Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) maintained their unbeaten streak in IPL 2025 with a crushing 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. However, the one-sided nature of the contest has raised eyebrows, with fans and analysts speculating whether the match was fixed.
CSK, known for their resilience at home, faltered in an unusually lackluster manner, losing wickets at crucial junctures and failing to mount a serious challenge. The heavy defeat also dealt a severe blow to their Net Run Rate, dropping them from fourth to seventh in the standings.
Uncharacteristic Performance Raises Doubts
The game saw moments that felt out of place, fueling debate on social media and among experts. Some pointed to Chennai’s poor shot selection and a seemingly passive approach as reasons to question the match’s authenticity.
“RCB didn’t just breach the Chepauk fortress; they completely dismantled it. Such was the dominance today,” a commentator remarked during the broadcast.
Meanwhile, some former cricketers dismissed the allegations, attributing CSK’s performance to poor execution and RCB’s superior strategy. However, whispers of potential external influence remain.
Netizens are commenting in X that they speculate match-fixing. Match-fixing allegations have surfaced in previous IPL editions, though concrete proof has often been elusive.
For now, RCB remains at the top of the table with two wins from two matches, while CSK must regroup quickly to revive their campaign.