Royal Challengers Bengaluru extended their dominance over Chennai Super Kings with a commanding 43-run victory at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 5.
Powered by Tim David's explosive 70 off just 25 balls, RCB posted a massive 250/3, setting up a daunting target that proved too steep for CSK to chase.
This win marked a historic milestone for RCB, as they secured their fourth consecutive victory over CSK in IPL history. Their winning streak, which began with the reverse fixture in 2024, now stands stronger than ever, underlining their recent upper hand in this rivalry.
RCB vs CSK: Patidar's Brilliance, David's Force Wins It For Challengers
Batting first, RCB's innings was built on strong contributions from Devdutt Padikkal (50 off 29) and skipper Rajat Patidar (48* off 19). The highlight came in the death overs, where Tim David dismantled the CSK attack, smashing 30 runs in the 19th over off Jamie Overton, including multiple sixes, before finishing with a late flourish to lift the team to 250/3-the highest IPL total ever recorded against CSK.
Chasing the mammoth target, CSK faltered early, losing three quick wickets inside the power play. Jacob Duffy and Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck early blows, removing key batters including captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Despite a brief resistance from Sarfaraz Khan and Kartik Sharma, who added 47 runs for the fourth wicket, their efforts were cut short by Krunal Pandya.
CSK's Promising Future Ahead
Youngster Prashant Veer impressed with a fighting 43 off 29 balls, while Jamie Overton contributed a quick 37 off 16 deliveries. However, the steep required rate and regular fall of wickets kept CSK under pressure. Bhuvneshwar Kumar added to the damage with his third wicket, while Abhinandan Singh wrapped up the innings by dismissing Matt Henry, sealing a comprehensive win for RCB.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will next face off against the Rajasthan Royals on April 16 at Guwahati.
