RCB's Historic Win at Chepauk and GT's First Victory Shape IPL 2025 Narrative

RCB ends a 17-year drought against CSK with a dominant 50-run win, while GT secures a 36-run victory over MI, highlighting standout performances and evolving team dynamics.

RCB defeated CSK by 50 runs at Chepauk, marking their first win at the venue since 2008 and handing CSK their largest-ever home defeat in IPL history.
Rajat Patidar's captaincy and half-century, along with Josh Hazlewood's 3/21, were pivotal in RCB's victory, solidifying their strong start with two consecutive away wins.
MS Dhoni became CSK's all-time leading IPL run-scorer but faced criticism for batting at number nine despite an unbeaten 30 off 16 balls.
GT claimed their first win of the season with a 36-run triumph over MI, driven by Sai Sudharsan's 63 and disciplined bowling from Prasidh Krishna (2/18) and Mohammed Siraj (2/34).
MI remains winless after two matches, with fielding errors and Rohit Sharma's continued struggles adding to their challenges in IPL 2025.