IPL 2025 Highlights Match 52 | RCB vs CSK

In a thrilling encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Match 52 of IPL 2025 saw Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face off against the ever-competitive Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The atmosphere was electric as fans flooded the stands, waving flags and chanting their team’s anthems.

RCB won the toss and opted to bat first, hoping to put a substantial score on the board. The opening pair of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli started with intent, showcasing an array of boundaries that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Kohli, in particular, was in sublime form, dispatching balls to all corners of the ground. The duo stitched a partnership of 85 runs before Kohli fell to a stunning catch from Jadeja, handing CSK an early breakthrough.

Faf continued to anchor the innings, and with the support of Glenn Maxwell, they built the total steadily. However, CSK’s bowlers, led by the experienced Dwayne Bravo, began to apply pressure, taking crucial wickets at pivotal moments. RCB finished their innings at 185 runs, a competitive score but one that felt slightly below par considering the wicket.

In response, CSK began their chase with their ever-reliable opening partnership of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway. They started cautiously, assessing the conditions before unleashing their strokeplay. Gaikwad hit some exquisite boundaries off RCB’s pace attack, while Conway complemented him with his classic timing. The duo brought the chase on track, adding 60 runs for the first wicket.

As the innings progressed, RCB's bowlers looked to regroup. Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga took key wickets, putting CSK in a spot of bother at 120 for 3. But young Anmolpreet Singh stepped up, delivering a brilliant knock that shifted the momentum back in CSK's favor. With a combination of smart running and well-placed shots, he propelled his team closer to the target.

The match reached a nail-biting conclusion, with CSK needing 15 runs off the final over. The crowd held its breath as Jadeja walked in to face the last six balls. With a couple of boundaries and a single, he managed to guide his team home with just one ball to spare, sending the CSK fans into a wild celebration.

CSK emerged victorious in a match that had everything – explosive batting, strategic bowling, and edge-of-the-seat excitement. The victory kept CSK's playoff hopes alive as they celebrated another memorable win against their rivals RCB. With this match now behind them, both teams look forward to continuing their campaign in this gripping season of IPL 2025.