Indian Premier League (IPL) match between RCB and CSK at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will surely be exciting and anticipated by fans worldwide. These two teams are known for their longstanding rivalry and this IPL clash promises to deliver.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) edged past Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by two runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday to top their respective table with 16 points under Rajat Patidar’s leadership. This thrilling encounter has also reshaped the royal challengers bengaluru vs chennai super kings standings, putting RCB at the top of the points table while CSK aims to bounce back in upcoming matches.
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue / City | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May 2025 | RCB | 2 runs | Bengaluru | High-scoring thriller, RCB edged past CSK (Sportskeeda, The Times of India) |
| 28 Mar 2025 | RCB | 50 runs | Chennai (Chepauk) | First RCB win at Chepauk since 2008 (Sportskeeda, CricTracker) |
| 18 May 2024 | RCB | 27 runs | Bengaluru | Crucial win that knocked CSK out in 2024 (myKhel, Wikipedia) |
| 22 Mar 2024 | CSK | 6 wickets | Chennai | CSK chased successfully at home (myKhel, The Times of India) |
| 17 Apr 2023 | CSK | 8 runs | Bengaluru | Tight 2023 contest won by CSK (myKhel, The Times of India) |
Points
CSK and RCB have met 33 times throughout IPL history, with CSK winning 21 times to 12 for RCB’s advantage in high-scoring matches between them. Both teams have seen numerous high-scoring thrillers between them that have provided memorable matches.
At an incredible close, Royal Challengers Bangalore narrowly defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by two runs during an IPL match at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.
CSK looked on their way to victory when Ayush Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja both hit half centuries, but Suyash Sharma’s brilliant bowling spell and Virat Kohli’s misplay cost them ground in their quest for victory.
MS Dhoni made an impactful cameo to help CSK get closer, but couldn’t close the gap completely. Ayush Mhatre’s 94 and Ravindra Jadeja’s half century helped CSK score an impressive 211/5 in 20 overs quota.
Suyash Sharma delivered an outstanding 18th over for RCB to bring them within four runs with five balls remaining, and after Kohli made an error allowing Dhoni to strike back by smashing Bhuvneshwar Kumar over extra cover for a six.
RCB’s victory marked their inaugural triumph of the season and propelled them to the top of the points table, boasting 16 from 11 matches played so far. Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans currently trail closely behind, while Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have already been eliminated from playoff contention.
NRR
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s two-run win against Chennai Super Kings propelled them to claim top spot in the IPL 2025 points table, and put them ahead of title contenders Chennai Super Kings in playoff contention. CSK lost out but will try to turn things around against Mumbai Indians next time out.
Ayush Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja put on an unbroken 115-run stand in the fourth over of CSK’s innings, but Royal Challengers Bengal’s bowlers quickly snapped it apart with Lungi Ngidi taking two wickets off full toss deliveries from Lungi Ngidi: 17 year-old Dewald Brevis was dismissed off full toss while then bowling Lungi again to bowl Dewald Brevis the following ball, leaving CSK at just 211/5 after 7 overs played
RCB’s bowlers continued their impressive second-half performance as they amassed 229/7 without losing any regular starters, including Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
With their win over CSK, RCB have improved to 13 points and secured an outstanding net run rate (NRR) of +1.274. In contrast, CSK have dropped into seventh place with 11 points and a negative NRR (-0.867). Mumbai Indians remain close behind, currently in third position with 14 points; their NRR also exceeds that of second-place Gujarat Titans by one run.
All remaining four teams boast positive NRRs as they strive for playoff qualification; final games of season to take place April 27 and 28.
Wins
RCB and CSK’s competition is one of the most exciting rivalries in Indian Premier League history. Both teams boast long histories of high-intensity matches and memorable performances that make the Southern derby much more than just cricket; it’s also a battle of culture and fan bases, where tension is on full display at every level.
CSK have held the upper hand in 33 IPL matches between RCB and CSK, winning 21 times to 11 losses. This clash promises to be high-intensity thriller, as both squads have made significant adjustments this year despite intense rivalries still present between both clubs.
RCB have recently outshone CSK due to their dominant bowling unit and some outstanding performances by their batsmen, especially Romario Shepherd and Yash Dayal who have led their side to top spot in the points table.
CSK may face losing out on an important playoff spot; defeat against RCB could leave them 16 points behind Mumbai Indians; CSK needs to win their remaining matches before then to catch up and qualify.
Head-to-head records between RCB and CSK have long favored CSK. Over 35 encounters, these teams have met 35 times, and CSK has won 21 times compared to 13 for RCB.
Home advantage has given RCB an edge, winning six out of 12 meetings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium while being unsuccessful away; only five wins have come against CSK away from Bengaluru.
Losses
RCB and CSK share one of the fiercest rivalries in IPL history, drawing immense anticipation from fans in both cities as well as across the globe. Their South Indian derby has produced thrilling encounters throughout its long history, producing some memorable highs and lows for both teams over time – particularly recently where some breathtaking performances by both sides has made matches truly awe-inspiring to watch!
CSK dominates their rivalry against RCB on paper; they have won 21 out of 35 matches overall while only managing 13 wins for themselves. Yet their rivalry remains close on home ground at M Chinnaswamy Stadium; in six out of 12 encounters between these teams at home grounds alone they’ve prevailed; one match ended without any results being decided upon by either side.
Josh Hazlewood (3 wickets for 21 runs) and Yash Dayal (2 for 18) produced brilliant bowling performances in their IPL 2025 clash against CSK at Chepauk Stadium on Friday; yet they still fell by just two runs, which left their top order struggling without captain MS Dhoni reaching fifty in their loss.
CSK managed to score 226/6 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on 17 April 2023; it took RCB 17 years before they managed to penetrate CSK’s “Fortress of Chepauk”, and have struggled against their Chennai opponents on away grounds; losing eight out of their 10 matches against them so far.
Final Score
RCB have achieved a stunning victory and are back at the top of the table, taking over from Delhi with 16 points with one game in hand – giving them one foot into playoff contention. Their fans erupted with delight upon hearing this news at Chinnaswamy Stadium!
CCB must play two out of their last three matches away from home, making their match against CSK all the more crucial; any slip up would only cause embarrassment to their fans at home.
CSK have slumped to 211/5 from their 20 overs due to half-centuries from Ayush Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja – setting themselves an enormous task of reaching this target in three overs.
Romario Shephard earned RCB the Player of the Match honor after an unbeaten 53 off just 14 balls, serving as a decisive factor between both sides. Romario acknowledged Dinesh Karthik for providing guidance in practice nets which has paid dividends today.
Rain has held off and the match will go ahead without incident. Fans have flocked in force outside the stadium in support of this matchup.
Yash Dayal takes charge for CSK in their 17th over and delivers an ineffective spell. Jadeja hits an off-speed delivery that hits his leg stump for six, then continues the action between extra cover and mid wicket with another four. Finally, this over ends with back-to-back singles.
