National Times Bureau, March 28, 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 17-year wait for a victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with a commanding 50-run triumph over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 clash. RCB’s all-round performance ensured a comfortable win as they defended a strong total of 196/7 with ease.
Batting first, RCB capitalized on a solid start, with captain Rajat Patidar leading from the front. His 51 off 32 balls set the tone, while contributions from Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik propelled RCB to a challenging total. CSK’s bowlers, led by Deepak Chahar, fought hard, but the visitors managed to maintain a steady run rate throughout the innings.
In response, CSK struggled to gain momentum against RCB’s disciplined bowling attack. Josh Hazlewood proved to be the game-changer, picking up key wickets at crucial moments. Despite MS Dhoni’s late cameo, which included two sixes and a four in the final over, CSK fell short at 146/8.
With this win, RCB not only secured crucial points but also broke their long-standing jinx at Chepauk. CSK, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their batting concerns as they move forward in the tournament.
