CSK VS RCB, IPL 2025 Match 8 Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Breach Fortress Chepauk, Beat Chennai Super Kings By 50 Runs (2025)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win By 50 Runs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure a commanding 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings, marking their first win in Chennai against CSK in 17 years. A brilliant all-round performance from the team propels RCB to the top of the table with two consecutive wins.

CSK: 146/8(20)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Jadeja Departs

Ravindra Jadeja departs after 25 runs, and RCB is going to create history after 17 years and is close to winning their 2nd match in Chennai.

CSk: 130/8 (19)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Yash Removes Shivam

Yash strikes twice in the same over, dismissing both Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube! Chennai Super Kings are in deep trouble, losing six wickets. All eyes are now on MS Dhoni under immense pressure.

CSK: 81/6(13)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Rachin Departs

A brilliant yorker by Yash Dayal removes the set batsman Rachin Ravindra. Rachin departs after scoring 31 runs.

CSK: 75/5(12.1)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: CSK is In Big Trouble

CSK is in big trouble as the required run rate increases to 15, and now both batsmen, Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube need to accelerate or CSK can lose the match.

CSK: 75/4 (12)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Sam Curran Departs

Not good for Sam Curran. Departs early after giving expensive overs from bowling, CSK in deep trouble, loses their 4th wicket.

CSK: 52/4(8.5)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Bhuvneshwar Removes Hooda

Bhuvneshwar gets his first wicket of the match and also for RCB and removes Deepak Hooda, Chennai Super Kings 3 down.

CSK: 26/3(5)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Josh Gets Captain Ruturaj

Josh picks his 2nd wicket in his first over itself, a big blow for CSK as captain Ruturaj departs for a duck.

CSK: 8/2(2)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Josh Removes Rahul Tripathi

Early success for RCB; Josh Hazlewood removes Rahul Tripathi, A big wicket for CSK.

CSK: 8/1 (1.2)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Chennai Super Kings Need 197 Runs To Win

A fantastic finish for RCB as Tim David smashes three consecutive sixes, providing the perfect flourish to the innings. Rajat Patidar played a captain’s knock, anchoring the innings with a brilliant half-century. Earlier, Phil Salt set the tone with an explosive start, laying the foundation for a strong total.

RCB: 196/6(20)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Captain Departs

Captain Rajat Patidar departs after a fine 50, which helped RCB cross the 150 mark, and a brilliant catch by Sam Curran. Pathirana gets his first wicket.

RCB: 176/6 (18.1)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Jitesh Sharma Departs

Khaleel Ahmed gets his first wicket, removing Jitesh Sharma. Half of the RCB batters are in the pavilion now.

RCB: 176/5 (18)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Patidar Scores 50

Rajat Patidar, playing captain, knocks scores 50 off 30 and anchors the innings of Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

RCB: 171/4 (17)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Noor Gets Livingston

Another big wicket for Noor Ahmed removes Liam Livingston. Livingston departs after hitting a big six. All eyes on Captain Rajat Patidar Now.

RCB: 153/4 (16)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Noor Removes Virat

Virat Departs after scoring 31 runs, Noor Ahmed takes the big wicket and now RCB need to accelerate for potential inning

RCB: 119/3 (13)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: 10 Overs To Go

RCB have crossed the 90 runs mark in 10 overs and now Virat Kohli has to shift his gear and start targeting the CSK bowlers to reach the potential target.

RCB: 93/2 (10)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Devdutt Padikkal Departs

Ashwin removes Padikkal after an expensive first over. Ashwin picks his first wicket, and Padikkal departs after an explosive inning.

RCB: 76/2 (8)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: End Of Powerplay

Phil Salt departs after giving an explosive start to RCB, while Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal anchor the innings of the team.

RCB: 56/1 (6)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Salt Departs

Phil Salt departs after giving an explosive start to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, amazing stumping by MS Dhoni .

RCB: 45/1(5)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: An Explosive Start

A good start for RCB as Phil Salt targets early to the CSK Bowlers.

RCB: 25/0(2)

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Impact Subs For Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Impact Subs Chennai Super Kings

Shivam Dube, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Playing XI For Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB:Playing XI For Chennai Super Kings

Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Captains End (Ruturaj Gaikwad)

We are going to bowl first. I think it will play slightly better than the last game. So far there hasn't been any dew, we don't know when the dew will arrive and it is not in our control. There are areas; we were sitting behind in the field and would like to be more aggressive, batting wise we can be more clinical. We have just got one change - Pathirana comes back for Ellis. ~~ Ruturaj Gaikwad

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Captains End (Rajat Patidar)

We had decided to bowl first. It will not make much difference, the surface looks hard, we will try to put up a total and keep them under pressure. The boys did well in the last game. We have to be at our best in every game and we will try to do that today also. The bowling unit after 13 overs.. the way they came back was amazing to see, the intent shown by the batting side was good. It is one of the biggest games in the league because of the fans it makes it fun and exciting. One change - Bhuvi comes in for Rasikh. ~~ Rajat Patidar

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Ashwin Against Patidar

Ravichandran Ashwin has a good record against Rajat Patidar, who has been RCB's best player against spinners. Ashwin has dismissed Patidar twice in 25 balls bowled at him.

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Toss Update

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first against RCB.

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Probable XII Of RCB

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Probable XII For CSK

Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Opening Duo Of CSK and RCB

Openers Unleashed!

CSK’s #RachinRavindran & #RuturajGaikwad and RCB’s @imVkohli & @PhilSalt1 have turned opening into an absolute mayhem!#IPLonJioStar#CSKvRCB | FRI, 28th Mar, 6:30 PM | LIVE on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 3 & JioHotstar |… pic.twitter.com/uVtlattofG

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: CSK Gearing Up

Flame On!
Power Up!
RRREADYYY!#CSKvRCB #WhistlePodupic.twitter.com/ewEC9AfvCU

— Chennai Super Kings ( ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: King vs Thala

The legends is heating up, and so is the social buzz!

still leads, but is closing in. The gap is shrinking, but who will rule the game?#IPLonJioStar#CSKvRCB | FRI, 28th Mar, 6:30 PM | LIVE on Star… pic.twitter.com/VXgQzqY8u1

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Battle Of GEN BOLD Captains

They’re bold, fearless, and ready to lead!

Gen Bold #RuturajGaikwad & #RajatPatidar step into the spotlight in a battle of big-hitters & legends! Who’ll leave a mark? #IPLonJioStar#CSKvRCB | FRI, 28th MAR, 6:30 PM only on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star… pic.twitter.com/KxP4uti18o

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Key Matchups In CSK vs RCB

Rutu vs yash dayal and hazelwood

Hooda vs Krunal Pandya

Jadeja vs Yash Dayal

Kohli and Patidar vs Jadeja and Noor

Phil Salt vs Khaleel Ahmed

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Which Spinner Will Shine Today?

The Super Kings The Challengers

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Which colour are you putting on tonight?#TATAIPL | #CSKvRCB | @ChennaiIPL | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/3EpkKBTzLT

— IndianPremierLeague (IPL) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: How Many Runs Will Phil Salt Score?

Too much Salt!
Too much assault! #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/ss8Sf1S0Lf

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCBTweets) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Run Scorers

Top 5 run scorers in CSK vs RCB
Virat Kohli -- 1053 runs in 33 matches
MS Dhoni -- 765 runs in 32 matches
Suresh Raina -- 616 runs in 26 matches
Faf du Plessis -- 519 runs in 16 matches
AB de Villiers -- 399 runs in 21 matches

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Virat vs SPIN

imVkohli vs Spin – It’s No Contest!

When spinners take aim, GEN GOLD star Kohli flips the game!
Turning tracks? Tight lines? Doesn't matter – Kohli rules them all!#IndianPossibleLeague CSK RCB | FRI, 28th MAR | 6:30 PM | LIVE on Star Sports Network &… pic.twitter.com/Anj0Fm27t5

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: A Paradise For Spinners

A little more balance between bat and ball. In the opening game here, 25 out of the 40 overs, including 14/20 in the second innings, were bowled by the spinners, who found little, but enough assistance. Teams will still want to chase with seven of the last 10 games played here, including four of the last five, won by teams batting second.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: CSK's Plan Against Rajat Patidar

Ravichandran Ashwin has a good record against Patidar, the best-spin hitter in RCB's ranks. The offspinner has dismissed the RCB captain twice in 25 balls bowled at him while conceding at less than a run a ball.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Craze In Unreal

4 hours to go for the & - MS Dhoni - Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Virat Kohli - Rajat Patidar!

From #CSK holding a 2% edge to #RCB leveling the score for a perfect tie, the tides have turned once again!

Who will claim this game?… pic.twitter.com/17pMQJPymM

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Devdutt Padikal Preparing For CSK Clash

Strategies at play, Chepauk’s the stage.
Players and coach are crafting the next page. #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 #CSKvRCB pic.twitter.com/FXwAqdxPNu

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCBTweets) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Leading Wicket Taker

Ravindra Jadeja is the leading wicket-taker for CSK against RCB with 18 wickets, While Vinay Kumar is the leading wicket-taker for RCB against CSK with 15 wickets.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Dhoni's Performance Against RCB

MS Dhoni is the leading run scorer against Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 765 runs in 32 matches, averaging 29.58 with a strike rate of 146.83; his highest score is 84.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Virat's Performance Against CSK

Virat Kohli is the leading run scorer against the Chennai Super Kings with 1053 runs in 32 matches, averaging 37.60 with a strike rate of 126.25; his highest score is 90.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Recent Clash Of CSK vs RCB

In the previous IPL season, CSK and RCB faced each other twice during the league stage. In the first match, CSK comfortably chased down the target to win by six wickets at home. However, in the second clash, which was a do-or-die encounter for both teams, RCB triumphed with a 27-run victory, securing their place in the playoffs. This result showcased RCB’s resilience under pressure and their ability to rise to the occasion when it mattered the most.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Top Run Scorer

2 GEN GOLD maestros. 1 Legendary Clash
@msdhoni vs @imVkohli

As these familiar foes face off, who will lead their side to victory? #IPLonJioStar#CSKvRCB | FRI, 28th MAR | 6:30 PM | on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 3 & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/DX0Ig3AXUr

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Clash In Bangalore

At RCB’s home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the two teams have clashed 11 times. Both teams have equal 5-5 wins, while one match was tied.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Clash In Chennai

At CSK's home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the two teams have faced each other nine times. CSK has dominated these encounters, winning eight matches, while RCB's sole victory at this venue dates back to 2008.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB Live Updates: Rajat On His Captaincy Style

RCB captain Rajat Paitidar speaks about hiscaptaincy style ahead of the IPL 2025 clash against CSK.

"My way of captaincy is different." RCB captain #RajatPatidar discusses the team's form and his leadership approach ahead of the CSK clash.

Will we see heroics from this Gen Bold star? #IPLonJioStar#CSKvRCB | FRI, 28th MAR, 6:30 PM only on Star Sports 1, Star… pic.twitter.com/bLOCyHYYzJ

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Fleming On Playing Conditions

"It's difficult, we don’t have much influence on what comes up. Each pitch has a different characteristic so we’ll work really hard to work out what’ll work and what we have and try to get us pretty well equipped for all conditions, because that’s been the key here," said Fleming.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB Live Updates: Matthew Hayden Meets CSK Players

Then, now and Forever Yellove, Haydos! #CSKvRCB #WhistlePodupic.twitter.com/6punPMLVrD

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2025

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Fleming On Pathirana

Speaking ahead of the contest against RCB, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming gave an update on the injury of Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana.

"It's only been one game and one game we won, so we’re not a team that tinkers that much. Pathirana is progressing nicely," said Fleming.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB Live Updates: Will Pathirana Play?

After missing out on Chennai Super Kings' campaign opener against Mumbai Indians, Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has also been ruled out of teams' IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Fleming On RCB

Speaking ahead of the contest against RCB, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming described the competition as even.

"Things change quite quickly. The RCB from last year, the CSK from last year are quite different. We don’t look at all into past performances. Certainly looking at their team Kohli is a big part of it, but they’ve got other strengths as well. The competition is really even this year," said Fleming.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB Live Updates: Head-To-Head Record

This will be the 34th match between CSK and RCB in IPL, with the Super Kings leading the head-to-head 21-11.

Matches Played: 33
CSK won: 21
RCB won: 11
No Result: 1

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: RCB’s Struggles Against Spin

RCB have consistently struggled against quality spin attacks, and with CSK’s trio of Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, and Noor Ahmed, they face a daunting challenge on a turning Chepauk pitch.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Record-Breaking Viewership Expected

With Dhoni and Kohli possibly playing their final IPL seasons, the CSK vs RCB match is expected to hit record TV ratings, attracting fans globally.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: A Historic Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka Feud

Beyond the IPL, this rivalry stems from decades of domestic cricket battles between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, adding deeper emotion and intensity to the contest.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: MS Dhoni vs Virat Kohli: A Rivalry of Legends

Dhoni and Kohli, two of the IPL’s biggest icons, bring massive fan followings, historical clashes, and leadership legacies, making this one of the most-watched fixtures of the season.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: RCB’s Emotional Win Last Year

RCB shattered CSK fans’ hopes in IPL 2024’s last league match, knocking them out of the playoffs. The dramatic win fuels this rivalry’s intensity ahead of their 2025 clash.

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: CSK’s Dominance at Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings have a staggering 8-1 record over RCB at Chepauk, making it one of the most lopsided home-ground matchups in IPL history. Can RCB break the jinx?