Chennai, March 28, 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) delivered a dominant performance against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, securing a commanding 50-run victory in the 8th match of IPL 2025. Rajat Patidar’s gritty half-century and a disciplined bowling effort helped RCB claim their second win of the season.
RCB’s Strong Start with the Bat
After being put to bat first, RCB posted 196/7 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Rajat Patidar (51 off 32), who played a crucial knock to stabilize RCB after early breakthroughs. He received good support from Phil Salt (32 off 16) and Virat Kohli (31 off 30), while late fireworks from Dinesh Karthik (23 off 11) pushed RCB past the 190-run mark.
Among CSK’s bowlers, Noor Ahmad (3/36) was the standout performer, taking key wickets in the middle overs. Matheesha Pathirana (2/36) and Ravichandran Ashwin (1/22) also chipped in with crucial spells but couldn’t contain RCB’s attacking intent.
CSK Falters in Chase Despite Dhoni’s Heroics
Chasing 197, CSK struggled against RCB’s disciplined bowling. Rachin Ravindra (41 off 31) started positively, but his dismissal triggered a collapse. MS Dhoni (30 off 16)* fought till the end with two lightning-fast stumpings behind the wickets, but his efforts weren’t enough as CSK could only manage 146/8 in their 20 overs.
RCB’s bowlers were exceptional, with Josh Hazlewood (3/21) leading the attack. Yash Dayal (2/18) and Liam Livingstone (2/28) applied pressure throughout, ensuring CSK never got the required momentum.
Key Moments from the Match
Rajat Patidar’s composed 51 off 32 provided stability after early setbacks.
Noor Ahmad’s impressive spell (3/36) troubled RCB in the middle overs.
Josh Hazlewood’s lethal spell (3/21) dismantled CSK’s top order.
MS Dhoni’s two magical stumpings once again showed his brilliance behind the wickets.
What’s Next?
With this 50-run victory, RCB has gained confidence moving forward in IPL 2025. CSK, on the other hand, will need to reassess their batting approach to bounce back in their next game.
