RCB Ends 17-Year Drought at Chepauk with Historic Victory Over CSK

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs, marking their first win at the venue since 2008 and exposing CSK's tactical vulnerabilities.

RCB posted 196/7, with captain Rajat Patidar scoring a pivotal 51 off 32 balls and Tim David adding late fireworks with three sixes in the final over.
Josh Hazlewood led RCB's bowling attack, taking 3/21 and dismantling CSK's top order early in the chase.
CSK's batting lineup faltered under pressure, with MS Dhoni's unbeaten 30 off 16 balls coming too late to salvage the match.
MS Dhoni's low batting position at number nine drew widespread criticism, raising questions about CSK's tactical decisions.
RCB's win, their largest-ever margin against CSK at Chepauk, has solidified their position at the top of the IPL 2025 points table with two consecutive victories.