Fri Mar 28 10:40:01 UTC 2025: ## IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Aim to Break 17-Year Jinx Against Chennai Super Kings

**Chennai, March 28, 2025** – The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face a daunting task tonight as they take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai, hoping to break a 17-year losing streak at the Chepauk Stadium. Only Virat Kohli, from the current RCB squad, was present for their sole victory there in 2008. RCB’s success hinges on their batting line-up, particularly Kohli’s performance against CSK’s spin attack, including Noor Ahmed and Ravichandran Ashwin. Kohli boasts a strong overall record against CSK, but his numbers at Chepauk are significantly lower.

Meanwhile, CSK, known for their home-ground advantage, are expected to leverage the spin-friendly pitch. Early trends in IPL 2025 show a preference for chasing after winning the toss. Shivam Dube’s explosive batting will be crucial for RCB, while Dhoni’s continued impact behind the stumps remains a key factor for CSK.

**Record-Breaking IPL Viewership:** The opening weekend of IPL 2025 shattered viewership records, with a combined 4,956 crore minutes watched across JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. JioHotstar saw a 40% increase in digital viewership compared to last season, driven by a 54% surge in CTV consumption. Television viewership also soared, exceeding 25.3 crore viewers.

**Other IPL News:**

* **Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) clash:** Hardik Pandya’s return for MI will be a key factor in their match against GT on March 29th, as both teams seek their first win.
* **Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) triumph:** LSG secured a comfortable victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh leading the charge.
* **Dhoni’s enduring legacy:** MS Dhoni’s continued influence on CSK was discussed, with former player Ambati Rayudu noting the fans’ intense focus on Dhoni, potentially impacting team branding. Dhoni himself stated that he is focused on reinventing himself to remain relevant in the IPL.
* **ICC Umpire Panel updates:** Nitin Menon remains in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, while Jayaraman Madangopal has been promoted.

The match between RCB and CSK promises to be a thrilling encounter, with the fate of RCB’s 17-year jinx hanging in the balance.

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