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Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 8 Match Summary

CSK vs RCB, 2025 - T20 Summary

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Scorecard
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Match 8, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai , Mar 28, 2025
Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings
146/8 (20.0/20)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru
196/7 (20.0/20)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Rajat Patidar
    51(32)
RCB 196/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108588-rajat-patidar-playerprofile>Rajat Patidar</a>
Rajat Patidar
51 (32)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 159.37SR
<a href=/cricket/players/111341-philip-salt-playerprofile>Phil Salt</a>
Phil Salt
32 (16)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 200SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Noor Ahmad
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/3
R/W
Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/2
R/W
CSK 146/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/113659-rachin-ravindra-playerprofile>Rachin Ravindra</a>
Rachin Ravindra
41 (31)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 132.25SR
<a href=/cricket/players/700-ms-dhoni-playerprofile>MS Dhoni</a>
MS Dhoni
30 (16)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 187.50SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
ECON 5.25
4
OVERS
21/3
R/W
Bowler
Yash Dayal
ECON 6.00
3
OVERS
18/2
R/W
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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 in the IPL, in terms of runs, against any opposition.
Over 20 : 146/8
16 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 619.3
  • 619.4
  • 019.5
  • 419.6
MS Dhoni
30 (16)
N. Ahmad
0 (2)
K. Pandya
2-0-26-0
19.6
4
Krunal Pandya To MS Dhoni
FOUR! Royal Challengers Bengaluru complete a comprehensive win! Krunal goes into the deck again, over middle and leg, MSD helps the pull to the left of short fine leg for a boundary. Joy in the RCB camp as they make it two in two and register a win against CSK in Chepauk for the first time since 2008.
19.5
0
Krunal Pandya To MS Dhoni
Fires in a wide yorker and it sneaks just inside the tramline on off, MSD lets it be.
19.4
6
Krunal Pandya To MS Dhoni
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
6
Krunal Pandya To MS Dhoni
SIX! Massive hit! Floated up, on the pads, MS Dhoni heaves across the line and sends it over deep square leg for a biggie.
19.2
0
Krunal Pandya To MS Dhoni
Bends his back and serves the quick bumper, over middle, MSD is hurried on the pull and misses.
19.1
0
Krunal Pandya To MS Dhoni
Slower in the air, on a nagging length, on off, MSD stabs it out on the off side.
Krunal Pandya to bowl the final over. Also, the fourth umpire is out with a briefcase full of balls, and it has been exchanged.
Over 19 : 130/8
9 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 418.2
  • 118.3
  • W 18.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
N. Ahmad
0 (2)
MS Dhoni
14 (10)
J. Hazlewood
4-0-21-3
18.6
0
Josh Hazlewood To Noor Ahmad
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.
18.5
0
Josh Hazlewood To Noor Ahmad
Banged into the deck, over middle and leg, Noor tries to take the short ball on but the ball sails over his bat.
Noor Ahmad walks in to bat.
18.4
W
Josh Hazlewood To Ravindra Jadeja OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Ravindra Jadeja could not have picked out the fielder in the deep any better! Dug in short by Josh, on off, 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. Third wicket of the night for the Aussie.
18.3
1
Josh Hazlewood To MS Dhoni
Delivers it on the shorter side, on off, Dhoni pulls it to the right of long on for a single.
18.2
4
Josh Hazlewood To MS Dhoni
FOUR! Powered away! On a good length, around off, MSD clears his front leg and thumps it over mid-wicket for four more.
18.1
4
Josh Hazlewood To MS Dhoni
FOUR! Innovative and effective! On a back of a length, over middle, MS Dhoni gets across the stumps and scoops it through fine leg for a boundary.
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?
Over 18 : 121/7
14 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 617.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
MS Dhoni
5 (7)
R. Jadeja
25 (18)
S. Sharma
4-0-32-0
17.6
1
Suyash Sharma To MS Dhoni
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.
17.5
1
Suyash Sharma To Ravindra Jadeja
Offers flight, very full, on off, Jadeja drills it down to long off for one.
17.4
0
Suyash Sharma To Ravindra Jadeja
Pushed through quicker, on the pads, Ravindra misses the flick and wears it on the thigh pad.
Full Commentary
20 OV
16 Runs
K. Pandya to MS Dhoni
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 619.3
  • 619.4
  • 019.5
  • 419.6
19 OV
9 Runs
J. Hazlewood to MS Dhoni R. Jadeja N. Ahmad
  • 418.1
  • 418.2
  • 118.3
  • W 18.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
18 OV
14 Runs
S. Sharma to MS Dhoni R. Jadeja
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 617.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
6 Runs
J. Hazlewood to R. Jadeja MS Dhoni
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
3 Runs
L. Livingstone to R. Jadeja R. Ashwin MS Dhoni
  • 115.1
  • W 15.2
  • 015.3
  • 215.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
10 Runs
K. Pandya to R. Ashwin R. Jadeja
  • 114.1
  • 214.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 214.5
  • 414.6
14 OV
7 Runs
L. Livingstone to R. Ashwin R. Jadeja
  • 113.1
  • 213.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
6 Runs
Y. Dayal to R. Ravindra R. Jadeja S. Dube R. Ashwin
  • W 12.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • W 12.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
2 Runs
S. Sharma to S. Dube R. Ravindra
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 1 B 11.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
8 Runs
Y. Dayal to R. Ravindra S. Dube
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
12 Runs
S. Sharma to S. Dube R. Ravindra
  • 09.1
  • 69.2
  • 09.3
  • 49.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
8 Runs
L. Livingstone to R. Ravindra S. Curran S. Dube
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 48.3
  • 18.4
  • W 8.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
5 Runs
S. Sharma to R. Ravindra S. Curran
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 27.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
10 Runs
L. Livingstone to S. Curran R. Ravindra
  • 16.1
  • 26.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 46.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
4 Runs
Y. Dayal to R. Ravindra S. Curran
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
8 Runs
B. Kumar to R. Ravindra D. Hooda S. Curran
  • 1 WD 4.1
  • 44.1
  • 24.2
  • 14.3
  • W 4.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
5 Runs
J. Hazlewood to R. Ravindra D. Hooda
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
5 Runs
B. Kumar to R. Ravindra D. Hooda
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
1 Runs
J. Hazlewood to R. Ravindra R. Tripathi R. Gaikwad
  • 11.1
  • W 1.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • W 1.6
1 OV
7 Runs
B. Kumar to R. Ravindra R. Tripathi
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs
  • Player of the Match Rajat Patidar
  • Umpire Nitin Menon (IND), Saiyed Khalid (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Bengaluru 196/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Referral 3 (19.6 ovs): T David against CHE (Wide) Unsuccessful (CHE: 1, BLR: 0)
  • Referral 2 (17.6 ovs): T David against CHE (Wide) Unsuccessful (CHE: 1, BLR: 1)
  • R Patidar T20 fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (4x4) (3x6)
  • Bengaluru 153/4 in 16.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Bengaluru 138/3 in 15.0 overs
  • R Patidar dropped on 19 by R Tripathi in 12.1 overs
  • R Patidar dropped on 17 by D Hooda in 11.3 overs
  • Bengaluru 103/2 in 10.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Bengaluru 83/2 in 9.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bengaluru 56/1
  • Bengaluru 54/1 in 5.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (2.1 ovs): CHE against V Kohli (LBW) Unsuccessful (CHE: 1, BLR: 2)
  • Chennai 101/7 in 15.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 81/6 in 13.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 52/4 in 8.5 overs
  • Chennai 51/3 in 8.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Chennai 30/3
  • Referral 1 (4.4 ovs): BLR against D Hooda (Caught) Successful (CHE: 2, BLR: 2)
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Nicholas Pooran LSG 357 59.50
Sai Sudharsan GT 329 54.83
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