Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) solidified its position at the top of the IPL 2025 points table with a dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. The emphatic win not only extended RCB’s unbeaten run but also dealt a significant blow to CSK’s net run rate, pushing them down from fourth to seventh place.
IPL 2025 Points Table (After CSK vs RCB)
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2.266 | 4 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.963 | 2 |
| Punjab Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.550 | 2 |
| Delhi Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.371 | 2 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0.128 | 2 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0.308 | 2 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1.013 | 2 |
| Mumbai Indians | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.493 | 0 |
| Gujarat Titans | 1 | 0 | 1 | -0.550 | 0 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.882 | 0 |
RCB’s Commanding Performance
RCB entered the match with momentum after a seven-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders. Virat Kohli continued his fine form, while Phil Salt’s explosive batting and Rajat Patidar’s timely contributions ensured a comfortable victory.
Both teams had arrived at Chepauk with renewed confidence, but RCB’s clinical performance overwhelmed CSK.
RCB’s dominance was evident as they shattered Chennai’s fortress. “They’ve not just breached, they’ve smashed the castle today,” remarked a commentator after the match.
Match Highlights of RCB vs CSK
- 23:15 IST: RCB wins by 50 runs! MS Dhoni attempted a late fightback, but Krunal Pandya’s delivery saw him dispatch one past backward square leg for a boundary. However, it wasn’t enough to change CSK’s fate.
- 23:10 IST: OUT! Hazlewood sent Jadeja packing after a mistimed pull shot found Phil Salt at deep mid-wicket. “RCB have been so bossy that CSK aren’t even trying,” a commentator noted as the match neared its conclusion.
Upcoming Matches
With RCB in top form and CSK looking to recover, the IPL 2025 season continues to intensify. Can Chennai bounce back in their next encounter, or will their early struggles persist?