CSK vs RCB, 8th Match - IPL 2025 Live Score, Match Report & Highlights

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Match 8 Report

RCB Crushes CSK by 50 Runs in a Power-Packed Clash at Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 8th match of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. In a high-octane battle, RCB emerged victorious, registering a 50-run win over their southern rivals.

Match Summary:

• Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 8th Match, IPL 2025

• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

• Date: March 28, 2025

• Result: RCB won by 50 runs

RCB Batting Performance:

RCB, put to bat first, put up a solid total of 196/7 in 20 overs. Rajat Patidar was the star of the innings, smashing a 51 off 32 balls, supported by Virat Kohli (45 off 30) and Tim David (quickfire 28 off 11). The late flourish came as a result of David's aggressive hitting, striking three sixes in the final over bowled by Sam Curran.

Top Batters for RCB:

• Rajat Patidar – 51 (32)

• Virat Kohli – 45 (30)

• Tim David – 28 (11)

CSK Bowling Highlights:

Despite an early breakthrough by Deepak Chahar, CSK bowlers struggled with death bowling. Tushar Deshpande was expensive, conceding 44 runs in 4 overs, while Matheesha Pathirana managed to pick up two wickets.

Key Bowlers for CSK:

• Matheesha Pathirana – 2/35 (4)

• Deepak Chahar – 1/29 (3)

• Ravindra Jadeja – 1/28 (4)

CSK’s Struggle in the Chase:

Chasing 197, CSK faltered early, losing wickets at regular intervals. Rachin Ravindra fought hard, scoring 41 off 31 balls, but lacked support from the middle order. Captain MS Dhoni tried to anchor the chase, but a disciplined RCB bowling attack restricted CSK to 146/8 in 20 overs.

Top Batters for CSK:

• Rachin Ravindra – 41 (31)

• Shivam Dube – 30 (22)

• MS Dhoni – 27* (18)

RCB’s Bowling Dominance:

Josh Hazlewood led the charge with a clinical 3/22 in 4 overs, while Mohammed Siraj kept things tight with an economy of 6.25. Spinners also played a crucial role, with Karn Sharma dismissing Dube at a critical juncture.

Best Bowlers for RCB:

• Josh Hazlewood – 3/22 (4)

• Mohammed Siraj – 2/26 (4)

• Karn Sharma – 1/30 (4)

Match Turning Point:

The final over of RCB’s innings saw Tim David’s explosive hitting against Sam Curran, which set the momentum for Bengaluru. CSK never recovered from early setbacks and struggled against a disciplined RCB bowling attack.

Player of the Match:

Rajat Patidar (RCB) – 51 runs (32 balls)

Points Table Impact:

With this victory, RCB climbed to the top of the IPL 2025 points table with two wins in two matches and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.266. CSK, on the other hand, dropped down with a NRR of -1.013.

Upcoming Matches:

• RCB Next Match: Against Rajasthan Royals on April 1, 2025

• CSK Next Match: Against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 31, 2025

Final Thoughts:

RCB's dominant all-round performance proved too much for CSK, who will need to bounce back stronger in their upcoming games. With Kohli in form and Hazlewood leading the bowling attack, RCB looks like a strong contender this season.

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