Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 8 - Live Cricket Score

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"Rajat Patidar Named Player of the Match for His Outstanding Performance"

RCB has breached fortress Chepauk for the first time since 2008, securing a remarkable victory at this iconic ground! It's a historic win, breaking a long-standing trend and adding a significant achievement to RCB's IPL journey.

MS Dhoni (4689) is now CSK’s leading run-scorer in the IPL, surpassing Suresh Raina who has 4687 runs.

A significant milestone for the legendary captain, continuing to leave his mark in IPL history!

RCB 196/7 (20)
CSK 146/8 (20)

A dominant performance by RCB, with a powerful total set in the first innings and a clinical bowling effort to defend it. Dhoni's late fireworks weren't enough to chase down the target as CSK fell short.

Krunal Pandya to Dhoni, FOUR, Dhoni gets a fine connection and places it perfectly to backward square leg.

Score after 20 overs:
CSK 146/8
Dhoni 30(16)
Noor Ahmad 0(2)

RCB win by 50 runs!

Krunal Pandya to Dhoni, SIX, Dhoni takes a step back and sends this one even higher and longer! Another big hit over deep square leg

Krunal Pandya to Dhoni, SIX, Dhoni launches it to deep square leg, sending the ball soaring for a maximum!

• Hazlewood continues to bowl brilliantly, restricting the scoring.

• Dhoni gets two quick boundaries, but Hazlewood dismisses Jadeja.

• The pressure mounts on CSK with Noor Ahmad facing his first deliveries.

Score after 19 overs: CSK 130/8 Dhoni 14(10)
Noor Ahmad 0(2)

CSK need 67 runs off the final over to win!

18.4: Hazlewood to Jadeja, out Caught by Phil Salt!!
Jadeja goes for the big shot but finds the fielder at long-on. Phil Salt makes no mistake! 🦸‍♂️
Jadeja c Phil Salt b Hazlewood 25(19) [4s-2 6s-1]

18.1:
Hazlewood to Dhoni, FOUR
Dhoni pulls off a cheeky scoop, sending it fine past short fine leg. 🎯

18.2:
Hazlewood to Dhoni, FOUR
Short of a length, and Dhoni goes for the slog, sending it flying over mid-wicket! 💥

CSK's chase isn't over yet, Dhoni still keeping the hopes alive with back-to-back boundaries! Can he continue this charge?