On March 28, 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended a 17-year-long drought against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, winning by 50 runs in IPL 2025. RCB posted 196/7, with Rajat Patidar leading the charge, and CSK fell short in their chase, finishing at 146/8.

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• RCB beat CSK by 50 runs in IPL 2025 at Chepauk.
• Rajat Patidar starred with a 51-run knock for RCB.
• CSK’s chase faltered early, losing three wickets in the PowerPlay.
• Josh Hazlewood was instrumental, claiming three wickets for RCB.
• Tim David’s late fireworks (22* off 8 balls) helped RCB finish strong.
• RCB posted 196/7, with Patidar, Kohli, Salt, and Padikkal contributing.
• CSK managed only 146/8, despite a valiant 41 from Rachin Ravindra.
• MS Dhoni remained unbeaten on 30, but CSK could not recover.
• Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled economically in the PowerPlay.
• RCB’s victory broke their 17-year losing streak against CSK at Chepauk.