A stunning performance from Royal Challengers Bengaluru saw them end a 17-year drought at Chepauk, as they defeated Chennai Super Kings at their own den to kick off their season with back-to-back wins. Put in to bat, RCB posted a strong 196 on the board before defending the score with ease as their bowlers came to the fore to inflict CSK's biggest loss at home in terms of runs.
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Allround RCB silence CSK at Chepauk
RCB notched only their second win in Chepauk since the inception of the IPL © Sportzpics
Where was the game won?
As early as in the PowerPlay. While Phil Salt set the platform for RCB with a quickfire 32, CSK just didn't find anyone to repeat those heroics especially in a run chase of 197. Instead, they were put under severe pressure in those initial overs where they lost three quick wickets. From thereon, they just never recovered and eventually
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