Royal Challengers Bangalore is much ahead of all the other IPL teams in terms of fan following. But in terms of titles, it seems to be lagging. RCB has not won the IPL title even once so far. However, this time it started the season with a win. But its big test is going to be seen in the second match. RCB will play its second match at the home of a team that it has been losing for the last 17 years.

RCB has not won any match on this ground for 17 years

The 8th match of IPL 2025 will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings. Both the teams will face each other at Chennai's Chepauk Ground, which is also known as MA Chidambaram Stadium. RCB's record on this ground has been very poor. RCB last defeated Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Ground in the year 2008, which was also the first season of this league. After this, every time Chennai Super Kings have defeated it at their home.

So far 9 matches have been played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Ground. During this time RCB has won only 1 match, while 8 matches have been won by Chennai Super Kings. Apart from this, 33 matches have been played between the two teams in IPL so far. Out of this, Chennai Super Kings have defeated RCB in 21 matches. On the other hand, RCB has been able to register victory in only 11 matches. Apart from this, 1 match has also been inconclusive.

Who has the upper hand in the last 5 matches?

If we talk about the last 5 matches played between the two teams in IPL, then here too CSK seems to have the upper hand. Chennai Super Kings have won 3 matches during this period. At the same time, RCB has won 2 matches. However, the last match played between the two teams was won by Royal Challengers Bangalore. That match was won by Royal Challengers Bangalore by 27 runs.

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