NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lastly broke their 17-year shedding streak at MA Chidambaram Stadium, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs of their IPL 2025 conflict on Friday. This was RCB’s first win on the venue since their 14-run triumph on Could 21, 2008, throughout the inaugural IPL season.
It was the tenth assembly between the 2 well-liked franchises at Chepauk, the place CSK had dominated with eight consecutive wins since 2010. Whereas CSK went on to win 5 IPL titles throughout this era, RCB continued their seek for a maiden championship.
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STATS: RCB vs CKS at Chepauk

Batting first, RCB put up a commanding 196/7 in 20 overs, with captain Rajat Patidar main from the entrance with a 32-ball 51. Phil Salt (32 off 16) set the tone early, whereas Virat Kohli (31 off 30) and Tim David (22 off 8) added essential runs.
CSK’s chase received off to a disastrous begin as Josh Hazlewood struck twice in his first over, dismissing Rahul Tripathi and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Rachin Ravindra (41 off 31) fought again, however common wickets derailed CSK’s pursuit.
MS Dhoni (30 not out off 16) offered late fireworks, nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient as CSK managed 146 for 8 of their 20 overs, handing RCB a long-awaited win at Chepauk.