Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their 17-year drought at MA Chidambaram Stadium by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs in an IPL 2025 clash. RCB posted a formidable 196/7 with key contributions from Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli. Despite MS Dhoni's late efforts, CSK's chase faltered, marking RCB's first win at Chepauk since 2008.
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