By Chirag - Mar 29, 2025 12:02 PM
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off in a thrilling encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. One of the key highlights was Virat Kohli’s performance, as he aimed to break records and help RCB secure a long-awaited victory at Chepauk. Despite struggling against CSK’s bowling attack, Kohli made history by becoming the highest run-scorer against CSK in IPL history.
Despite scoring a sluggish 31 runs off 30 balls, Kohli’s total IPL runs against CSK reached 1084, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan’s 1057 runs. This remarkable achievement cements Kohli’s legacy as one of the most consistent performers against the Chennai-based franchise.
Kohli’s record against CSK reflects his dominance in high-stakes matches, but his innings in this game did not live up to expectations as RCB aimed to break their Chepauk jinx.
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— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 29, 2025
Although Kohli achieved a historic milestone, he missed out on two significant records:
CSK’s disciplined bowling attack played a major role in restricting Kohli’s natural game, preventing him from achieving these milestones in this match. However, both records remain within his reach for upcoming fixtures.
While Kohli made history with the bat, MS Dhoni is on the brink of an incredible feat. He currently holds the record for the most sixes against RCB in IPL history, with 47 sixes. If he manages to hit three more sixes, he will become the first player to reach 50 sixes against a single franchise in IPL history.
Dhoni’s ability to finish games with big hits has been a hallmark of his career, and RCB’s bowlers will need to be wary of his power-hitting in the death overs.
The runs keep coming!
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 28, 2025
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RCB has never won a match at MA Chidambaram Stadium since the inception of the IPL. The pitch traditionally favors spinners, which has often posed a challenge for RCB’s batting lineup. Despite boasting a strong squad, including world-class players like Kohli, they have failed to break this long-standing losing streak at Chepauk.
Kohli’s early dismissal in this match put additional pressure on RCB’s middle order, which struggled to accelerate. The team will need to reassess its strategy to improve performances at this venue in the future.
Virat Kohli’s latest achievement of becoming the highest run-scorer against CSK adds another feather to his illustrious IPL career. Although he fell short of two major milestones, he remains within touching distance of these records. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni is on the verge of creating history with his six-hitting ability, making the CSK vs. RCB rivalry even more intense.
As the IPL progresses, fans will be eager to see if Kohli can surpass 13,000 T20 runs in his next game and whether Dhoni can hit three more sixes to reach another historic milestone. The rivalry between RCB and CSK remains one of the most exciting battles in IPL history, and this match only added to the spectacle.
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