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The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was the stage for one of the most dramatic matches of IPL 2025 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged out Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by just two runs on May 3. The high-octane contest not only left fans inside the stadium on the edge of their seats but also sparked heated emotions outside, leading to a viral altercation between rival supporters.
Fans of RCB and CSK get into a brawl after the game
Shortly after the fixture finished, a video surfaced showing a CSK fan holding a poster of MS Dhoni celebrating the IPL 2023 title, locked in a heated exchange with two RCB fans outside the stadium. The argument quickly escalated, drawing the attention of bystanders and eventually requiring police intervention to calm the situation. While the exact cause of the altercation remains unclear, both sides appeared to blame each other for provocative comments, highlighting the intense rivalry and emotional investment of IPL fans. The incident underscores the fervour that surrounds marquee clashes like RCB vs CSK, where the stakes extend beyond the boundary ropes. With both teams boasting passionate followings, such moments serve as a reminder of the IPL’s unique ability to unite and, at times, divide cricket lovers across the country.
Here’s the video:
A Csk fan showed his attitude after the match and RCB fans treated him with care 🤗#RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/kkPAiGSg57
— DRAGON🐯 🐉 (@DragonMovie9999) May 3, 2025
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RCB triumph over CSK dashing their playoff hopes
On the field, RCB delivered a batting masterclass, piling up 213/5 thanks to explosive half-centuries from Virat Kohli (62 off 33), Jacob Bethell (55 off 33), and a whirlwind 53 not out off 14 balls from Romario Shepherd, who smashed six sixes in the death overs. CSK’s chase was anchored by the 17-year-old sensation Ayush Mhatre, whose 94 off 48 balls nearly pulled off the impossible, ably supported by Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 77. The match came down to the final ball, with CSK needing four runs, but RCB’s bowlers held their nerve to clinch a two-run victory.
The result had major implications for the IPL 2025 standings. With this win, RCB surged to the top of the table with 16 points from 11 matches, strengthening their playoff position. In contrast, CSK’s defeat capped off a dismal season, leaving them anchored at the bottom of the table with only two wins from eleven matches.
