Sam Curran added 8 off 13 balls but couldn’t make an impact.
• Shivam Dube played a brief knock of 19 off 15 balls (2 fours, 1 six).
• Ravindra Jadeja contributed 25 off 19 balls (2 fours, 1 six).
• Ravichandran Ashwin scored 11 off 8 balls before getting out.
• MS Dhoni fought hard with 30 off 16 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes), remaining not out.
• Noor Ahmad remained unbeaten on 0 off 2 balls.
• Extras: 3 (2 wides, 1 bye).
• Total: 146/8 in 20 overs.

Fall of Wickets

1. 8/1 (Rahul Tripathi, 1.2 overs)
2. 8/2 (Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2.0 overs)
3. 26/3 (Deepak Hooda, 4.4 overs)
4. 52/4 (Sam Curran, 8.5 overs)
5. 75/5 (Rachin Ravindra, 12.1 overs)
6. 80/6 (Shivam Dube, 12.5 overs)
7. 99/7 (Ravichandran Ashwin, 15.2 overs)
8. 130/8 (Ravindra Jadeja, 18.4 overs)

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Match Summary

RCB’s all-round performance outclassed CSK in all departments. Rajat Patidar led from the front with a captain’s knock, while Phil Salt and Tim David played impactful cameos. The bowlers executed their plans perfectly, never allowing CSK to settle into their chase. Yash Dayal (2/24) and Josh Hazlewood (3/27) were standout performers with the ball, ensuring CSK never recovered from early blows.

With this win, RCB further strengthens its position in IPL 2025, while CSK needs to regroup and address their top-order struggles before their next match.

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