RCB Tops IPL 2025 Table After Historic Win, GT Secures First Victory as MI Struggles Continue

RCB's breakthrough at Chepauk and GT's tactical win over MI highlight shifting IPL dynamics, while MI faces mounting pressure with two consecutive losses.

RCB defeated CSK by 50 runs at Chepauk, marking their first victory at the venue in 17 years, with standout performances from Rajat Patidar and Josh Hazlewood.
MS Dhoni became CSK's all-time leading IPL run-scorer during the match but faced criticism for being demoted to number nine in the batting order.
GT secured their first win of the season, beating MI by 36 runs, with Sai Sudharsan's 63 and Prasidh Krishna's disciplined bowling leading the charge.
MI's poor fielding and batting, coupled with Rohit Sharma's continued struggles, have left the team winless after two matches, prompting criticism from captain Hardik Pandya.
The use of a black-soil pitch by GT was a deliberate tactic to counter MI's strengths, sparking discussions about home advantage strategies in IPL 2025.