RCB has achieved the unexpected, defeating Chennai Super Kings at their home ground for the first time since 2008. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad chose to field first, hoping to chase down the target. While Phil Salt gave the team a solid start, King Kohli struggled to find his rhythm.
Chennai fans witnessed another wicketkeeping masterclass from MS Dhoni as he stumped Salt off Noor Ahmad‘s delivery. Three of the first four RCB batsmen scored over 30 runs, with captain Rajat Patidar reaching his first half-century as skipper.
Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma had their moments, but the standout performer was Tim David. He smashed three consecutive sixes in the final over, helping RCB approach the 200-run mark. CSK faced early setbacks in their chase as Josh Hazlewood dismissed both Rahul Tripathi and Gaikwad cheaply.
The Men in Yellow recorded the lowest powerplay score of this IPL season. By the first strategic timeout, Chennai was at 52/4. They brought in former RCB player Shivam Dube as an impact substitute, but he couldn’t replicate his 2022 heroics. Yash Dayal dismissed both Rachin Ravindra and Dube in the same over.
With the score at 99/7, Dhoni finally arrived at the crease, but it was too late to make a difference. RCB secured a 50-run victory with a well-rounded performance in both batting and bowling. With two wins in two matches, they now sit atop the points table. Could this be RCB’s year? Time will tell.
Fans react to RCB’s historic win in Chennai after 2008
Even RCB fans seemed uncertain about their team’s chances of winning against CSK on their home ground. However, the new-look RCB achieved what they couldn’t in the last 17 years. The captaincy certainly seems to be suiting Rajat Patidar. Many fans are already calling it the greatest win of RCB history.
One fan was simply thrilled that RCB had achieved one of the toughest challenges. Another quoted Pat Cummins, saying it was satisfying to see the disappointed CSK fans after the loss. Many celebrated that the Bengaluru boys had finally broken through the Chepauk fortress. Here are some of the top fan reactions:
Biggest win in history and RCB does it
— Rishi Pande (@rishipande) March 28, 2025
There's nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent – Pat Cummins. pic.twitter.com/qoHPDZN2RO
— Alex (@alexluvxd) March 28, 2025
Chepauk fortress has been breached with disciplined performance
— Only Option – Trader (@WithOnlyOption) March 28, 2025
THIRD CLASS batting performance by CSK today
— BunkMate (@MateBunk) March 28, 2025
Brilliant bowling by RCB ♥️
— Gulshan Yadav (@Gulshan_Yadav55) March 28, 2025
Rcb fixed the match
— Deva 🦖 (@prakashwolff) March 28, 2025
Why is Dhoni Even playing?
— paRaY_YasiR ✍️ (@ParayYasir2) March 28, 2025
Why man why
Our king Kohli has taken over Hazelwood.😂😂
— Sanjay Gupta 🇮🇳 (@sanjukgupta1987) March 28, 2025
One user was highly disappointed with the five-time champions’ batting performance, calling it “third class.” Another agreed, questioning why Dhoni was still in the team. Meanwhile, many fans were highly impressed with RCB’s bowling, as they secured back-to-back wins against former IPL champions.