Cricket Highlights, March 28: IPL 2025 (8th Match) – RCB vs CSK

RCB vs CSK (8th Match) – Highlights

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings (RCB vs CSK) at Chepauk turned out to be a one-sided affair as RCB secured a resounding 50-run victory over their arch-rivals. Rajat Patidar’s blistering half-century and Josh Hazlewood’s lethal spell ensured RCB’s dominance, leaving the home crowd stunned.

Opting to bat first, RCB got off to a fiery start, with Phil Salt setting the tone with a quickfire 32 off just 16 balls. Virat Kohli, playing the anchor role, struggled for fluency but still managed a composed 31 off 30 deliveries. Devdutt Padikkal, promoted to No. 3, played a crucial cameo, smashing 27 off 14 balls at an explosive strike rate of 192.85. However, the real fireworks came from Rajat Patidar, who led from the front as the stand-in captain. His authoritative 51 off 32 deliveries, laced with four boundaries and three sixes, propelled RCB towards a strong total.

Liam Livingstone, Tim David, and Jitesh Sharma provided late acceleration, with David being particularly destructive, hammering an unbeaten 22 off just 8 balls. CSK’s bowling attack, despite Noor Ahmad’s three-wicket haul, failed to contain RCB’s batting firepower. Matheesha Pathirana chipped in with two wickets, but the likes of Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja proved expensive, conceding over 11 runs per over. RCB finished with a formidable 196/7, setting a daunting target for the Super Kings.

Chasing 197, CSK had a disastrous start, losing Rahul Tripathi and Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad within the first two overs. Josh Hazlewood was the wrecker-in-chief, removing both batters in quick succession. Deepak Hooda followed soon after, leaving CSK struggling at 26/3 inside five overs. Rachin Ravindra provided some resistance, playing a well-crafted 41 off 31 balls, but wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals.

Shivam Dube and Sam Curran failed to build a partnership, while Ravindra Jadeja played a counterattacking 25 off 19 before perishing to Hazlewood. Liam Livingstone made a significant impact with the ball, dismissing both Ashwin and Curran, further denting CSK’s chase. At 99/7 in the 16th over, the game was all but over, with only MS Dhoni left to salvage some pride. The veteran wicketkeeper rolled back the years with a valiant 30 off 16, including three boundaries and two sixes, but it was far too little, too late. CSK finished at 146/8 in their 20 overs, falling short by 50 runs.

Josh Hazlewood was the standout performer with figures of 3/21 in his four overs, earning him Cricinfo’s MVP award. Yash Dayal and Liam Livingstone picked up two wickets each, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar provided an early breakthrough. RCB’s bowling unit executed their plans to perfection, ensuring that CSK never gained any momentum in the chase.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Scoreboard

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 196/7 (20)

Chennai Super Kings – 146/8 (20)

Result – RCB won by 50 runs

Player of the Match – Rajat Patidar

RCB vs CSK Playing Eleven

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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

Chennai Super Kings

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

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