Sat Mar 29 18:20:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB End 17-Year Chennai Jinx with Dominant Victory Over CSK

**Chennai, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended a 17-year drought on Friday, securing their second ever victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai with a resounding 50-run triumph over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025. The win broke a long-standing jinx, with their previous victory at the venue dating back to IPL 2008.

RCB, batting first, posted a challenging 196/7 thanks to a strong top-order performance. Rajat Patidar led the way with a 32-ball 51, while Phil Salt (32 off 16) and Devdutt Padikkal (27 off 14) also contributed significantly. A late flourish from Tim David, including a hat-trick of sixes in his 22 not out off 8 balls, further boosted the total. Noor Ahmad was CSK’s best bowler, taking 3 for 36.

In reply, CSK were never in contention, struggling against RCB’s disciplined bowling attack. Josh Hazlewood was the star with figures of 3 for 21, while Yash Dayal and Liam Livingstone also claimed two wickets apiece. The Chennai side ultimately fell far short of the target, handing RCB a comfortable win and ending their long wait for a victory at the iconic Chennai venue.

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