Fri Mar 28 14:30:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB Stumbles Against CSK in IPL 2025 Clash
**Chennai, India** – The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are currently dominating the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a thrilling match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai. After 14 overs, RCB, batting first after losing the toss, has reached 134/3. Liam Livingstone and Rajat Patidar are currently at the crease.
RCB got off to a fiery start thanks to Phil Salt, who along with Virat Kohli, put on a 45-run partnership for the first wicket. Salt’s impressive innings of 32 runs off 16 balls, including five fours and a six, was ended by Noor Ahmad, who had him stumped by MS Dhoni. Devdutt Padikkal also contributed a valuable 27 runs before falling to the experienced R. Ashwin. Kohli, despite a valiant effort, managed 31 runs off 30 balls before being caught by Rachin Ravindra off Noor Ahmad’s bowling.
The match marks the return of Matheesha Pathirana (Baby Malinga) for CSK and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for RCB, both recovering from injuries that kept them out of their teams’ opening matches.
CSK, five-time IPL champions, are aiming for a record sixth title, while RCB are striving for their first. The two teams have a storied history, with CSK holding a commanding 21-11 win record in their 33 previous encounters (with one no result). Notably, RCB has only defeated CSK once at Chepauk, back in 2008.
The match continues, with CSK looking to further extend their lead. This game promises a nail-biting finish.
First Piper 