Recording their first victory against CSK in Chepauk, RCB has also brought an end to a 17-year drought, as they won the match by 50 runs. Powered by exceptional performances from Rajat Patidar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal, this remarkable triumph has reignited hopes for RCB fans as they look forward to the upcoming games.

On a two-paced surface, losing the toss played into the Royal Challengers’ hands, allowing their quicks to ambush Super Kings’ pursuit by hitting the hard lengths and taking pace off.

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.