IPL 2025 Match 52: RCB vs CSK Live Score and Highlights – A Thrilling Southern Derby
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has reached its 52nd match, and what a showdown it promises to be! On May 3, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This southern derby is more than just a game—it’s a clash of titans, fanbases, and legacies. Here’s everything you need to know about the RCB vs CSK live score, key moments, and standout performances from this electrifying T20 encounter.
Match Overview: RCB Sets a Challenging Total
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that set the stage for an action-packed first innings. RCB’s batting lineup, led by the dynamic Phil Salt, wasted no time in taking the attack to the CSK bowlers. Salt’s explosive start, coupled with Virat Kohli’s steady presence at the crease, gave RCB a solid foundation. However, the momentum shifted when MS Dhoni pulled off a lightning-fast stumping, showcasing his timeless brilliance behind the stumps.
Despite the hiccup, RCB regrouped with a crucial partnership between Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar. Patidar, who survived two dropped catches, made CSK pay dearly with a well-constructed fifty. The innings reached its crescendo in the final over, where Tim David unleashed a barrage of three massive sixes, propelling RCB to an imposing total of 196 runs. For CSK, Noor Ahmad emerged as the pick of the bowlers with a stellar three-wicket haul, while Matheesha Pathirana supported with two scalps.
Team Performance : Who will win |Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats
1. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium –IPL Stats
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 99 |
| Batting First Wins | 42 (42.42%) |
| Batting Second Wins | 53 (53.54%) |
| No Results / Abandoned | 4 (4.04%) |
| Toss Winners Won | 53 (53.61%) |
| Toss Losers Won | 42 (42.27%) |
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Chinnaswamy
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 94 |
| Matches Won | 44 (46.81%) |
| Matches Lost | 46 (48.94%) |
| No Result | 4 (4.25%) |
| Toss Wins (Estimated) | ~47 |
| Toss Win & Match Win | ~25 |
| Batting First Matches | ~47 |
| Batting First Wins | 20 (45.45% of total wins) |
| Bowling First Matches | ~47 |
| Bowling First Wins | 24 (54.55% of total wins) |
3. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chinnaswamy
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 12 |
| Matches Won | 6 (50%) |
| Matches Lost | 6 (50%) |
| No Result | 0 |
| Toss Wins (Estimated) | ~6 |
| Toss Win & Match Win | ~3 |
| Batting First Matches | ~6 |
| Batting First Wins | 2 (33.33% of total wins) |
| Bowling First Matches | ~6 |
| Bowling First Wins | 4 (66.67% of total wins) |
RCB vs CSK live score
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CSK’s Response: A Chase That Fell Short
Chasing 197, CSK needed a strong start, but RCB’s bowlers had other plans. Josh Hazlewood struck early, exploiting the two-paced nature of the pitch with pinpoint accuracy. The spinners then tightened the screws in the middle overs, leaving CSK’s batting lineup struggling to find rhythm. Rajat Patidar’s fifty and leadership earned him the Player of the Match award, as he reflected on the challenging conditions at Chinnaswamy, calling it a “special experience” to perform against CSK’s passionate crowd.
CSK’s fielding lapses, including the two dropped chances of Patidar, proved costly. Captain Gaikwad later admitted that 170 might have been a par score on this wicket, pointing to their batting frailties as the key difference. Despite a valiant effort, CSK fell short, handing RCB a convincing victory and consolidating their position at the top of the IPL 2025 points table with four points and a healthy net run rate.
Pitch Condition at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is historically known as a batting paradise due to its small boundaries and high altitude, but the blog suggests a nuanced pitch for this match. Here’s an analysis based on that:
- Nature: A two-paced surface, as noted by Josh Hazlewood in the blog, indicating variable bounce and pace. This could be due to pre-monsoon moisture or curatorial tweaks with black soil wickets, which have introduced more balance in recent years.
- Batting: While still favoring batsmen (RCB posted 196), it’s not as flat as in past IPL seasons. Batsmen like Phil Salt and Tim David thrived with aggression, but patience was key for Kohli and Patidar’s partnership.
- Bowling: Offers something for bowlers—pacers like Hazlewood exploited early movement, while spinners like Noor Ahmad (3 wickets) found grip in the middle overs. The pitch slowed down, making 170 a par score per Gaikwad’s assessment.
- Toss Factor: Teams might prefer bowling first due to potential dew in the second innings, though RCB batted first and won, suggesting strategy trumped conditions.
