Match-8|RCB VS CSK|RCB Won the Match
Match-8|RCB VS CSK|RCB Won the Match
- RCB 196/7(20)
- CSK 146/8(20)
- RCB Won the match by 50 runs
In Match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, held on March 28 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a 50-run victory over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Below is the detailed scorecard.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings: 196-7 (20 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | st MS Dhoni b Noor Ahmad | 32 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Virat Kohli | c Rachin Ravindra b Noor Ahmad | 31 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 103.33 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | c Ruturaj Gaikwad b Ravichandran Ashwin | 27 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 192.86 |
| Rajat Patidar (C) | c Sam Curran b Matheesha Pathirana | 51 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 159.38 |
| Liam Livingstone | b Noor Ahmad | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Jitesh Sharma (WK) | c Ravindra Jadeja b Khaleel Ahmed | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Tim David | Not out | 22 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 275.00 |
| Krunal Pandya | c Deepak Hooda b Matheesha Pathirana | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (b 0, lb 3, w 8, nb 0, p 0) | 11 | ||||
| Total | (7 wickets, 20 overs) | 196 |
Fall of Wickets:
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 45-1 | 4.6 |
| 2nd | 76-2 | 7.5 |
| 3rd | 117-3 | 12.2 |
| 4th | 145-4 | 15.3 |
| 5th | 172-5 | 17.4 |
| 6th | 176-6 | 18.1 |
| 7th | 177-7 | 18.4 |
Bowling Figures for Chennai Super Kings:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wides | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khaleel Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11.33 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.33 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9.00 |
Chennai Super Kings Innings: 146-8 (20 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | b Yash Dayal | 41 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 132.26 |
| Rahul Tripathi | c Phil Salt b Josh Hazlewood | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) | c (sub) Manoj Bhandage b Josh Hazlewood | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Deepak Hooda | c Jitesh Sharma b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Sam Curran | c Krunal Pandya b Liam Livingstone | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 61.54 |
| Shivam Dube | b Yash Dayal | 19 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | c Phil Salt b Josh Hazlewood | 25 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 131.58 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | c Phil Salt b Liam Livingstone | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 137.50 |
| MS Dhoni (WK) | Not out | 30 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 187.50 |
| Noor Ahmad | Not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (b 1, lb 0, w 2, nb 0, p 0) | 3 | ||||
| Total | (8 wickets, 20 overs) | 146 |
PLAYER OF THE MATCH:
RCB secured a sweet victory against CSK, making it two in a row in their rivalry since last year, and this one was particularly special. While they were lucky at times, their strategy and preparation were spot on, allowing them to dominate the game. After a certain point, the match felt one-sided, with CSK lacking the fight they are known for. CSK are typically known for their consistency and their ability to remain calm after both wins and losses. They’ll likely keep their approach simple and continue to back their players, but with an away game coming up, changes seem likely. RCB, on the other hand, will be eager for their next home match, thrilled to be heading to Bengaluru as table-toppers. That’s all for today, but tomorrow’s game between MI and GT in Ahmedabad promises to be an exciting one. Both teams lost their first games, so it should be an interesting contest. Rest up and join us back in the evening. Take care!
Match-8|RCB VS CSK|RCB Won the Match
Stats by Shashikant Singh:
- Since 2019, RCB has won each of their last five matches against CSK while defending a total.
- RCB’s victory at Chepauk in 2025 marks their first win in nine attempts here, with their only previous win in 2008 during the inaugural season. Match-8|RCB VS CSK|RCB Won the Match
Biggest defeat margins for CSK in IPL:
- 60 runs vs MI, Wankhede, 2013
- 54 runs vs PBKS, Brabourne, 2022
- 50 runs vs RCB, Chennai, 2025*
- 46 runs vs MI, Chennai, 2019
- 44 runs vs PBKS, Cuttack, 2014
- 44 runs vs DC, Dubai, 2020
Most runs for CSK in the IPL:
- 4699 – MS Dhoni (204 innings)*
- 4687 – Suresh Raina (171 innings)
- 2721 – Faf du Plessis (86 innings)
- 2433 – Ruturaj Gaikwad (67 innings)
- 1939 – Ravindra Jadeja (127 innings)
Most games missed for a team between two appearances in T20s:
- 238 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar for RCB (2009-2025)*
- 225 – Karn Sharma for RCB (2009-2023)
- 206 – Mandeep Singh for KKR (2010-2023)
- 164 – Benny Howell for Hampshire (2011-2023)
- 155 – Shikhar Dhawan for DD/DC (2008-2019)
Most runs in an IPL match without a 50+ partnership:
- 346 – RR vs RCB, Ahmedabad, 2024
- 342 – CSK vs RCB, Chennai, 2025*
- 331 – CSK vs RR, Wankhede, 2021
- 327 – MI vs PBKS, Brabourne, 2010
- 325 – RCB vs DC, Bengaluru, 2023
 Chennai v Bengaluru, Post-Match ShowRajat Patidar | Player of the Match:
“It was a good total on this surface. The ball was stopping a bit, and it wasn’t easy for the batters. Playing at Chepauk against CSK is always special because of the fans. Not only CSK but every team’s home ground has its unique vibe. We were targeting around 200 because we knew it wouldn’t be easy to chase. My goal was to stay positive and keep attacking while I was at the crease. The batting lineup was the same as last game. The wicket was helpful for spinners, so we wanted to use them early. Livingstone’s spell was key, and Hazlewood’s first over was a game-changer. The way they bowled with a consistent hard length was impressive.”
Josh Hazlewood:
“The ball is coming out nicely. I feel fresh. As a group, we were outstanding tonight, using the conditions well, just like we did against KKR. The wicket was a bit up and down, two-paced, so we aimed to hit that in-between length. The energy at RCB is always great, and it reflects in our fielding. Coming back from injury can be tough, but I used that time to focus on fitness and stay fresh. Having a left-arm bowler like Yash Dayal in the team is crucial—his change of pace is a class act.” Match-8|RCB VS CSK|RCB Won the Match
Ruturaj Gaikwad:
“Honestly, I still feel 170 was a par score on this wicket. It wasn’t easy to bat, and our fielding cost us dearly. When you’re chasing 170, you have a bit more time, but when chasing 20 extra runs on a sticky wicket, you need to adjust your batting. The ball was sticking in the first five overs, and that made it challenging. Rahul and I backed our shots, but sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. When you have to chase extra runs, you always feel like you need to stay ahead of the game. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out. We’re happy we didn’t lose by a huge margin, but it’s still a 50-run defeat. The game changed when their world-class spinners came on, and we couldn’t handle the pressure. The momentum didn’t stop, and that’s where we lost it. We have a long flight to Guwahati, and we need to improve in the fielding department before our next game.”
Match Summary:
Rachin wasn’t able to find his rhythm but kept one end intact, while Hooda struggled to get going. Dube showed some promise, but Dayal’s double-strike nearly sealed the game for RCB. CSK knew they were out of contention and simply batted out their time. Ashwin tried, Jadeja got a few, and Dhoni hit some late boundaries, but overall, the game was already over. RCB put in a complete performance to outclass CSK in their own backyard. Match-8|RCB VS CSK|RCB Won the Match