CSK vs RCB: Top 5 Epic Moment of This Rivalry in IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen many spectacular moments, but the rivalry between CSK vs RCB is one of the most fierce in the tournament’s history.

Matches between these two clubs have long been eagerly anticipated, with both organizations enjoying devoted fan bases.

RCB vs CSK, Johannesburg, 2009

In this IPL semi-final encounter from 2009, CSK scored a modest 146/5. Despite no remarkable performances with the bat, Parthiv Patel’s 36 runs off 27 balls contributed to the team’s stability. RCB lost early wickets while chasing the score but recovered due to Manish Pandey (48 off 35) and Rahul Dravid (44 off 39). Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor secured the game, with Kohli’s 24 off 17 balls securing the win for RCB on the second-last delivery of the 18th over. Despite Muttiah Muralitharan’s outstanding performance for CSK, RCB chased down the mark.

CSK vs RCB Chennai, 2012

RCB scored an impressive 205, with Chris Gayle (68 off 35) and Virat Kohli (57 off 46) leading the way. Despite a strong response from CSK, featuring Faf du Plessis’ 71 off 46 and MS Dhoni’s quickfire 41, they pursued the mark on the penultimate ball with five wickets in hand, with Muttiah Muralitharan’s three-wicket haul unable to stop them.

CSK vs RCB Ranchi, 2014

In this low-scoring match, CSK only managed 139/4, with Suresh Raina’s 62 off 48 being the highlight contribution. RCB’s disciplined bowling assault limited CSK. Chris Gayle (46 off 50) led the chase, while AB de Villiers’ fast 28 from 14 balls propelled RCB to win on the second last ball.

RCB vs CSK, Bengaluru, 2018

In another high-scoring thriller, RCB scored 205/4, led by AB de Villiers’ blazing 68 off 30 and Quinton de Kock’s important half-century. Despite losing early wickets, MS Dhoni (70 off 34) and Ambati Rayudu (82 off 53) led CSK to win in 19.4 overs, outscoring RCB’s Yuzvendra Chahal.

CSK vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2019

In a thrilling match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB set a goal of 161/7. Parthiv Patel’s 56 off 37, along with early innings from AB de Villiers and Moeen Ali, helped build a competitive total. Despite MS Dhoni’s amazing 84 off 48, CSK fell short by one run, due to a stunning run-out by Parthiv Patel on the penultimate ball of the match.