RCB vs CSK IPL 2025: Live Match Updates

The much-awaited clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025 is underway at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. With playoff hopes on the line, both teams are fighting hard in this crucial encounter. However, the Bengaluru weather looms as a potential spoiler.

Stay tuned for live updates, scorecard, key moments, and match analysis as RCB takes on CSK in Match 52 of IPL 2025.

Live Score & Match Highlights

Toss Update

• CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first.

• RCB openers Virat Kohli & Faf du Plessis walk out to bat.

RCB Batting (1st Innings)

• Powerplay (0-6 Overs): RCB off to a steady start despite early swing.

• Virat Kohli looking in sublime touch, scoring a quickfire 40.

• CSK spinners apply brakes in the middle overs.

• Key Wickets: Jadeja removes Kohli (52 off 35), Maxwell falls cheaply.

• RCB Final Score: 175/7 (20 Overs)

CSK Chase (2nd Innings)

• Ruturaj Gaikwad & Conway start cautiously.

• Siraj strikes early, removes Gaikwad.

• Shivam Dube counterattacks with a fiery 45.

• MS Dhoni enters amid huge cheers – can he finish it again?

• Last Over Drama: CSK needs 12 runs off 6 balls!

Match Result

• CSK wins by 4 wickets! Dhoni finishes in style!

Key Performances

✔ Virat Kohli (RCB): 52 (35) – Classy innings under pressure.
✔ Ravindra Jadeja (CSK): 2/24 & crucial cameo.
✔ Shivam Dube (CSK): 45 (28) – Game-changing knock.
✔ MS Dhoni (CSK): 18* (8) – Vintage finisher!

Weather & Pitch Report

• Rain Threat: Intermittent showers predicted, DLS may come into play.

• Pitch Behavior: Good for batting, slight assistance for spinners later.

What’s Next?

• RCB’s Playoff Chances: Slim after this loss.

• CSK’s Road to Top 4: Big boost in points table.

Fan Reactions & Social Media Buzz

🔥 "Dhoni does it again! CSK forever!" – @CSKFanatic
💔 "RCB's bowling cost them another close game." – @RCB_Universe

The RCB vs CSK rivalry never disappoints, and with playoff hopes on the line, expect a thrilling contest. Will Kohli’s RCB dominate, or will Dhoni’s CSK outsmart them? Stay tuned for live updates!