CSK vs RCB Match 8 Results

6:49 PM IST Earlier in the game, CSK invited RCB to bat, and the match quickly turned into a thrilling rollercoaster! Phil Salt came out blazing, taking on the new ball with infectious energy, while Kohli initially looked like he was finding his feet. MS Dhoni, sharp as ever, pulled off a lightning-quick stumping that changed the game's momentum. The spinners did their job, keeping things tight, but Kohli and Patidar gradually built a partnership that started to look dangerous. Patidar, living on the edge with a couple of dropped chances, kept the scoreboard ticking and smashed a solid fifty. After a brief wobble, Tim David swooped in like a hero, launching three massive sixes in the final over that propelled RCB to an impressive 196. For CSK, Noor Ahmad was the standout bowler with a three-wicket haul, while Matheesha Pathirana picked two of his own.

6:08 PM IST With this, we wrap up this southern derby. Now then, the Indian Premier League 2025 is heading to its second weekend, and we have got another thrilling contest coming up next. The lavish Narendra Modi Stadium of Ahmedabad will light up once again, as the Gujarat Titans host Mumbai Indians in Match number 9. Both teams are coming off losing their first matches. That game will be played on Saturday, 29th March and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But do make sure you all join us for the pre-match analysis and an exciting build up an hour earlier. Till then, we take your leave from this match centre. Hope you enjoyed our coverage. Take care, until next time!

6:06 PM IST An off day for CSK then. But rather, the team would think it is better to have one early in the tournament rather than in the latter stages. However, there’s a lot for CSK to ponder upon before their next game, and batting approach is surely one of those areas. They also made a few fielding errors, for instance, dropping Rajat Patidar twice which proved too costly for them. RCB, on the other hand, stay crowned at the top with four points, and a very healthy net run rate.

6:06 PM IST The captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajat Patidar, is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He says that they posted a good total on this surface as the was stopping a bit. Adds that it was difficult to find the fence. He shares that it was special to play at Chepauk against CSK and an amazing experience performing in front of such a passionate crowd. Mentions that they were aiming for 200 and knew it wouldn’t be easy to chase. His focus was on maximizing every over while he was at the crease. He notes that the track offered assistance to the spinners and lauds Liam Livingstone for the way he bowled. He feels the bowling in Powerplay by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood was game-changing.

6:02 PM IST Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru is up for a chat now. Starts by saying that the ball is coming out nicely and he is feeling fresh and nice. He says it was a great display of pace and spin in unison. Thinks it was a two-paced wicket, with the fuller-length deliveries a bit easier to work with. Adds that hitting that 8-10 meter length worked in their favor. Mentions that the energy was great, coupled with a top effort in the fielding department, which really helps to lift the bowlers. Says that any time you get injured, you feel down, but he used that time wisely by doing fitness regularly. On Yash Dayal, he mentions that having a left-armer is crucial and appreciates him for having a good change of pace.

6:02 PM IST The captain of Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad, feels that 170 was a par score on this wicket and admits that their batting wasn’t up to the mark. He acknowledges that lapses in the field cost them crucial runs and that the pitch got slower and stickier as the game progressed. He mentions that at times, teams have a target score in mind, but the extra 20 runs conceded made a big difference. With three world-class spinners in the team, he stresses the importance of holding onto chances. Looking ahead, he notes the long flight to Guwahati and emphasizes the need to turn up mentally prepared. He concludes by stating that while off days with bat and ball are inevitable in a tournament like the IPL, fielding must improve.