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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 24, 2025, 18:20:09 IST
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CSK vs RCB Highlights, IPL 2025: Dhoni's cameo in vain as Royal Challengers Bengaluru register first win at Chepauk since 2008
CSK vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday, with CSK bringing in Matheesha Pathirana for Nathan Ellis and RCB replacing Rasikh Salam Dar with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, both teams coming off opening-match victories.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face a formidable challenge as they aim to break a 17-year drought against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.
The odds are stacked against RCB, who have only managed a single victory against CSK at Chepauk, dating back to the inaugural IPL season in 2008.
The Chepauk pitch is renowned for its spin-friendly nature, playing perfectly into CSK's strengths.
The return of Ravichandran Ashwin bolsters their spin attack, joining forces with the ever-reliable Ravindra Jadeja and the promising Afghan spinner, Noor Ahmad.
This trio showcased their potency against Mumbai Indians, restricting them to 70 runs for five wickets in 11 overs.
Rajat Patidar-led RCB's batting unit, spearheaded by Virat Kohli, will need to display exceptional skill and adaptability to counter CSK's spin threat.
While Kohli has demonstrated significant improvement against spin in recent times, particularly through his increased use of sweeps and slog sweeps, he cannot shoulder the responsibility alone.
The likes of Phil Salt, Krunal Pandya, and Tim David will need to contribute significantly for RCB to post a competitive total.
The Chepauk pitch might prompt RCB to consider tactical changes in their lineup. The inclusion of left-arm spinner Jacob Bethell could provide an additional spin option, potentially replacing an overseas batsman.
The fitness of Bhuvneshwar Kumar will also be a key factor, with the experienced pacer likely to replace Rasikh Salam if deemed fit.
CSK Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.
RCB Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
CSK vs RCB Squads
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
Match starts at 7.30 PM.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face a formidable challenge as they aim to break a 17-year drought against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.
The odds are stacked against RCB, who have only managed a single victory against CSK at Chepauk, dating back to the inaugural IPL season in 2008.
The Chepauk pitch is renowned for its spin-friendly nature, playing perfectly into CSK's strengths.
The return of Ravichandran Ashwin bolsters their spin attack, joining forces with the ever-reliable Ravindra Jadeja and the promising Afghan spinner, Noor Ahmad.
This trio showcased their potency against Mumbai Indians, restricting them to 70 runs for five wickets in 11 overs.
Rajat Patidar-led RCB's batting unit, spearheaded by Virat Kohli, will need to display exceptional skill and adaptability to counter CSK's spin threat.
While Kohli has demonstrated significant improvement against spin in recent times, particularly through his increased use of sweeps and slog sweeps, he cannot shoulder the responsibility alone.
The likes of Phil Salt, Krunal Pandya, and Tim David will need to contribute significantly for RCB to post a competitive total.
The Chepauk pitch might prompt RCB to consider tactical changes in their lineup. The inclusion of left-arm spinner Jacob Bethell could provide an additional spin option, potentially replacing an overseas batsman.
The fitness of Bhuvneshwar Kumar will also be a key factor, with the experienced pacer likely to replace Rasikh Salam if deemed fit.
CSK Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.
RCB Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
CSK vs RCB Squads
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
Match starts at 7.30 PM.
23:40 (IST) Mar 28
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs in the Indian Premier League match. Rajat Patidar scored a crucial 51 runs while Josh Hazlewood's bowling figures of 3/21 stalled CSK's chase. Despite MS Dhoni's late efforts, CSK finished at 146/8, falling short of the 197-run target.
23:38 (IST) Mar 28
It was a good total on this surface. Ball was stopping a bit and it wasn't easy for batters. It's always special playing at Chepauk against Chennai because of the fans. Not only CSK but every team, it is nice to play in their home ground. We were targetting around 200 because we knew it wasn't easy to chase. My goal was clear that as long as I was there I will keep trying every ball. We have not changed the batting line up it was the same from the last game. The track was pretty much helpful for spinners. We wanted to use spinners early and the way Livingstone came and bowled was outstanding. It was the game changing moment (Hazlewood's first over) because I think we got 2-3 wickets in the powerplay, t was amazing to see how they bowled the hard length consistently.
Rajat Patidar, Player of the Match
23:38 (IST) Mar 28
It (the ball is coming out nicely) is. I am nice and fresh. As a group we were outstanding. We used the conditions nicely against KKR and did the same tonight. With this wicket it was a little bit up and down, two-paced and we tried to hit that in between length. The energy is always great at RCB and it has led into the fielding group, it really lifts us. Any time you get injured you feel down, but I used it wisely, doing fitness and being fresh. Having a left-armer (Yash Dayal) is crucial and we see that with every team, he has a good change of pace and is a class act.
Josh Hazlewood, RCB
23:23 (IST) Mar 28
I still feel 170 was a par score on this wicket. Bad day in the fielding cost us. When you are chasing 20 runs extra on a sticky wicket, you have to bat differently. It got a little bit slower and sticky. Don't really know how it happened. Rahul backed his shot, I backed my shot, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Still happy that we didn't lose by a big margin. A different scenario. When you have three world-class spinners, you want the new batters to face them. The momentum kept going and didn't stop till the final over. There's a long flight to Guwahati, we have to turn up mentally. The fielding has to improve a lot and we have to come back strongly.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK captain
23:13 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Hazlewood, Patidar star as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs
In the final over of the match, CSK hit 16 runs, bringing their total to 146/8. MS Dhoni (30 off 16) remains the star, hitting two sixes and a four. His first six is a massive hit over backward square leg, and the second one is even bigger, lifting the spirits of the crowd despite CSK's imminent defeat. Dhoni also becomes CSK's leading run-scorer in IPL history, surpassing Suresh Raina. Despite the loss, Dhoni's performance keeps the fans entertained. Krunal Pandya bowls the last over, but CSK's efforts come too late. RCB dominate the match, securing a comfortable victory by 50 runs.
RCB 196/7 (20) defeat CSK 146/8 (20)
RCB 196/7 (20) defeat CSK 146/8 (20)
23:08 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: OUT! Hazlewood takes his third, Jadeja departs
CSK score 9 runs. MS Dhoni (14 off 10) and Noor Ahmad (0 off 2) are at the crease. Dhoni hits two boundaries, the first a fine scoop past short fine leg, and the second a powerful pull over mid-wicket. However, Jadeja (25 off 19) is dismissed by Hazlewood, caught by Phil Salt at deep mid-wicket, bringing CSK closer to the end.
CSK 130/8 in 19 overs in chase of 197
CSK 130/8 in 19 overs in chase of 197
23:07 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Just 12 balls remaining
MS Dhoni (5 off 7) and Ravindra Jadeja (25 off 18) are still at the crease. Jadeja hits a massive six down the ground, followed by a boundary through point. Suyash Sharma bowls a wide and a full delivery, but Jadeja makes good use of them. Dhoni also adds a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Jadeja becomes the first player in IPL history to complete 3000 runs and 100 wickets, marking a significant milestone.
CSK 121/7 in 18 overs in chase of 179
Jadeja becomes the first player in IPL history to complete 3000 runs and 100 wickets, marking a significant milestone.
CSK 121/7 in 18 overs in chase of 179
23:01 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: CSK look to salvage something out of the game
Ravindra Jadeja (14 off 14) and MS Dhoni (3 off 5) are still at the crease. Josh Hazlewood bowls a tight over, but Jadeja manages to get a boundary with a well-timed pull behind square for four. Dhoni also gets a single, but both batters struggle to find rhythm against Hazlewood’s disciplined bowling.
CSK 107/7 in 17 overs in chase of 197
CSK 107/7 in 17 overs in chase of 197
22:52 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: OUT! Ashwin departs, MS Dhoni IN
Liam Livingstone bowls well, getting Ravichandran Ashwin out for 11 (caught by Phil Salt at long-on). Dhoni tries to get going, but it's a quiet period for CSK, as Livingstone keeps the pressure on. The atmosphere is tense as Dhoni enters the game, but CSK are struggling to build partnerships.
CSK 101/7 in 16 overs in chase of 197
CSK 101/7 in 16 overs in chase of 197
22:52 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: CSK's struggles continue
RCB score 10 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin (11 off 7) and Ravindra Jadeja (8 off 8) are still at the crease. Ashwin plays a reverse sweep for four, while Jadeja adds two runs off a short delivery. CSK's lower order is trying to fight back.
CSK 98/6 in 15 overs in chase of 197
CSK 98/6 in 15 overs in chase of 197
22:47 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: MS Dhoni the last hope for CSK?
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are at the crease, with Ashwin contributing 4 runs from 4 balls and Jadeja adding 5 runs from 5 balls. The batters rotate the strike effectively, with Jadeja hitting a top-edged sweep for 2 runs. However, RCB continue to apply pressure, and CSK's recovery remains challenging.
CSK 88/6 in 14 overs in chase of 197
CSK 88/6 in 14 overs in chase of 197
22:38 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Time for strategic time-out!
22:32 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: OUT! Yash Dayal picks up a couple of wickets
Rachin Ravindra departs bowled by Yash Dayal for 41 off 31 balls after an inside edge crashes onto the stumps, as he tries to cut the ball to leg with too much wristwork. Ravindra Jadeja comes to the crease, hoping to stabilize things.
Then, Shivam Dube also goes bowled by Dayal for 19 off 15 balls, trying to attack but falling victim to a perfect delivery. Ravichandran Ashwin is the new batter.
CSK 81/6 in 13 overs in chase of 197
Then, Shivam Dube also goes bowled by Dayal for 19 off 15 balls, trying to attack but falling victim to a perfect delivery. Ravichandran Ashwin is the new batter.
CSK 81/6 in 13 overs in chase of 197
22:31 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: The game keeps going far away from CSK's grip
Ravindra fails to connect with a slog sweep, nearly getting bowled in the process, but only a bye is taken. Dube continues to struggle with the ball as Sharma delivers a solid over, only 2 runs added in total. Sharma keeps things tight. It’s a crucial period for both players, especially Dube, as the required rate keeps climbing.
CSK 75/4 in 12 overs in chase of 197
CSK 75/4 in 12 overs in chase of 197
22:28 (IST) Mar 28
MS Dhoni does it again, lightning stumping ends Phil Salt's blazing knock - Watch
At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni amazed fans with a lightning-fast stumping of Phil Salt in CSK's IPL 2025 match against RCB. Salt, in great form, was dismissed by Dhoni’s sharp reflexes after misjudging a googly from Noor Ahmad. Dhoni's agility and cricketing intellect continue to impress, reinforcing his reputation as a legendary wicketkeeper.
22:27 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Rachin Ravindra holds the fort at one end
Rachin Ravindra reaches 41 with a boundary to fine leg off the last ball of the over. Dube plays cautiously, managing a few singles but finding some mis-hits. CSK add 8 runs in the over. Ravindra looks solid, but Dube will need to pick up the pace if CSK are to chase down the target.
CSK 73/4 in 11 overs in chase of 197
CSK 73/4 in 11 overs in chase of 197
22:21 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: 12 off the 10th over
Shivam Dube goes big, smashing a six down the ground and following it up with a lucky four past short fine leg. Suyash Sharma sticks to his googlies, but Dube manages to counter with powerful hitting. Ravindra rotates strike with singles. CSK gains 12 runs off the over. With Dube settling in, CSK might still have a fighting chance if he keeps up the momentum.
CSK 65/4 in 10 overs in chase of 197
CSK 65/4 in 10 overs in chase of 197
22:12 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live: OUT! Sam Curran departs
Livingstone delivers a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Sam Curran (8 off 13) as he miscues a slog to long-on, caught by Krunal Pandya. Before that, Ravindra manages a well-placed boundary through mid-wicket, while singles keep the scoreboard ticking, with Shivam Dube joining Ravindra at the crease. The game is slipping away for CSK, but Dube’s big-hitting ability could turn things around.
CSK 53/4 in 9 overs in chase of 197
CSK 53/4 in 9 overs in chase of 197
22:11 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: Suyash Sharma starts with a tidy over
Leg-spinner Suyash Sharma starts with a tidy over, conceding only 5 runs. His googlies trouble Ravindra, beating him twice. Both batters manage to rotate the strike with singles and a couple of runs, but there's no boundary.
CSK 45/3 in 8 overs in chase of 197
CSK 45/3 in 8 overs in chase of 197
22:06 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Liam Livingstone concedes 10 runs
Liam Livingstone comes into the attack and concedes 10 runs, as CSK look to rebuild. Rachin Ravindra gets a lucky four with an inside edge past the keeper, along with a couple of singles and a two. Sam Curran rotates the strike but still struggles for fluency.
CSK 40/3 in 7 overs in chase of 197
CSK 40/3 in 7 overs in chase of 197
22:04 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: End of powerplay; Yash Dayal keeps it tidy
Yash Dayal keeps it tidy in his first over, conceding just 4 runs. Rachin Ravindra and Sam Curran rotate the strike with singles, but there are no boundaries as CSK struggles to accelerate. Curran mistimes a pull to mid-on, while Ravindra gets a leading edge trying to flick. With the powerplay done, CSK are in trouble at 30/3 after 6 overs, needing a rebuild.
CSK 30/3 in 6 overs in chase of 197
CSK 30/3 in 6 overs in chase of 197
21:54 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: OUT! Hooda gone, three down for CSK
21:49 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: Hazlewood heaving fire with his bowling
Josh Hazlewood continues his tight spell, conceding just 5 runs. Rachin Ravindra starts the over with a classy cover drive for four, but Hazlewood responds well, beating him outside off on the next ball. Ravindra steers one to deep point for a single before Deepak Hooda struggles to rotate the strike, defending a couple and missing a flick.
CSK 18/2 in 4 overs in chase of 197
CSK 18/2 in 4 overs in chase of 197
21:45 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: Bhuvi keeps it tight for CSK batters
Bhuvneshwar Kumar keeps things tight, conceding just 5 runs. Ravindra tucks an inswinger to midwicket for a single before Deepak Hooda struggles against Bhuvneshwar’s movement and bounce. Hooda is beaten multiple times but manages to get off the mark with a lucky inside edge for four past the leg stump. The over ends with another play-and-miss, keeping CSK under pressure.
CSK 13/2 in chase of 197
CSK 13/2 in chase of 197
21:38 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB Live: Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad dismissed, Josh Hazlewood on fire!
Josh Hazlewood delivers a dream first over, conceding just 1 run and picking up two key wickets. He starts with a short-of-length ball that Ravindra punches for a single. On the next delivery, Rahul Tripathi mistimes a pull shot due to extra bounce and offers a simple catch to Phil Salt at midwicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad then struggles against Hazlewood’s sharp lines and bounce, missing an upper cut and edging one onto his pads. The over ends with another big blow as Gaikwad mistimes a pull shot, lobbing a simple catch to the substitute fielder Bhandage.
CSK 8/2 in 2 overs in chase of 197
CSK 8/2 in 2 overs in chase of 197
21:34 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Bhuvneshwar Kumar leaks 7 runs in the first over
Rachin Ravindra is beaten on the first ball but gets off the mark with a single. Tripathi rotates the strike before edging one past the keeper for four. With singles and a lucky boundary, CSK move to 7/0 after the first over, with Tripathi on 5 and Ravindra on 2.
CSK 7/0 in 1 overs in chase of 197
CSK 7/0 in 1 overs in chase of 197
21:29 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Welcome Back! Target 197
Rachin Ravindra and Rahul Tripathi to start the CSK run chase in the middle.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar with the ball for RCB at Chepauk.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar with the ball for RCB at Chepauk.
21:23 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: CSK spinner Noor Ahmad (3 for 36 in 4 overs)
"Truly grateful for the Purple Cap and hopefully I keep it till the end of the tournament. The pitch was a little different, there wasn't much turn and I wanted to bowl length deliveries. I feel lucky to have him (Dhoni) behind the stumps. The wicket looks better, we need a good start and we will chase it down. Everyone will enjoy it (getting Kohli's wicket)." - Noor Ahmad at the innings break
21:21 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: RCB's second highest total at Chepauk
196/7 by RCB is their second highest team total against CSK at Chepauk, after 205 in 2012, which CSK successfully chased on the last ball - their highest at this venue.
21:13 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Tim David's late heroics take Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 196/7 against Chennai Super Kings
Sam Curran struggled to contain Tim David, who launched a barrage of sixes. David hit three consecutive sixes, the first a flick over deep backward square leg, followed by two towering hits—one over long-on and the other downtown. Curran also bowled a wide delivery, and on another occasion, David attempted a cut shot but missed. With one wide and three sixes, RCB reached 196/7, with David on 22 off 8 balls.
RCB 196/7 in 20 overs
RCB 196/7 in 20 overs
21:01 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: OUT! Rajat Patidar goes for 51
Matheesha Pathirana took two quick wickets: Rajat Patidar (51) was caught by Sam Curran, and Krunal Pandya (0) was caught by Hooda. Bhuvneshwar Kumar faced two dot balls to end the over, leaving RCB at 177/8.
RCB 177/7 in 19 overs
RCB 177/7 in 19 overs
20:57 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2025: OUT! Jitesh Sharma departs
Patidar punches it over backward point for a boundary, bringing up Patidar's fifty. Khaleel Ahmed bowls a skiddy delivery to Jitesh Sharma, who is late on the pull and gets hit on the body. A cutter into the deck follows, and Sharma heaves it across the line, but Jadeja takes a well-judged catch at deep midwicket to dismiss him. Tim David comes to the crease and gets off the mark with a boundary, cutting a short ball over backward point. The over ends with a dot ball to David.
RCB 176/5 in 18 overs
RCB 176/5 in 18 overs
20:55 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: CSK bounce back against RCB
Pathirana starts with a slower ball to Rajat Patidar, who moves across and flicks it to backward square leg for a single. Jitesh Sharma then gets a slower ball that he tickles to fine leg for a single. Pathirana bowls a full-length ball to Patidar, who stylishly hoists it over long-on for a six. Pathirana bowls a slower ball again, and Patidar misses it as it goes to the keeper on the bounce. A wide delivery down the leg side follows, and Patidar gets a single with a low full toss, whipping it away to deep backward square leg. Sharma gets a short ball that he pulls over midwicket for a boundary to finish the over.
RCB 167/4 in 17 overs
RCB 167/4 in 17 overs
20:45 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: OUT! Liam Livingstone departs
Livingstone tries to sweep the ball but misses, as Noor Ahmad gets his revenge, bowling him out for 10.
RCB 153/4 in 16 overs
RCB 153/4 in 16 overs
20:42 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Khaleel Ahmed keeps things tight
Khaleel Ahmed keeps things tight, conceding only 4 runs. Livingstone is beaten twice, first by a short delivery outside off and then by a slower ball, but he manages to pull a short ball for two runs between long-on and deep midwicket. Patidar adds a single to the third man. A few dot balls follow as the pressure mounts. Livingstone remains on 4 and Patidar moves to 36.
RCB 138/3 in 15 overs
RCB 138/3 in 15 overs
20:37 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: 15 runs off the over
Rajat Patidar take charge, scoring 15 runs. He starts with a six over deep backward square leg, followed by two boundaries -- one a streaky edge to third man and the other a controlled shot through extra cover. Jadeja tries to tighten things with some extra bounce, but Patidar continues to find the fence. The over ends with a wide delivery from Jadeja and a few dot balls, with Patidar on 35 and Livingstone still on 1.
RCB 134/3 in 14 overs
RCB 134/3 in 14 overs
20:29 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: OUT! Virat Kohli departs
Over 13 sees RCB lose their third wicket as Virat Kohli falls to Noor Ahmad. Kohli attempts a slog sweep but is caught by Ravindra at deep mid-wicket. Patidar, on the other hand, is dropped again, this time by Tripathi, as he lives a charmed life. Noor Ahmad keeps things tight, with Patidar and Livingstone only managing singles, with Patidar on 21 and Livingstone on 1.
RCB 119/3 in 13 overs
RCB 119/3 in 13 overs
20:27 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: Deepak Hooda drops Rajat Patidar
RCB garner 7 runs in the 12th over, with both Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli finding singles consistently. Patidar ends with a single to sweeper cover, following a tight single from Kohli to long-on. Kohli finds two runs straight down the ground. Patidar is dropped by Hooda at long-off on a lofted shot, with the ball going straight up but Hooda failing to catch it.
Jadeja keeps things tight, allowing only singles and a couple of misfields, with Patidar on 19 and Kohli on 31 at the end of the over.
RCB 116/2 in 12 overs
Jadeja keeps things tight, allowing only singles and a couple of misfields, with Patidar on 19 and Kohli on 31 at the end of the over.
RCB 116/2 in 12 overs
20:26 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Kohli seems to have changed his gear
RCB score 16 runs in the 11th over, with a strong contribution from both Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli. Patidar drives a full delivery elegantly for four, while Kohli breaks his lean patch with a six and a four, both off Matheesha Pathirana’s bowling. The over begins with a hit to cover point, followed by Kohli getting struck on the helmet by a well-directed short ball. Despite the hit, Kohli responds by dispatching the next two balls for a six over fine leg and a four over mid-wicket.
RCB 109/2 in 11 overs
RCB 109/2 in 11 overs
20:20 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Massive six to end the over
RCB adds 10 runs in the 10th over, with Rajat Patidar leading the charge. He hits a powerful six off Noor Ahmad, showing his intent. Patidar also collects a couple of singles, while Virat Kohli, struggling to find his rhythm, manages to add a couple of singles as well. Noor Ahmad delivers a couple of tight balls, but Patidar’s lofted shot over cover and the sweep from Kohli keep the scoreboard ticking, with Patidar on 11 and Kohli on 16.
RCB 93/2 in 10 overs
RCB 93/2 in 10 overs
20:14 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Matheesha Pathirana gives away only 5 in his first over today!
Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli manage just 6 runs (including an extra of wide ball) in Pathirana’s over, with Patidar scoring 1 run off each of the first four balls. Kohli adds 1 run with a well-directed shot to deep square leg, and Patidar nudges another single behind square. Pathirana mixes it up with a slower ball, and Kohli narrowly misses a pull shot on a well-directed short ball. A wide delivery down the leg side gives Kohli a freebie.
RCB 83/2 in 9 overs
RCB 83/2 in 9 overs
20:07 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: Wicket! Devdutt Padikkal departs
After a strong start, Padikkal’s cameo comes to an end as he is caught by Gaikwad off Ashwin’s flighted delivery. Padikkal tries to drive it inside out over extra cover, but Gaikwad takes a sharp catch inches from the ground. Padikkal departs for 27 off 14 balls. Rajat Patidar takes his place at the crease, scoring 1 run off his first ball. Earlier, Kohli adds 1 run with a punch to mid-wicket, while Padikkal manages a brace with a lofted shot over extra cover before his dismissal. Ashwin maintains control, picking up Padikkal's wicket and keeping the pressure on the RCB batters.
RCB 77/2 in 8 overs
RCB 77/2 in 8 overs
20:05 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: Jadeja into the attack
Devdutt Padikkal takes on Ravindra Jadeja, smashing 15 runs off the over as RCB pick up the tempo. The over starts with a dot, but Padikkal quickly finds his rhythm, sweeping a four behind square before mistiming a cut shot. He then nails another sweep over square leg for four, showcasing his intent against spin. Jadeja fires one in quicker, but Padikkal steps out and lofts it cleanly over long-on for six, forcing CSK to rethink their plans. A single off the last ball keeps him on strike. Dhoni continues to shuffle the fielders, but Padikkal's aggressive approach against Jadeja puts RCB in control.
RCB 71/1 in 7 overs
RCB 71/1 in 7 overs
20:02 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: End of powerplay
Sam Curran starts the over with a single to Kohli before Padikkal settles in with a couple of dot balls. He then opens his account with a lofted two over the off-side and follows it up with a powerful six over deep square leg off a full delivery. Curran mixes up his pace, forcing a mistimed shot back to Dhoni, but a leg-side wide adds to RCB’s total. Padikkal rotates the strike with a quick single off the final ball. CSK maintain control despite a few boundaries, while RCB slow down after Philip Salt’s dismissal.
RCB 56/1 in 6 overs
RCB 56/1 in 6 overs
19:59 (IST) Mar 28
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19:58 (IST) Mar 28
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19:50 (IST) Mar 28
CSK vs RCB IPL Live Score: CSK's new star Noor Ahmad strikes as Dhoni's lightning hands send Salt packing
Chennai Super Kings land a crucial blow as Noor Ahmad dismisses Philip Salt for 32 (16) with a sharp stumping by MS Dhoni’s quick reflexes. The over began with Kohli working a single, followed by a leg-side wide. Salt and Kohli exchanged singles before Kohli finally found a boundary, albeit an unconvincing one off a full toss, slicing it past Ashwin at backward square. However, the moment of the over belonged to Dhoni, whose quick glovework caught Salt’s back leg in the air, confirming his dismissal after a review. Kohli, now on 10 off 14 balls, remains at the crease, but CSK have broken the opening stand just before the powerplay.
RCB 45/1 in 5 overs
RCB 45/1 in 5 overs
19:49 (IST) Mar 28
IPL Live Score: Kohli's wait for his first boundary continues
Sam Curran concedes just 5 runs in a controlled first over. Virat Kohli struggles to time his shots, mistiming a couple of pulls and getting beaten on the flick, with one leg bye helping him rotate strike. Phil Salt, who has been fluent so far, also finds it tough against Curran’s slower balls but manages a single to deep mid-wicket. Kohli does manage to squeeze in a hard-run two over mid-wicket, but he is visibly under pressure, trying hard to find the gaps.
Salt remains steady on 31 (14), while Kohli is on 4 (10), as CSK’s bowlers look to tighten the screws.
RCB 37/0 in 4 overs
Salt remains steady on 31 (14), while Kohli is on 4 (10), as CSK’s bowlers look to tighten the screws.
RCB 37/0 in 4 overs
19:47 (IST) Mar 28
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19:44 (IST) Mar 28
RCB vs CSK Live: The Phil Salt Show goes on!
The over begins with two dot balls to Virat Kohli, including a short delivery that bounces extra and beats his attempted pull. Kohli manages to get off strike via a leg bye, bringing Phil Salt back into the action. Salt capitalises on a short ball, smashing a pull shot over mid-wicket for four, but Khaleel responds well by cramping him for room. Salt finishes the over with a couple to backward square leg, ensuring RCB keep the scoreboard ticking.
RCB 32/0 in 3 overs
RCB 32/0 in 3 overs
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CSK vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL encounter on Friday. Both teams are coming off victorious starts to their season.
CSK made one change to their lineup, bringing in Matheesha Pathirana to replace Nathan Ellis.
On the other hand, RCB opted for a change as well, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar coming in for Rasikh Salam Dar.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face an uphill battle as they look to end a 17-year winless streak against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. With just one victory at Chepauk since 2008, RCB must overcome both history and conditions favoring the hosts.
CSK's spin trio -- Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Noor Ahmad -- dominated against Mumbai Indians, restricting them to 70/5 in 11 overs. The spin-friendly Chepauk pitch gives them a further edge.
RCB’s batting, led by Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar, will need to counter CSK’s spinners effectively. Kohli has improved against spin, using sweeps and slog sweeps, but support from Phil Salt, Krunal Pandya, and Tim David will be crucial.
Tactically, RCB might bring in left-arm spinner Jacob Bethell for an overseas batsman. Meanwhile, the fitness of Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains a key concern—if available, he could replace Rasikh Salam to strengthen the bowling attack.
With history and conditions against them, RCB will need a near-perfect performance to pull off an upset at Chepauk.
Playing XIs:
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Also see: IPL Schedule| IPL Live Score
CSK made one change to their lineup, bringing in Matheesha Pathirana to replace Nathan Ellis.
On the other hand, RCB opted for a change as well, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar coming in for Rasikh Salam Dar.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face an uphill battle as they look to end a 17-year winless streak against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. With just one victory at Chepauk since 2008, RCB must overcome both history and conditions favoring the hosts.
CSK's spin trio -- Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Noor Ahmad -- dominated against Mumbai Indians, restricting them to 70/5 in 11 overs. The spin-friendly Chepauk pitch gives them a further edge.
RCB’s batting, led by Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar, will need to counter CSK’s spinners effectively. Kohli has improved against spin, using sweeps and slog sweeps, but support from Phil Salt, Krunal Pandya, and Tim David will be crucial.
Tactically, RCB might bring in left-arm spinner Jacob Bethell for an overseas batsman. Meanwhile, the fitness of Bhuvneshwar Kumar remains a key concern—if available, he could replace Rasikh Salam to strengthen the bowling attack.
With history and conditions against them, RCB will need a near-perfect performance to pull off an upset at Chepauk.
Playing XIs:
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Also see: IPL Schedule| IPL Live Score
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