RCB Ends 17-Year Drought at Chepauk with Record-Breaking Win Over CSK

Rajat Patidar's leadership and Hazlewood's bowling shine as RCB secures a 50-run victory, handing CSK their largest-ever home defeat in IPL history.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, marking their first win at the venue since 2008.
Josh Hazlewood led RCB's bowling attack with figures of 3/21, dismantling CSK's top order early in the chase.
Rajat Patidar scored a crucial 51 off 32 balls as captain, while Tim David's late cameo of 22 runs off 8 balls helped RCB post 196/7.
MS Dhoni, batting at number nine, scored an unbeaten 30 off 16 balls, becoming CSK's all-time leading IPL run-scorer with 4699 runs, but his batting position drew criticism.
Post-match moments included a viral hug between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, highlighting both the rivalry and camaraderie in the IPL.