CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025:On Friday, March 28, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Chepauk for the first time since the first season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025: CSK’s Historic Loss at Chepauk
RCB batted first, and Phil Salt gave them a great start by hitting some exciting shots during the powerplay. He scored 32 runs off 16 balls before being stumped by MS Dhoni. Devdutt Padikkal also played a quick and useful knock, scoring 27 runs off 14 balls.
Virat Kohli struggled to time the ball after facing an over from Matheesha Pathirana, where he hit a six and a four off consecutive balls. He was dismissed for 31 off 30 balls. RCB captain Rajat Patidar was dropped three times in two overs but capitalized on the chances, scoring 51 off 32 balls with four fours and three sixes.
In the final over, Tim David hit three sixes off Sam Curran to help RCB finish with 196/7. Noor Ahmad was the top bowler for CSK, taking three wickets.
In response, CSK had a terrible start, losing Rahul Tripathi and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad in the second over by Josh Hazlewood. Deepak Hooda was also dismissed cheaply in the fifth over, leaving CSK at a poor 26/3.
Rachin Ravindra and Sam Curran tried to build a partnership, but Curran was out while attempting a big shot off Liam Livingstone. Wickets continued to fall in the middle overs, and CSK were 7 down for 99 with 28 balls remaining.
MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja put on 31 runs off 20 balls to delay the loss. After Ravindra Jadeja was out in the second last over, Dhoni hit two sixes and a four off Krunal Pandya in the final over to reduce the margin. Dhoni finished unbeaten on 30 off 16 balls, as CSK ended with 146/8 in 20 overs.
Hazlewood was impressive with 3/21 in four overs. Yash Dayal, Livingstone, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two, two, and one wicket, respectively, on debut for RCB.
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with hilarious memes and reactions to the thrilling encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Check out the best reactions:
MS Dhoni in the dressing room before going on the pitch pic.twitter.com/xOPHfTUB6G
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 28, 2025
M. S. Dhoni comes to bat only in two situations –
1. when the match is already lost
2. when they are already winning— Krishna Lahoti (@avgphoenixguy) March 28, 2025
🚨 RCB DEFEATED CSK AFTER 6155 DAYS AT CHEPAUK 🤯 🚨 pic.twitter.com/E6Ue2xAn0P
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 28, 2025
Bringing Dhoni to bat 😂 pic.twitter.com/g5JxUQ9VIg
— maithun (@Being_Humor) March 28, 2025
RCB WPL 2025
Two big wins to start & then they traveled to Chinnaswamy & lost 5 in a Trot
RCB IPL 2025
Two big wins to start, then they traveled to Chinnaswamy…..
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) March 28, 2025
aaj to aana padega 😭 pic.twitter.com/owVUeBDeI2
— maithun (@Being_Humor) March 28, 2025
CAPTAIN RAJAT PATIDAR.
– First RCB Captain since Dravid to win a match against CSK at Chepauk 🎯 pic.twitter.com/fcDYvwEnpb
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 28, 2025
When Dhoni starts hitting after the match is already lost pic.twitter.com/pSeEer0Mzt
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 28, 2025
ALSO READ: CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli’s Heated Send-Off To Rahul Tripathi Has Gone Viral
