IPL Live Cricket Score, CSK vs RCB 2025: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Chennai
IPL 2025 Live Score, Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Today's Match: Follow CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 match ball-by-ball updates, latest scorecard, and key moments from the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Stay tuned for real-time match insights.
IPL 2025 Live Score, Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Today’s Match:
Skipper Rajat Patidar’s fortuitous fifty received excellent support from an unerring set of bowlers as Royal Challengers Bengaluru snapped a 17-year winless streak at Chepauk with a huge 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings here on Friday.
Having fought their way to a competitive 196/7, RCB applied the perfect squeeze on CSK with early strikes and the five-time winners crumbled without any resistance, making 146/8.
CSK’s defeat to RCB in the “Southern Derby” in their own “Anbuden” (Den of Love) was their first since the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 and it was also their biggest reversal at home thus far.
The value of the victory could have gauged from the wide smile on the face of old warhorse Virat Kohli, the only one man in this RCB line-up who was part of that distant 2008 victory.
RCB’s win came courtesy a heady mix of orthodox game of giving it all with the bat and stifling the opposition with regular wickets.
But the Royal Challengers also had to thank CSK’s shocking lack of gumption as the home side never landed a punch in reply.
CSK never recovered from a poor start which saw them losing skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (0) among three wickets inside the first two overs.
The slide began in the second over when Rahul Tripathi (5) lobbed an easy catch to short midwicket off Josh Hazlewood (3/21) while attempting a pull.
Hazlewood dealt a body blow to CSK on the final ball when he had in-form Gaikwad caught at deep square leg for a four-ball duck, off a top edge which flew high in the air.
CSK slipped to 8/3 soon when Deepak Hooda edged one behind off Bhuvneshwar Kumar while looking to guide the ball to third man, which left the five-time champions in deep trouble.
Rachin Ravindra (41, 31 balls) and Sam Curran (8) did well to arrest the slump but in bargain they could not whittle down the asking rate, which swelled to 13 runs an over.
In the ninth over, Curran went after Liam Livingstone (4-0-28-2) but was caught at long on by Krunal Pandya and it was evident at this point that CSK were staring at a heavy loss.
The regular fall of wickets never really allowed Ravindra to take the aggressive route, and his resistance ended in the 13th over when he chopped Yash Dayal onto his stumps (2/18).
Dayal reaped further benefits of the mounting pressure when he had Shivam Dube (19) playing one onto the stumps.
CSK sent in R Ashwin here, and not MS Dhoni, which told CSK had given up the fight with 116 to get with seven overs in hand.
Dayal’s twin strikes in the 13th over harmed CSK as much as RCB’s Impact Sub Suyash Sharma’s fine spell, delivering a measly 4-0-32-0 to tie down the opposition batters.
Dhoni struck three fours and two sixes to make 30 not out off 16 balls to go past Suresh Raina as CSK’s highest run-scorer in IPL history, but that was only a minor consolation point.
Earlier, Patidar rode on his luck to make a vital 51 and along with Tim David (8-ball 22) lifted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 196 for seven.
Patidar was dropped thrice by CSK fielders but he made most of the reprieves to score 51 off 32 balls (4x4s, 3x6s), providing his side a much-needed impetus in the middle-overs, while David’s late burst made up for a mid-phase slump.
Early fireworks form Phil Salt (32 off 16 balls, 5x4s, 1x6s) and Devdutt Padikkal (27 off 14 balls, 2x4s, 2x6s) had masked Virat Kohli’s (31, 30 balls) struggle but their dismissals left RCB in doldrums.
Earlier in the game, CSK invited RCB to bat, and the match quickly turned into a thrilling rollercoaster! Phil Salt came out blazing, taking on the new ball with infectious energy, while Kohli initially looked like he was finding his feet. MS Dhoni, sharp as ever, pulled off a lightning-quick stumping that changed the game’s momentum. The spinners did their job, keeping things tight, but Kohli and Patidar gradually built a partnership that started to look dangerous. Patidar, living on the edge with a couple of dropped chances, kept the scoreboard ticking and smashed a solid fifty. After a brief wobble, Tim David swooped in like a hero, launching three massive sixes in the final over that propelled RCB to an impressive 196. For CSK, Noor Ahmad was the standout bowler with a three-wicket haul, while Matheesha Pathirana picked two of his own.
With this, we wrap up this southern derby. Now then, the Indian Premier League 2025 is heading to its second weekend, and we have got another thrilling contest coming up next. The lavish Narendra Modi Stadium of Ahmedabad will light up once again, as the Gujarat Titans host Mumbai Indians in Match number 9. Both teams are coming off losing their first matches. That game will be played on Saturday, 29th March and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But do make sure you all join us for the pre-match analysis and an exciting build up an hour earlier. Till then, we take your leave from this match centre. Hope you enjoyed our coverage. Take care, until next time!
An off day for CSK then. But rather, the team would think it is better to have one early in the tournament rather than in the latter stages. However, there’s a lot for CSK to ponder upon before their next game, and batting approach is surely one of those areas. They also made a few fielding errors, for instance, dropping Rajat Patidar twice which proved too costly for them. RCB, on the other hand, stay crowned at the top with four points, and a very healthy net run rate.
The captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajat Patidar, is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He says that they posted a good total on this surface as the was stopping a bit. Adds that it was difficult to find the fence. He shares that it was special to play at Chepauk against CSK and an amazing experience performing in front of such a passionate crowd. Mentions that they were aiming for 200 and knew it wouldn’t be easy to chase. His focus was on maximizing every over while he was at the crease. He notes that the track offered assistance to the spinners and lauds Liam Livingstone for the way he bowled. He feels the bowling in Powerplay by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood was game-changing.
The captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajat Patidar, who is also adjudged as the PLAYER OF THE MATCH, is up for a chat now. He says that they posted a good total on this surface as the was stopping a bit. Adds that it was difficult to find the fence. He shares that it was special to play at Chepauk against CSK and an amazing experience performing in front of such a passionate crowd. Mentions that they were aiming for 200 and knew it wouldn’t be easy to chase. His focus was on maximizing every over while he was at the crease. He notes that the track offered assistance to the spinners and lauds Liam Livingstone for the way he bowled.
Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru is up for a chat now. Starts by saying that the ball is coming out nicely and he is feeling fresh and nice. He says it was a great display of pace and spin in unison. Thinks it was a two-paced wicket, with the fuller-length deliveries a bit easier to work with. Adds that hitting that 8-10 meter length worked in their favor. Mentions that the energy was great, coupled with a top effort in the fielding department, which really helps to lift the bowlers. Says that any time you get injured, you feel down, but he used that time wisely by doing fitness regularly. On Yash Dayal, he mentions that having a left-armer is crucial and appreciates him for having a good change of pace.
The captain of Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad, feels that 170 was a par score on this wicket and admits that their batting wasn’t up to the mark. He acknowledges that lapses in the field cost them crucial runs and that the pitch got slower and stickier as the game progressed. He mentions that at times, teams have a target score in mind, but the extra 20 runs conceded made a big difference. With three world-class spinners in the team, he stresses the importance of holding onto chances. Looking ahead, he notes the long flight to Guwahati and emphasizes the need to turn up mentally prepared. He concludes by stating that while off days with bat and ball are inevitable in a tournament like the IPL, fielding must improve.
Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru is up for a chat now. Starts by saying that the ball is coming out nicely and he is feeling fresh and nice. He says it was a great display of pace and spin in unison. Thinks it was a two-paced wicket, with the fuller-length deliveries a bit easier to work with. Adds that hitting that 8-10 meter lengths worked in their favor. Mentions that the energy was great, coupled with a top effort in the fielding department, which really helps to lift the bowlers. Says that any time you get injured, you feel down, but he used that time wisely by doing fitness regularly. On Yash Dayal, he mentions that having a left-armer is crucial and appreciates him for having a good change of pace.
The Presentation Ceremony…
Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru is up for a chat now. Starts by saying that the ball is coming out nicely and he is feeling fresh and nice. He says it was a great display of pace and spin in unison. Thinks it was a two-paced wicket, with the fuller-length deliveries a bit easier to work with. Adds that hitting that 8-10 meter lengths worked in their favor. Mentions that the energy was great, coupled with a top effort in the fielding department, which really helps to lift the bowlers.
The captain of Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad, feels that 170 was a par score on this wicket and admits that their batting wasn’t up to the mark. He acknowledges that lapses in the field cost them crucial runs and that the pitch got slower and stickier as the game progressed. He mentions that at times, teams have a target score in mind, but the extra 20 runs conceded made a big difference. With three world-class spinners in the team, he stresses the importance of holding onto chances. Looking ahead, he notes the long flight to Guwahati and emphasizes the need to turn up mentally prepared. He concludes by stating that while off days with bat and ball are inevitable in a tournament like the IPL, fielding must improve.
Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru is up for a chat now. He says it was a great display of pace and spin in unison. Thinks it was a two-paced wicket, with the fuller-length deliveries a bit easier to work with.
FORTRESS CHEPAUK HAS BEEN BREACHED! In the hallowed cauldron of the MA Chidambaram Stadium, RCB has finally exorcised their 17-year demons, shattering a haunting streak with a performance that was nothing short of total domination. This is easily one of RCB’s most famous wins in recent times, including the one at Chinnaswamy last year, where they knocked the same opposition out of the playoff race. Also, this is CSK’s biggest defeat in Chennai in the IPL, in terms of runs, against any opposition.
The captain of Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad feels that 170 was a par score on this wicket. He admits that their batting wasn’t up to the mark and that lapses in the field cost them dearly. Shares that pitch got a little slower and stickier as the game progressed.
Earlier in the game, CSK invited RCB to bat, and the match quickly turned into a thrilling rollercoaster! Phil Salt came out blazing, taking on the new ball with infectious energy, while Kohli initially looked like he was finding his feet. MS Dhoni, sharp as ever, pulled off a lightning-quick stumping that changed the game’s momentum. The spinners did their job, keeping things tight, but Kohli and Patidar gradually built a partnership that started to look dangerous. Patidar, living on the edge with a couple of dropped chances, kept the scoreboard ticking and smashed a solid fifty. After a brief wobble, Tim David swooped in like a hero, launching three massive sixes in the final over that propelled RCB to an impressive 196. For CSK, Noor Ahmad was the standout bowler with a three-wicket haul, while Khaleel Ahmed picked two of his own.
In a desperate bid to resurrect their crumbling chase, Shivam Dube launched a few powerful strikes, offering momentary sparks of hope for CSK. However, the momentum remained frustratingly out of reach, with the team struggling to gain any significant ground. The final nail in the coffin came when both Dube and Rachin Ravindra fell in a single over to Yash Dayal, leaving CSK staring at an insurmountable target. There was something to cheer for the crowd as they did get to see MS Dhoni come out to bat, who smashed a couple of biggies in the last over, along with Jadeja who, too, hit a few lusty blows, but unfortunately, it wasn’t the day to be for CSK in the end.
FORTRESS CHEPAUK HAS BEEN BREACHED! In the hallowed cauldron of the MA Chidambaram Stadium, RCB has finally exorcised their 17-year demons, shattering a haunting streak with a performance that was nothing short of total domination. This is easily one of RCB’s most famous wins in recent times, including the one at Chinnaswamy last year where they knocked the same opposition out of the playoff race. Also, this is CSK’s biggest defeat in Chennai in the IPL, in terms of runs, against any opposition.
Running through unfamiliar territories, and also losing Sam Curran on the way, Shivam Dube joined Rachin Ravindra to bail CSK out of the rut, but they were just a tinge above run-a-ball, around the halfway stage. With the asking rate climbing over 12s, the RCB spinners further put the brakes on scoring. There was a visible hold and grip for the spinners as there was minimal dew, which multiplied CSK’s struggles with them being 65/4 at the halfway stage, versus RCB’s 93/2 at the same stage.
Chasing a big total of 197, CSK needed a strong start against the new ball, but they were pegged back badly as they lost three big wickets inside the Powerplay, including the skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad on a duck. The duo of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar utilised the new ball to perfection and extracted some extra bounce, which troubled the batters. As a result, CSK were crawling at the Powerplay, being 28/3.
Not a competitive southern derby by any means as millions would have expected, but RCB will take it gleefully as they win two on the bounce. Their tournament has started with a bang with two big wins against two big opponents. Also, to be noted, both wins have come in away games, breaching the opposition’s fortresses. First defeating KKR in Eden Gardens, and now, crushing CSK at their own backyard on their way. A word of appreciation for Rajat Patidar, the skipper as well. He has shown a brave character in both games and maybe, this can turn their fortunes around? Still early days though.
FORTRESS CHEPAUK HAS BEEN BREACHED! In the hallowed cauldron of the MA Chidambaram Stadium, RCB has finally exorcised their 17-year demons, shattering a haunting streak with a performance that was nothing short of total domination. This is easily one of RCB’s most famous wins in recent times, including the one at Chinnaswamy last year where they knocked the same opposition out of the playoff race. Also, this is CSK’s biggest defeat in Chennai, against any opposition.
FORTRESS CHEPAUK HAS BEEN BREACHED! In the hallowed cauldron of the MA Chidambaram Stadium, RCB has finally exorcised their 17-year demons, shattering a haunting streak with a performance that was nothing short of total domination. This is easily one of RCB’s most famous wins in recent times, including the one at Chinnaswamy last year where they knocked the same opposition out of the playoff race.
19.6 – FOUR! RCB complete a comprehensive win!
Batsman_1 : MS Dhoni 30(16)
Batsman_2 : Noor Ahmad 0(2)
Bowler : Krunal Pandya 0/26(2)
Over : 20
Run : 16
Wicket : 0
Score : 146/8
RequiredRR :
CurrentRR : 7.30
EachBallRuns : 0,0,6,6,0,4,
19.5 – Fires in a wide yorker and it sneaks just inside the tramline on off, MSD lets it be.
19.4 – SIX! High and handsome! Speared in, on a nagging length, on middle and leg, MSD takes a step down the track and smokes it over deep square leg for another six.
19.3 – SIX! Massive hit! Floated up, on the pads, MS Dhoni heaves across the line and sends it over deep square leg for a biggie.
Josh Hazlewood is back on for his last over. He is 3-0-12-2 so far. Can he finish with a 3-fer or a 4-fer?
19.3 – Six!
19.2 – Bends his back and serves the quick bumper, over middle, MSD is hurried on the pull and misses.
Krunal Pandya to bowl the final over. Also, the fourth umpire is out with a briefcase full of balls, and it has been exchanged.
18.6 – Another swing and a miss! On a hard length, outside off, Noor stays deep in the crease and swings across the line but connects with thin air.
Batsman_1 : Noor Ahmad 0(2)
Batsman_2 : MS Dhoni 14(10)
Bowler : Josh Hazlewood 3/21(4)
Over : 19
Run : 9
Wicket : 1
Score : 130/8
RequiredRR : 67
CurrentRR : 6.84
EachBallRuns : 4,4,1,0(W),0,0,
18.5 – Banged into the deck, over middle and leg, Noor tries to take the short ball on but the ball sails over his bat.
19.1 – Slower in the air, on a nagging length, on off, MSD stabs it out on the off side.
18.5 – No run.
18.4 – OUT! TAKEN! Ravindra Jadeja could not have picked out the fielder in the deep any better! Dug in short by Josh, on off, Ravindra Jadeja presses on the back foot and pulls it sweetly. Hits it right off the middle of the bat but straight down the throat of deep mid-wicket. Phil Salt takes a reverse-cup catch over his head.
18.3 – Delivers it on the shorter side, on off, Dhoni pulls it to the right of long on for a single.
Noor Ahmad walks in to bat.
18.3 – 1 run.
18.2 – FOUR! Powered away! On a good length, around off, MSD clears his front leg and thumps it over mid-wicket for four more.
17.6 – Tossed up, full and on off, MSD lunges and pushes it to the right of the diving Rajat Patidar at extra cover for a run.
Batsman_1 : MS Dhoni 5(7)
Batsman_2 : Ravindra Jadeja 25(18)
Bowler : Suyash Sharma 0/32(4)
Over : 18
Run : 14
Wicket : 0
Score : 121/7
RequiredRR : 38
CurrentRR : 6.72
EachBallRuns : 1,4,1(1WD),6,0,1,1,