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RCB ended their 17-year losing streak at Chepauk with captain Rajat Patidar’s fortuitous fifty helping them post an impressive total of 196/7, before their bowlers stopped CSK from scoring and gave RCB their much-needed win.
Every RCB vs CSK matchup offers star-studded lineups, gripping finishes and passionate fan bases; experience all of their memorable rivalries here. Relive all the key moments from their history in the royal challengers bengaluru vs chennai super kings timeline.
| Team | Key Players | Captain | Home Ground | Titles Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik | Faf du Plessis | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Shivam Dube | MS Dhoni | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai | 5 |
Timeline
Indian Premier League’s clash between its two most-rivaling clubs has long been eagerly anticipated by both their supporters as well as tournament viewers worldwide. Since 2008 when this franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament first kicked off, this match-up has never failed to deliver on its hype and promises of excitement and thrills.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will meet for their eighth and 52nd league matches of this season at MA Chidambaram Stadium and M Chinnaswamy Stadium, respectively. Both sides currently find themselves at different spots on the points table – RCB targeting top two finish while CSK already on verge of elimination.
RCB have taken seven wins out of their 10 league matches thus far thanks to consistent bowler performances under Rajat Patidar’s guidance, thanks to Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal and spinners Suyash Sharma and Krunal Pandya – making an attempt at their fourth successive title run.
Ayush Mhatre’s magnificent 94 and his unbroken partnership of 114 runs with Ravindra Jadeja helped CSK reach 211/5 in their allotted 20 overs, but unfortunately for them could not finish off the match and lost by two runs.
With their win, RCB have surged ahead to take 16 points in the points table and can enjoy a brief respite before they take on Lucknow Super Giants at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday 9 May 2025. CSK are in danger of going the entire season without winning and will look to reverse that trend when they travel to Eden Gardens to take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday, 7th May, 2025.
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Matches
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings share one of the fiercest rivalries in Indian Premier League history, often dubbed as ‘Southern Derby.’ Their games have produced high-octane thrills and legendary performances on both sides.
This match was no different; led by Lungi Ngidi and supported by Krunal Pandya, RCB’s bowling proved too strong for CSK batting line-up to match, giving RCB an early lead. But with several key players missing from CSK side due to injury issues, CSK quickly clawed its way back into contention due to MS Dhoni’s unstoppable strokeplay and resumed their chase of victory.
Ngidi responded in the third over of CSK’s innings by taking two key wickets – Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rahul Tripathi – that effectively killed CSK’s innings as they fell two runs short of victory.
With their win at MA Chidambaram Stadium, RCB managed to end a 17-year losing streak at home and take another step toward qualifying for playoffs. Meanwhile, CSK suffered multiple home defeats this season for the first time ever.
Early in the day, Yashdayal Chawla denied Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja the chance to reach 200 runs and win for their side at Chepauk – this being his second successful attempt this year – it proved crucial in both teams’ pursuit of victory.
In IPL history, RCB and CSK have met 33 times, with CSK taking home 21 wins over their rival. Meanwhile, RCB have managed just 7 victories with one no result match to show for their efforts; but their fierce rivalry always promises exciting matches to watch with two passionate fan bases supporting both teams! Here is a glimpse at some key moments from these epic battles over time.
Results
Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru matches have long been among the most thrilling in IPL history. Over 34 head-to-head matches contested during 17 seasons between these teams have produced thrilling encounters that are filled with drama and passion, garnering massive fan bases known by either team (CSK fans as “Whistle Podu”, while RCB supporters as “12th Man Army”).
Even though RCB have the lowest points total, they have won three consecutive matches and could conceivably join CSK in making the playoffs with another victory against them. On the other hand, Chennai are in danger of finishing last and any defeat would be devastating for their chances of survival.
CSK vs RCB 2025: Results The match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore proved thrilling to watch. Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli provided some exceptional knocks as RCB posted an impressive total of 169 runs; CSK bowlers could not cope under such pressure; their wicket-taker Chris Morris (3 wickets) and Washington Sundar (2 wickets).
Dayal unleashes a low full toss which sends Jadeja back down the pitch before he whacks it to long on for a single. Ngidi attempts to catch it but drops it!
RCB are currently at the top of their table and their next match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow promises to be an exciting one. These two sides have had many memorable battles against one another over time, and their next meeting should not disappoint either!
Head-to-Head
Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore have a passionate rivalry that makes for memorable matches in the Indian Premier League, known as “Southern Derby.” Each game of this match-up always delivers high-octane matches and unforgettable memories, drawing huge support from their respective fan bases: Whistle Podu and 12th Man Army are fiercely loyal and passionate supporters of their respective teams; yet RCB have only ever taken home one trophy themselves; their history of matches together remains full of passion and intensity!
No matter whether it is the opening game of the season or a key playoff contest, watching two giants go head-to-head is always going to be entertaining and informative. Click on one of the links below for all of the latest information!
IPL 2025: RCB defeat CSK by two runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
In their inaugural encounter of this season between them, RCB edged past CSK by just two runs to claim victory at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Batting first, RCB scored an impressive total of 216/5 in 20 overs thanks to half-centuries from Romario Shephard and Jacob Bethell;
CSK were limited to just 206/5 with major wicket-taker Ravindra Jadeja and Muttiah Muralitharan being major wicket-takers. Everyone involved was thrilled; this win marks their first over CSK since 2008 but will need hard work in order to continue winning matches this year.