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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted history as they registered their first-ever win at Chepauk in 17 years, defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs in a dominant display. Under new captain Rajat Patidar, RCB put on a complete performance, first posting 196/7 and then restricting CSK to 146/8 in 20 overs. The win was built on disciplined bowling and smart tactical play, handing RCB an early advantage in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
RCB’s balanced batting effort sets up a strong total
RCB’s batting innings saw mixed fortunes but ended with a competitive 196/7. Phil Salt (32 off 16) started aggressively, but MS Dhoni’s lightning stumping off Noor Ahmad halted his charge. Virat Kohli (31 off 30) struggled for fluency, especially against spin, but showed his fighting spirit after being hit by a Matheesha Paﷺthirana bouncer, respౠonding with a six and a four. However, his innings ended prematurely as he perished trying to take on Noor.
The middle order provided stability with Devdutt Padikkal (27 off 14) playing a quick cameo before falling to Ravichandran Ashwin. Rajat Patidar (51 off 32) led from the front, capitalizing on CSK’s fielding lapses, as he was dropped three times. His well-paced knock kept RCB in control before Tim David’s late fireworks (22🦩 off 8) not out ensured they reached a par-plus score on a trick🍎y Chepauk pitch.
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CSK’s bizarre batting and RCB’s clinical bowling
CSK never recovered from their disastrous start. Josh Hazlewood (3/21) struck early, dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rahul Tripathi inside the powerplay. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/20) made an instant impact on RCB debut, while Yash Dayal (2/18) and Liam Livingstone (2/28) ensured the pressure never eased. CSK’s strategy raised eyebrows as Sam Curran (8 off 13) was sent ahead of spin-hitter Shivam Dube, wasting valuable balls and adding to CSK’s misery. The early wickets left them chasing an improbable equation as RCB’s bowlers capitalized on the♔ slow surface, never allowing CSK to build momentum. With this comprehensive win, RCB not only silenced critics but also ended their 17-y꧒ear drought at Chepauk, marking a significant moment in their IPL journey.
Here’s how fans reacted:
ARRRRR CEEEEE BEEEEEE 🐝♥️
After 17 years 😅😅😅♥️♥️♥️♥️— Varsha Bollamma (@VarshaBollamma)
RCB RCB chants at the Chepauk. 🥹
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets)
Congratulations to RCB for an emphatic victory over Southern rivals CSK in t🐎heir Chepauk fortress after 18 long years. A great all round performance with bat and ball. Play Bold guys.
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya)
Been a long time coming but a stellar effort from RCB to breach the Chepauk fortress! They do look a team with all t🐬he bases covered. The way Rajat Patidar has stepped up to the leadership role has been impressive. Well played 👏🏻
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Rajat 🫡
— Danish Sait (@DanishSait)
RCB⭕ Looking solid this season… after ag🙈es in Chennai. 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
I know he's been a bit lucky today but this Patidar is some player!!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
RCB break the Chepauk Jinx! 👏
First win for RCB at the venue since 2008!
And they have comprehe🎀nsively beaten✅ CSK who got into a pickle on a tricky deck.
For now, well led from the front, Rajat!
Cherish the win!
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS)
Big win at Eden Gardens.
Bigger win at Chepauk.Well played, RCB. Very impressive.
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh)
🚨 RCB CREATE HISTORY! 🔴🔥
RCB defe🌌ated CSK at Chepauk for the first time since 2008! 💥
They break the lo♛ng-standing curꦑse and move to No.1 in the points table! 🔝💪🏏
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
