Fri Mar 28 16:29:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB Dominates CSK in IPL 2025 Clash; Hazlewood’s Triple Blow Sinks Chennai
**Chennai, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. RCB, after being asked to bat first, posted a challenging 196/7 thanks to a top score of 51 from Rajat Patidar, supported by crucial contributions from Phil Salt (32) and Devdutt Padikkal (27). Tim David’s late blitz, including a hat-trick of sixes, further boosted RCB’s total. Noor Ahmad was CSK’s most successful bowler, claiming 3 for 36.
However, CSK’s chase was derailed early by a devastating spell from RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood, who dismissed both Rahul Tripathi and Ruturaj Gaikwad in a single over. Bhuvneshwar Kumar added to CSK’s woes by removing Deepak Hooda, leaving them reeling at 3 wickets down and facing a steep chase. The remaining details of the match outcome are not provided in the source text.
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