IPL 2025: Fans become wild as RCB humbles CSK and break through Fortress Chepok in 17 years
Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) The history written when they first registered their victory in Chepork for the first time in 17 years and lost Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Runs 50 times on the dominant display. Under the new captain Rajat PatidarRCB performed perfectly, first posting 196/7, then limiting CSK to 146/8 with 20 overs. The victory was built on disciplined bowling and smart tactical play, handing the RCB the early benefits Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
RCB’s balanced batting efforts set a strong total
The RCB batting innings had mixed assets, but ended on a competitive 7th of 196. Phil Salt (32 off 16) I started actively DonnaLightning is confused Noor Ahmad He stopped his accusation. Virat Kohli (30 off 30) struggled especially due to the flow ency against the spin, but after being attacked by Mashesha Patilana Bouncer, he showed his fighting spirit and responded with 6 and 4. However, his inning ended prematurely when he died trying to ride Noor.
Intermediate order provided stability devdutt padikkal (27 off 14) Play a simple cameo before falling Ravichandran Ashwin. Rajat Patidar (32-51) He led the way from before and won CSK’s Fielding Rap three times. His fast-paced knock had previously controlled the RCB. Tim DavidLate fireworks (8 off 8) of the surge guaranteed they would reach a par plus score on a tricky chepork pitch.
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Strange batting in CSK and clinical bowling in RCB
CSK never recovered from a disastrous start. Josh Hezlewood (3/21) Attack early and reject Travel giikwad and Rahul Tripthi In the power play. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/20) had an immediate impact on his RCB debut Yash Dayal (2/18) and Liam Livingstone (2/28) ensured that the pressure would not be relieved. CSK’s strategy raised eyebrows Sam Curran (13 off) sent before spin hitter Shivam Dubewasting precious balls and adding to the misery of CSK. Early wickets followed an unlikely equation as RCB bowlers were capitalized on a slow surface and CSK couldn’t build momentum. This comprehensive victory not only silenced critics, the RCB also ended the 17-year drought in Chepork, and marked a key moment on the IPL journey.
Here’s how the fans responded:
Arrrrr ceeee beeeee
17 years from now π π π β₯β₯_Pier#RCBVCSK #ipl2025-VarshaBollamma (@varshabollamma) March 28, 2025
RCB RCB Chaants at the Chepauk. π₯Ή
– Royal Challenger Bengaluru (@RCBTWEETS) March 28, 2025
Congratulations to the RCB for the highlighted victory over southern rival CSK at the Chepork fortress 18 years later. A great all-round performance using bats and balls. Play bold man.
– Vijay Mallya (@thevijaymallya) March 28, 2025
We’ve been there for a long time, but great efforts from the RCB violate Chepork Fortress! They see the team covering all the bases. The way Rajat Patidar rose to leadership roles is impressive. Well done @rcbtweets ππ» #cskvrcb #ipl2025 pic.twitter.com/c246t9uhsi
-Wasim Jaffer (@wasimjaffer14) March 28, 2025
Rajatπ«‘
– Danishsait (@danishsait) March 28, 2025
This season, he has a solid RCB…after Chennai’s age. π
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) March 28, 2025
I know he was a bit lucky today, but this patider is a player!!
-Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 28, 2025
RCB breaks Chepauk Jinx! π
RCB’s first victory at the venue since 2008!
And they have a comprehensive beaten CSK that’s in pickles on tricky decks.
For now, Rajat has been leading well from the front!
Please cherish victory! #ipl2025
– Nikil π (@criccrazyniks) March 28, 2025
A big victory at Eden Gardens.
A big victory at Chepork.Well played RCB. It’s very impressive.
– saurabh malhotra (@malhotrasaurabh) March 28, 2025
π¨Create an RCB history! π΄π₯
RCB defeated CSK on Chepauk for the first time since 2008! π₯
They break the curse of many years and move to No. 1 at the point table! ππͺπ#cricket #ipl #ipl2025 #cskvrcb #msdhoni #crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/jxppdbeqhx
-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) March 28, 2025
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