RCB Register Narrow Win Over CSK, Go Top Of Points Table
IPL 2025 Match Day
Date: May 3, 2025
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
Welcome to the IPL 2025 match day where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an exciting clash that promised high-energy cricket action! Fans around the world eagerly awaited this thrilling match between two power-packed teams. Let’s dive into the details of this big game and see what each team had in store.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
Match No. 52
Get ready for some intense cricket as RCB and CSK faced off in IPL 2025. Both teams have been in great form, and the competition heated up as they battled for supremacy. Who would dominate the field today? The outcome of this match was a crucial factor in deciding the standings for both teams as the season progressed.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI:
- Virat Kohli (Batsman)
- Phil Salt (Wicketkeeper)
- Devdutt Padikkal (Batsman)
- Rajat Patidar (Captain)
- Liam Livingstone (All-rounder)
- Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper)
- Tim David (All-rounder)
- Krunal Pandya (All-rounder)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Bowler)
- Josh Hazlewood (Bowler)
- Yash Dayal (Bowler)
Chennai Super Kings Playing XI:
- Rachin Ravindra (Batsman)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
- Rahul Tripathi (Batsman)
- Deepak Hooda (All-rounder)
- Sam Curran (All-rounder)
- Ravindra Jadeja (All-rounder)
- MS Dhoni (Wicketkeeper)
- Ravichandran Ashwin (Bowler)
- Noor Ahmad (Bowler)
- Matheesha Pathirana (Bowler)
- Khaleel Ahmed (Bowler)
Toss Winner: Chennai Super Kings
Opted to: Bowl
The toss was completed, and the decision was made. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl. This decision significantly influenced the outcome of the match, as both teams have strong line-ups and were looking to capitalize on the conditions.
Key Players to Watch:
- Romario Shepherd (RCB): Delivered a blistering 53* off just 14 balls, including 32 runs in the 19th over, propelling RCB to a formidable total.
- Yash Dayal (RCB): Held his nerve in the final over, defending 14 runs and dismissing MS Dhoni, securing a narrow victory for RCB.
Match Preview:
Both teams have been in great form this season, and this match promised to be another exciting chapter in IPL 2025. RCB’s strengths lay in their powerful batting lineup, while CSK was known for its lethal bowling attack. The match lived up to expectations, with RCB posting a massive 213/5, thanks to explosive innings from Virat Kohli (62 off 33) and Jacob Bethell (55 off 33). CSK’s chase was commendable, with Ayush Mhatre scoring a valiant 94, but they fell just short, finishing at 211/5, handing RCB a thrilling 2-run victory.
