Despite some hefty blows at the end, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have emerged victorious against Chennai Super Kings in match 8 of the IPL 2025 on Friday. Chasing 197 for victory, CSK faltered in their run-chase,

RCB have shredded CSK's batting lineup to pieces and have beaten their Southern rivals for the first time at the Chepauk Stadium since 2008. | Crickit

England opener Phil Salt provided a fast start with 32 from 16 balls while Virat Kohli played more conservatively for 31 from 30. Skipper Rajat Patidar was dropped twice en route to 51 from 32 and Tim David added a late boost with three sixes in the final over bowled by England international Sam Curran to end 22 not out off eight balls.