IPL news 2025: RCB vs CSK cricket news, news , cricket news highlight

Here are some of the key cricket news highlights from March 28, 2025:

Indian Premier League (IPL):

• RCB Triumph Over CSK: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a 50-run victory against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This win ended a 17-year winless streak for RCB at this venue. ​Big Rapids Pioneer+1India Today+1

• Notable Performances:

  • RCB's Batting: Rajat Patidar scored a quickfire 51 runs off 32 balls, while Virat Kohli contributed 31 runs. ​

  • • RCB's Bowling: Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar exploited the pitch conditions effectively, taking key wickets and restricting CSK's batting lineup.​Big Rapids Pioneer+6ESPNcricinfo+6Hindustan Times+6

    • CSK's Response: Despite a valiant 41-run effort from Ravindra Jadeja and an unbeaten 30 from MS Dhoni, CSK fell short of the target.​

  • Points Table Update: Following this victory, RCB solidified their position at the top of the IPL 2025 points table.

  • Other Cricket News:

    • The Hundred Franchise Deal Deadline Extended: Prospective buyers of the eight Hundred franchises have been granted an extension until the end of April to finalize agreements. This decision comes after concerns were raised about the terms of the participation agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). ​

    • Joe Root Rules Out White-Ball Captaincy: Former England Test captain Joe Root has dismissed the possibility of taking over as the white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's resignation. Root expressed confidence in other players stepping up for the role.

    • Sheffield Shield Final Festivities: The Sheffield Shield final in Adelaide has attracted significant local interest, with efforts to create a festival-like atmosphere. Despite competing with other sports and the absence of some top players due to the IPL, the match has seen widespread attendance.
      

    • Tributes for Michael "Weed" Fry: The cricket community mourns the sudden passing of Michael "Weed" Fry, a dedicated life member of the Grange Dolphins Cricket Club. Fry's contributions as a player, coach, and captain have been widely celebrated.
      

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