• Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted history as they registered their first-ever win at Chepauk in 17 years.

  • RCB defeated Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs in a dominant display in IPL 2025.

IPL 2025: Fans go wild as RCB humbles CSK to breach fortress Chepauk after 17 years
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted history as they registered their first-ever win at Chepauk in 17 years, defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs in a dominant display. Under new captain Rajat Patidar, RCB put on a complete performance, first posting 196/7 and then restricting CSK to 146/8 in 20 overs. The win was built on disciplined bowling and smart tactical play, handing RCB an early advantage in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

RCB’s balanced batting effort sets up a strong total

RCB’s batting innings saw mixed fortunes but ended with a competitive 196/7. Phil Salt (32 off 16) started aggressively, but MS Dhoni’s lightning stumping off Noor Ahmad halted his charge. Virat Kohli (31 off 30) struggled for fluency, especially against spin, but showed his fighting spirit after being hit by a Matheesha Pathirana bouncer, responding with a six and a four. However, his innings ended prematurely as he perished trying to take on Noor.

The middle order provided stability with Devdutt Padikkal (27 off 14) playing a quick cameo before falling to Ravichandran Ashwin. Rajat Patidar (51 off 32) led from the front, capitalizing on CSK’s fielding lapses, as he was dropped three times. His well-paced knock kept RCB in control before Tim David’s late fireworks (22 off 8) not out ensured they reached a par-plus score on a tricky Chepauk pitch.

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CSK’s bizarre batting and RCB’s clinical bowling

CSK never recovered from their disastrous start. Josh Hazlewood (3/21) struck early, dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rahul Tripathi inside the powerplay. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/20) made an instant impact on RCB debut, while Yash Dayal (2/18) and Liam Livingstone (2/28) ensured the pressure never eased. CSK’s strategy raised eyebrows as Sam Curran (8 off 13) was sent ahead of spin-hitter Shivam Dube, wasting valuable balls and adding to CSK’s misery. The early wickets left them chasing an improbable equation as RCB’s bowlers capitalized on the slow surface, never allowing CSK to build momentum. With this comprehensive win, RCB not only silenced critics but also ended their 17-year drought at Chepauk, marking a significant moment in their IPL journey.

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