Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) solidified their hold on the top spot of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table with a dominant 50-run victory over arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk on March 28. The win marked RCB’s first triumph over CSK at the iconic venue since 2008, boosting their net run rate to +2.266 and giving them 4 points from 2 matches.
Opting to bat first after CSK won the toss, RCB posted a formidable total of 196/7, with crucial contributions from their middle order. In response, CSK crumbled under RCB’s disciplined bowling attack. Josh Hazlewood emerged as the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for just 21 runs in his four-over spell. Debutant Bhuvneshwar Kumar also impressed with figures of 1/20, while Yash Dayal (2/18) and Liam Livingstone (2/28) delivered crucial blows in the middle overs.
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Despite a brief late flourish from MS Dhoni, who smashed two sixes in the final over off Krunal Pandya, CSK could only manage 146/8 in 20 overs, falling well short of the target. The comprehensive win not only broke RCB’s long-standing Chepauk jinx but also stretched their brilliant start to IPL 2025.
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IPL 2025 Points Table after March 28 game between CSK and RCB
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