RCB vs CSK IPL Match: Live Score & Match Highlights

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Finish at 196/7 in 20 Overs

Key Moments:

• Rajat Patidar (51 off 32) led RCB’s charge with a crucial half-century, including 4 fours and 3 sixes.
• Tim David (22 off 8)* provided a late flourish with three consecutive sixes off Sam Curran in the final over.
• Phil Salt (32 off 16) gave RCB a fiery start, smashing Ashwin for a six and two fours in one over.
• CSK’s Bowling:
  • Noor Ahmad (4-0-36-3) was the standout bowler, dismissing Kohli, Livingstone, and stumping Salt.
  • Pathirana (4-0-36-2) bowled with pace and got Patidar and Krunal Pandya.
  • Khaleel Ahmed (4-0-28-1) kept things tight in the middle overs.
  • Jadeja (3-0-37-0) was expensive, while Sam Curran (3-0-34-0) struggled in the death.

Turning Points:

• MS Dhoni’s Lightning Stumping removed Salt off Noor Ahmad.
• Kohli’s Struggles (31 off 30) – survived a helmet blow from Pathirana but couldn’t accelerate.
• CSK’s Dropped Catches (Patidar was dropped twice) proved costly.
• Final Over Carnage – Tim David smashed three sixes off Curran, taking RCB close to 200.

Final Score: RCB 196/7 (20 overs)

CSK need 197 to win.

A strong finish by RCB, but CSK’s bowlers had moments of brilliance. Will CSK chase this down? Stay tuned!

Stats & Analysis:

• • Powerplay: RCB 56/1 (Salt’s aggressive start)
  • Middle Overs: CSK pulled things back with spin (Noor & Jadeja).
  • Death Overs: RCB accelerated (62 runs in last 5 overs).
  • Key Matchup: Noor Ahmad vs RCB middle-order (3 wickets).

RCB’s Bowling Masterclass Stuns CSK

In a rare and dominant performance at Chepauk, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) outclassed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by bowling them out for 146 in 20 overs, securing a massive win. RCB’s bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood (3/21) and supported by Yash Dayal (2/18) and Liam Livingstone (2/28), dismantled CSK’s batting lineup with precision.

Powerplay Carnage: Hazlewood Strikes Twice

• Hazlewood’s dream over: Removed Rahul Tripathi (5) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (0) in the second over, leaving CSK reeling at 8/2.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar trapped Deepak Hooda (4) with a sharp caught-behind decision (via DRS).
• CSK’s powerplay score: 30/3 – their lowest in IPL 2025.

Middle-Order Collapse

• Yash Dayal cleaned up Rachin Ravindra (41 off 31) and Shivam Dube (19 off 15) in the same over, killing CSK’s hopes.
• Livingstone dismissed Sam Curran (8) and Ravichandran Ashwin (11) as CSK slumped to 98/6.

Dhoni’s Late Fireworks in a Lost Cause

• MS Dhoni (30 off 16)* entertained fans with three sixes and two fours, becoming CSK’s highest IPL run-scorer (4689 runs), surpassing Suresh Raina.
• Jadeja (25) hit a six but fell to Hazlewood, ending CSK’s resistance.

RCB’s Clinical Bowling Stats

• Hazlewood: 4-0-21-3
• Dayal: 3-0-18-2
• Livingstone: 4-0-28-2
• Bhuvi & Krunal kept it tight, ensuring CSK never recovered.

Key Moments

• Kohli’s DRS masterstroke led to Hooda’s dismissal.
• RCB’s aggressive fielding and relentless bowling left CSK with no escape.
• First time since 2008 that RCB defeated CSK at Chepauk.

Verdict: RCB’s Statement Win

RCB’s bowling dominance and CSK’s batting collapse made this a one-sided affair. With this win, RCB boosted their NRR and sent a strong message to the tournament.

Final Score: CSK 146/8 (20) | RCB won by a big margin.