Royal Challengers Bengaluru are dominating the much-anticipated IPL 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the scoreboard reading 144/3 after 1. overs. Virat Kohli led the charge with a blistering 62 off just 33 balls, including 5 fours and 5 sixes, before falling to Sam Curran’s short ball Jacob Bethell made a statement at the top, smashing 55 from 33 deliveries, laced with 8 boundaries and 2 sixes
CSK, already eliminated from playoff contention after a disappointing season, elected to field first. Their bowlers struggled to contain RCB’s aggressive start, with Matheesha Pathirana and Sam Curran picking up crucial wickets but leaking runs
RCB, sitting third on the points table, are eyeing a playoff berth with this performance. The stadium is packed, the stakes are high, and with Phil Salt yet to bat, the fireworks may not be over. Can CSK’s batting respond, or will RCB seal their playoff spot in style?