RCB vs CSK Live Cricket Score, IPL 2025 Match Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 2 runs in a dramatic IPL 2025 match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. RCB posted a daunting 213/5, with Virat Kohli (62) and Jacob Bethell (55) leading the charge. Romario Shepherd’s explosive 53* off 14 balls boosted RCB’s total.

CSK, chasing 214, were off to a solid start with Ayush Mhatre scoring a blistering 94 off 48 balls. Ravindra Jadeja’s 77* kept CSK in the hunt, but despite needing 15 runs off the final over, CSK fell short at 211/5. MS Dhoni, who scored 12 runs, took the blame for the loss, admitting he could have played better to ease the pressure.

With this victory, RCB moved to the top of the points table, while CSK remained at the bottom with just 4 points from 11 matches.

Match Ended

Indian Premier League, 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru 
213/5 (20.0)

vs

Chennai Super Kings  
211/5 (20.0)

Match Ended ( Day – Match 52 )
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 2 runs

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20:55 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Pathirana to Patidar, no run

The bowler delivered a short ball that bounced off the pitch and moved away even more because of his slingy bowling style. Patidar tried to hit it with a loose shot but missed completely—just hit air.

20:54 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Pathirana to David, 1 run

The bowler bowled a short ball outside off stump, and David tried to hit it hard with a cut shot. But he hit it in the air (not safely along the ground), and Mhatre had a chance to catch it—but he dropped it.

20:53 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Noor Ahmad to David, no run

The bowler delivered a full, slow ball on the middle and leg stump. David stepped forward and gently defended it to the right of the bowler. He started to run for a single, but his partner told him to stop and go back. Luckily, there was no run out—so no harm done.

20:51 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Noor Ahmad to Jitesh Sharma, OUT

A clever catch was taken near the boundary with help from a teammate (a relay catch), and that ends Jitesh’s time batting in this match!

20:50 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Noor Ahmad to Patidar, 1 leg bye

The bowler delivered a googly that landed on a slightly short length around middle and off stump. Patidar tried to play a reverse sweep but didn’t connect cleanly—it was a bit messy. The ball hit his pad and rolled towards short third. It might have touched the bat a little first, but the umpire gave it as runs.

20:48 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Pathirana to Jitesh Sharma, FOUR runs

What a great shot! The bowler tried to bowl a yorker just outside off stump but missed the perfect length by a tiny bit—and it cost him. Jitesh stayed deep in his crease and smashed the ball hard between mid-off and extra cover.

20:47 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Pathirana to Patidar, 1 run

The bowler bowled a short, fast ball aimed at leg stump. Patidar moved around a bit at the crease and blocked it carefully, sending the ball down to fine leg. It was a really quick bouncer.

20:46 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Pathirana to Jitesh Sharma, 1 run

The bowler bowled a slower short ball outside the off stump. It bounced high, like a tennis ball, and surprised Jitesh. He tried to hit it hard but mistimed it, and the ball came off the edge of his bat and went towards mid-wicket.

20:46 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Pathirana to Jitesh Sharma, no run

The ball was pitched on a hard length and turned a bit, going to Jitesh. He tried to play a quick shot but was a bit rushed. He ended up tapping it softly towards the backward point area.

20:42 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Noor Ahmad to Patidar, no run

He tries but can’t get a hold of it! A shorter delivery, and this googly fizzles off the surface outside off. Patidar shapes for the cut but only manages to connect with fresh air.

20:39 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Sam Curran to Patidar, 1 run

An off-pace back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Patidar taps it just enough to the right of extra cover and retains the strike.

20:37 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Sam Curran to Padikkal, SIX runs

Goes all the way now! Padikkal turning it on! A slower ball right in the slot just outside off, and Padikkal winds up, launching it over long-on for a massive six!

20:36 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Sam Curran to Padikkal, FOUR runs

Bang! Up and over! A back-of-a-length delivery outside off, and Padikkal is ready. He opens up his stance and smashes it over mid-off for a boundary!

20:34 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Sam Curran to Padikkal, no run

Oh, what’s happened there?! A slower delivery, dug into the pitch on leg stump. Padikkal is way too early on his shot and gets a painful whack on the wrist. Whatever he had on his wrist flew off and nearly clipped the stumps!

20:33 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Sam Curran to Padikkal, no run

A slower ball on a full length just outside off, Padikkal clears his front leg and powers it straight to mid-off.

20:25 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Sam Curran to Padikkal, 1 run

A length ball outside off, Padikkal prods it towards mid-off and quickly rushes for a single to the other end.

20:24 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Sam Curran to Kohli, 1 run

Off-pace again, a length ball wide outside off. Kohli slaps it straight down the ground to long off for a single.

20:23 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Sam Curran to Kohli, FOUR runs

Oh dear – more sloppy fielding! A slower ball full on the stumps, and Kohli marches down the track, drilling it towards long off. Hooda completely fumbles it, letting the ball slip through for four!

20:21 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Jadeja to Kohli, FOUR runs

A shorter ball outside off, and Kohli is ready for it. He picks the faster delivery, gets his hands through it, and smashes it past point for a boundary. That’s his fifty as well!

20:21 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Jadeja to Padikkal, 1 run

A fired delivery wide outside off, Padikkal reaches for it and squeezes it out to deep point for a single.

20:19 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Jadeja to Kohli, 1 run

A back-of-a-length delivery on off, spinning away slightly. Kohli calmly drops it into the off side for an easy single.

20:19 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Jadeja to Kohli, SIX runs

Kohli isn’t slowing down! He’s all about dominating, and he’s not stopping anytime soon! A full delivery in the slot on leg stump, and Kohli gets down on one knee, smashing it over wide long-on for a big six!

20:16 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Pathirana to Bethell, OUT

Jacob Bethell catch out, High into the night sky and a stunning catch by Brevis!

20:15 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Pathirana to Kohli, 1 run

A slower ball on a length outside off. Kohli gets a bit early on the shot and flicks it down to fine leg for a single.

20:15 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Pathirana to Bethell, 1 run

A back-of-a-length delivery, wide outside off. Bethell stretches for it and cuts it to deep point for a single.

20:13 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Pathirana to Kohli, 1 run

A length ball on middle and off, Kohli strides half forward and tugs it towards deep square leg for a single.

20:12 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Jadeja to Kohli, 1 run

A length ball on the pads, and Kohli tucks it away towards deep backward square leg for a single.

20:11 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Jadeja to Bethell, FOUR runs

Fired full outside off, and Bethell pulls out the reverse sweep. Even though he loses his footing, he still manages to loft it cleanly over short third. That’s a maiden IPL half-century for Bethell, and it looks like it won’t be his last!

20:08 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Sam Curran to Kohli, SIX runs

Virat Kohli hits a fantastic, powerful but with a smooth boundary.

20:07 (IST) 3 May 2025

RCB vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Sam Curran to Bethell, 1 run

A back-of-a-length delivery, wide outside off. Bethell stretches for it and slices it towards deep backward point for a single.