CSK VS RCB, IPL 2025 Match 8 Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Breach Fortress Chepauk, Beat Chennai Super Kings By 50 Runs

CSK VS RCB (Chennai Super Kings VS Royal Challengers Bangalore) IPL 2025 8th Match Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru snapped a 17-year winless streak at Chepauk with a commanding 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the 8th match of the IPL 2025 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday.

CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 8th Match Live Updates

CSK vs RCB IPL Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru snapped a 17-year winless streak at Chepauk with a commanding 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the 8th match of the IPL 2025 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

After posting 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 in 20 overs. 

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.

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee

28 March 2025

23:10 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB:  Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win By 50 Runs 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure a commanding 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings, marking their first win in Chennai against CSK in 17 years. A brilliant all-round performance from the team propels RCB to the top of the table with two consecutive wins.

CSK: 146/8(20)

22:40 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Jadeja Departs 

Ravindra Jadeja departs after 25 runs, and RCB is going to create history after 17 years and is close to winning their 2nd match in Chennai. 

CSk: 130/8 (19)

22:33 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Yash Removes Shivam 

Yash strikes twice in the same over, dismissing both Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube! Chennai Super Kings are in deep trouble, losing six wickets. All eyes are now on MS Dhoni under immense pressure.

CSK: 81/6(13)

22:30 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Rachin Departs 

A brilliant yorker by Yash Dayal removes the set batsman Rachin Ravindra. Rachin departs after scoring 31 runs.

CSK: 75/5(12.1)

22:14 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: CSK is In Big Trouble 

CSK is in big trouble as the required run rate increases to 15, and now both batsmen, Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube need to accelerate or CSK can lose the match. 

CSK: 75/4 (12)

21:56 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Sam Curran Departs 

Not good for Sam Curran. Departs early after giving expensive overs from bowling, CSK in deep trouble, loses their 4th wicket. 

CSK: 52/4(8.5)

21:40 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Bhuvneshwar Removes Hooda

Bhuvneshwar gets his first wicket of the match and also for RCB and removes Deepak Hooda, Chennai Super Kings 3 down. 

CSK: 26/3(5)

21:36 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Josh Gets Captain Ruturaj 

Josh picks his 2nd wicket in his first over itself, a big blow for CSK as captain Ruturaj departs for a duck. 

CSK: 8/2(2)

21:15 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB:  Josh Removes Rahul Tripathi 

Early success for RCB; Josh Hazlewood removes Rahul Tripathi, A big wicket for CSK. 

CSK: 8/1 (1.2)

21:02 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB:  Chennai Super Kings Need 197 Runs To Win

A fantastic finish for RCB as Tim David smashes three consecutive sixes, providing the perfect flourish to the innings. Rajat Patidar played a captain’s knock, anchoring the innings with a brilliant half-century. Earlier, Phil Salt set the tone with an explosive start, laying the foundation for a strong total.

RCB: 196/6(20)

20:59 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Captain Departs 

Captain Rajat Patidar departs after a fine 50, which helped RCB cross the 150 mark, and a brilliant catch by Sam Curran. Pathirana gets his first wicket. 

RCB: 176/6 (18.1)

20:56 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Jitesh Sharma Departs 

Khaleel Ahmed gets his first wicket, removing Jitesh Sharma. Half of the RCB batters are in the pavilion now. 

RCB: 176/5 (18)

20:48 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Patidar Scores 50 

Rajat Patidar, playing captain, knocks scores 50 off 30 and anchors the innings of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

RCB: 171/4 (17)

20:32 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Noor Gets Livingston 

Another big wicket for Noor Ahmed removes Liam Livingston. Livingston departs after hitting a big six. All eyes on Captain Rajat Patidar Now. 

RCB: 153/4 (16)

20:21 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB:  Noor Removes Virat 

Virat Departs after scoring 31 runs, Noor Ahmed takes the big wicket and now RCB need to accelerate for potential inning

RCB: 119/3 (13)

20:09 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB:  10 Overs To Go 

RCB have crossed the 90 runs mark in 10 overs and now Virat Kohli has to shift his gear and start targeting the CSK bowlers to reach the potential target.  

RCB: 93/2 (10)

20:02 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Devdutt Padikkal Departs 

Ashwin removes Padikkal after an expensive first over. Ashwin picks his first wicket, and Padikkal departs after an explosive inning. 

RCB: 76/2 (8)

19:55 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: End Of Powerplay 

Phil Salt departs after giving an explosive start to RCB, while Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal anchor the innings of the team. 

RCB: 56/1 (6)

19:40 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Salt Departs 

Phil Salt departs after giving an explosive start to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, amazing stumping by MS Dhoni . 

RCB: 45/1(5)

19:18 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: An Explosive Start 

A good start for RCB as Phil Salt targets early to the CSK Bowlers. 

RCB: 25/0(2)

19:16 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Impact Subs For Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

 Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage

19:11 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Impact Subs Chennai Super Kings 

Shivam Dube, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed

19:10 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Playing XI For Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

19:09 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Playing XI For Chennai Super Kings 

Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed

19:08 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Captains End (Ruturaj Gaikwad)

We are going to bowl first. I think it will play slightly better than the last game. So far there hasn't been any dew, we don't know when the dew will arrive and it is not in our control. There are areas; we were sitting behind in the field and would like to be more aggressive, batting wise we can be more clinical. We have just got one change - Pathirana comes back for Ellis. ~~ Ruturaj Gaikwad 

19:07 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Captains End (Rajat Patidar)

We had decided to bowl first. It will not make much difference, the surface looks hard, we will try to put up a total and keep them under pressure. The boys did well in the last game. We have to be at our best in every game and we will try to do that today also. The bowling unit after 13 overs.. the way they came back was amazing to see, the intent shown by the batting side was good. It is one of the biggest games in the league because of the fans it makes it fun and exciting. One change - Bhuvi comes in for Rasikh. ~~ Rajat Patidar 

18:38 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Ashwin Against Patidar

Ravichandran Ashwin has a good record against Rajat Patidar, who has been RCB's best player against spinners. Ashwin has dismissed Patidar twice in 25 balls bowled at him. 

18:26 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Toss Update 

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first against RCB. 

18:25 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Probable XII Of RCB 

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

18:17 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Probable XII For CSK 

Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

18:06 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Opening Duo Of CSK and RCB 

Openers Unleashed! 

CSK’s #RachinRavindran & #RuturajGaikwad and RCB’s @imVkohli & @PhilSalt1 have turned opening into an absolute mayhem!  #IPLonJioStar #CSKvRCB | FRI, 28th Mar, 6:30 PM | LIVE on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 3 & JioHotstar |… pic.twitter.com/uVtlattofG

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

17:50 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: CSK Gearing Up 

Flame On! 
Power Up! 
RRREADYYY! #CSKvRCB #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/ewEC9AfvCU

— Chennai Super Kings ( ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2025

17:50 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: King vs Thala 

The  legends is heating up, and so is the social buzz! 

still leads, but  is closing in. The gap is shrinking, but who will rule the game?  #IPLonJioStar #CSKvRCB | FRI, 28th Mar, 6:30 PM | LIVE on Star… pic.twitter.com/VXgQzqY8u1

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

17:15 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Battle Of GEN BOLD Captains 

They’re bold, fearless, and ready to lead! 

Gen Bold #RuturajGaikwad & #RajatPatidar step into the spotlight in a battle of big-hitters & legends! Who’ll leave a mark? #IPLonJioStar #CSKvRCB | FRI, 28th MAR, 6:30 PM only on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star… pic.twitter.com/KxP4uti18o

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

17:01 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Key Matchups In CSK vs RCB 

Rutu vs yash dayal and hazelwood

Hooda vs Krunal Pandya

Jadeja vs Yash Dayal

 Kohli and Patidar vs Jadeja and Noor

Phil Salt vs Khaleel Ahmed

16:44 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Which Spinner Will Shine Today? 

The Super Kings  The Challengers

7:30 PM IST
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Which colour are you putting on tonight?  #TATAIPL | #CSKvRCB | @ChennaiIPL | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/3EpkKBTzLT

— IndianPremierLeague (IPL) March 28, 2025

16:34 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: How Many Runs Will Phil Salt Score? 

Too much Salt! 
Too much assault! #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/ss8Sf1S0Lf

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCBTweets) March 28, 2025

16:25 IST

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Run Scorers 

Top 5 run scorers in CSK vs RCB
Virat Kohli -- 1053 runs in 33 matches
MS Dhoni -- 765 runs in 32 matches
Suresh Raina -- 616 runs in 26 matches
Faf du Plessis -- 519 runs in 16 matches
AB de Villiers -- 399 runs in 21 matches

16:04 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Virat vs SPIN 

imVkohli vs Spin – It’s No Contest! 

When spinners take aim, GEN GOLD star Kohli flips the game!
Turning tracks? Tight lines? Doesn't matter – Kohli rules them all!#IndianPossibleLeague  CSK  RCB | FRI, 28th MAR | 6:30 PM | LIVE on Star Sports Network &… pic.twitter.com/Anj0Fm27t5

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

15:51 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: A Paradise For Spinners 

A little more balance between bat and ball. In the opening game here, 25 out of the 40 overs, including 14/20 in the second innings, were bowled by the spinners, who found little, but enough assistance. Teams will still want to chase with seven of the last 10 games played here, including four of the last five, won by teams batting second.

15:28 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: CSK's Plan Against Rajat Patidar

Ravichandran Ashwin has a good record against Patidar, the best-spin hitter in RCB's ranks. The offspinner has dismissed the RCB captain twice in 25 balls bowled at him while conceding at less than a run a ball.

15:16 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Craze In Unreal 

 4 hours to go for the  & - MS Dhoni - Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Virat Kohli - Rajat Patidar!

From #CSK holding a 2% edge to #RCB leveling the score for a perfect tie, the tides have turned once again! 

Who will claim this game?… pic.twitter.com/17pMQJPymM

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

15:12 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Devdutt Padikal Preparing For CSK Clash 

Strategies at play, Chepauk’s the stage.
Players and coach are crafting the next page. #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025 #CSKvRCB pic.twitter.com/FXwAqdxPNu

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCBTweets) March 28, 2025

14:58 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Leading Wicket Taker 

Ravindra Jadeja is the leading wicket-taker for CSK against RCB with 18 wickets, While Vinay Kumar is the leading wicket-taker for RCB against CSK with 15 wickets. 

14:47 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB:  Dhoni's Performance Against RCB 

MS Dhoni is the leading run scorer against Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 765 runs in 32 matches, averaging 29.58 with a strike rate of 146.83; his highest score is 84. 

14:35 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Virat's Performance Against CSK 

Virat Kohli is the leading run scorer against the Chennai Super Kings with 1053 runs in 32 matches, averaging 37.60 with a strike rate of 126.25; his highest score is 90. 

14:26 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Recent Clash Of CSK vs RCB 

In the previous IPL season, CSK and RCB faced each other twice during the league stage. In the first match, CSK comfortably chased down the target to win by six wickets at home. However, in the second clash, which was a do-or-die encounter for both teams, RCB triumphed with a 27-run victory, securing their place in the playoffs. This result showcased RCB’s resilience under pressure and their ability to rise to the occasion when it mattered the most.

14:23 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Top Run Scorer 

2 GEN GOLD maestros. 1 Legendary Clash 
@msdhoni vs @imVkohli

As these familiar foes face off, who will lead their side to victory? #IPLonJioStar #CSKvRCB | FRI, 28th MAR | 6:30 PM | on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 3 & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/DX0Ig3AXUr

— Star Sports (StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

14:15 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Clash In Bangalore 

At RCB’s home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the two teams have clashed 11 times. Both teams have equal 5-5 wins, while one match was tied.

14:04 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Clash In Chennai 

At CSK's home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the two teams have faced each other nine times. CSK has dominated these encounters, winning eight matches, while RCB's sole victory at this venue dates back to 2008.

13:41 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB Live Updates: Rajat On His Captaincy Style

RCB captain Rajat Paitidar speaks about his captaincy style ahead of the IPL 2025 clash against CSK.

"My way of captaincy is different." RCB captain #RajatPatidar discusses the team's form and his leadership approach ahead of the CSK clash. 

Will we see heroics from this Gen Bold star? #IPLonJioStar #CSKvRCB | FRI, 28th MAR, 6:30 PM only on Star Sports 1, Star… pic.twitter.com/bLOCyHYYzJ

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025

13:30 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Fleming On Playing Conditions 

"It's difficult, we don’t have much influence on what comes up. Each pitch has a different characteristic so we’ll work really hard to work out what’ll work and what we have and try to get us pretty well equipped for all conditions, because that’s been the key here," said Fleming. 

13:07 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB Live Updates: Matthew Hayden Meets CSK Players

Then, now and Forever Yellove, Haydos! #CSKvRCB #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/6punPMLVrD

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2025

13:06 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Fleming On Pathirana

Speaking ahead of the contest against RCB, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming gave an update on the injury of Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana. 

"It's only been one game and one game we won, so we’re not a team that tinkers that much. Pathirana is progressing nicely," said Fleming. 

12:26 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB Live Updates: Will Pathirana Play?

After missing out on Chennai Super Kings' campaign opener against Mumbai Indians, Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has also been ruled out of teams' IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

11:50 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Fleming On RCB

Speaking ahead of the contest against RCB, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming described the competition as even.

"Things change quite quickly. The RCB from last year, the CSK from last year are quite different. We don’t look at all into past performances. Certainly looking at their team Kohli is a big part of it, but they’ve got other strengths as well. The competition is really even this year," said Fleming. 

11:48 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB Live Updates: Head-To-Head Record

This will be the 34th match between CSK and RCB in IPL, with the Super Kings leading the head-to-head 21-11.

Matches Played: 33
CSK won: 21
RCB won: 11
No Result: 1

11:21 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: RCB’s Struggles Against Spin

RCB have consistently struggled against quality spin attacks, and with CSK’s trio of Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, and Noor Ahmed, they face a daunting challenge on a turning Chepauk pitch.

11:18 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: Record-Breaking Viewership Expected

With Dhoni and Kohli possibly playing their final IPL seasons, the CSK vs RCB match is expected to hit record TV ratings, attracting fans globally.

11:03 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: A Historic Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka Feud

Beyond the IPL, this rivalry stems from decades of domestic cricket battles between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, adding deeper emotion and intensity to the contest.

11:00 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: MS Dhoni vs Virat Kohli: A Rivalry of Legends

Dhoni and Kohli, two of the IPL’s biggest icons, bring massive fan followings, historical clashes, and leadership legacies, making this one of the most-watched fixtures of the season.

10:51 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: RCB’s Emotional Win Last Year

RCB shattered CSK fans’ hopes in IPL 2024’s last league match, knocking them out of the playoffs. The dramatic win fuels this rivalry’s intensity ahead of their 2025 clash.

10:48 IST

IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB: CSK’s Dominance at Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings have a staggering 8-1 record over RCB at Chepauk, making it one of the most lopsided home-ground matchups in IPL history. Can RCB break the jinx?

10:37 IST

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