IPL 2025: Toota Hai Chepauk Ka Ghamand! RCB Fans Go Berserk As Bengaluru Beat CSK In Chennai

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IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a remarkable 50-run victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 8 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This convincing win ended RCB's long wait for a victory at Chepauk, marking their first success at the venue against CSK since 2008.

Rajat Patidar's composed half-century and Josh Hazlewood's brilliant three-wicket haul were key in RCB's dominant display, helping the team maintain their winning momentum and strengthen their position at the top of the points table.

With this victory, RCB fans are over the moon as they can't keep calm after the fabulous victory. Here's a look at the reactions.

''RCB has started well. These two opposition were supposed to be a bad match up for them away from home. Given both opposition had good quality spinners, their batters did well. I expect their batters to perform even better against other oppositions'', a fan wrote on X.

''Everyone played good but Tim David's 22 runs made the difference. Imagine him getting out, with bhuvi, a target of 180. These 10-12 balls innings will make a difference in many matches. Especially in Chinnaswamy, this and PP batting from salt will give us the edge. Extra 20 runs'', another fan said.

''RCB won against CSK at Chepauk after 17 Years. Last time RCB won at Chepauk was on 21 May, 2008..Ee Saala Cup Namde For Real?'', an user commented.

After being put to bat, RCB posted a competitive 196/7. Phil Salt's aggressive 32 off 16 balls gave them a quick start, while Devdutt Padikkal chipped in with 27 off 14. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Patidar anchored the innings before Tim David's late blitz of three sixes in the final over ensured a challenging total. Noor Ahmad was CSK's standout bowler, claiming 3/36.

In response, CSK's chase crumbled early. Hazlewood dismissed Rahul Tripathi and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, reducing the hosts to 30/3. Yash Dayal's double strike further dented their hopes. Rachin Ravindra fought hard with a 41 off 31, but no significant partnerships developed. Even MS Dhoni's vintage cameo of 30 off 16 balls couldn't rescue CSK, who ended at 146/8.

RCB's bowlers stole the spotlight, ensuring their team's first win at Chepauk since 2008. With this victory, they remain unbeaten in the IPL 2025 season.