Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium [Source: @OneCricketApp/x]
RCB’s high-octane IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) turned into a glam night at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Bollywood stars Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza were found to be in attendance at the iconic venue, with the two seemingly enjoying the electrifying atmosphere.
The two celebrities seem to have gotten their money’s worth, as both star-studded franchises put up a high-scoring exhibition in front of a fervent crowd.
Bollywood glitz light up RCB vs CSK showdown
Bollywood actors and power couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza were spotted in the stands of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during match number 52 of the IPL 2025 season between CSK and hosts RCB. Their presence was even captured live on the JioHotstar network during the second half of the game.
As it turned out, RCB batted first and mounted 213-5 from 20 overs. Opening batters Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli both clubbed dazzling half-centuries at the top of the order, sharing 97 runs in less than 10 overs for the first wicket. Kohli top-scored in the innings with 62 runs from just 33 balls, launching five fours and five huge sixes in the process.
To make matters worse for the CSK, number seven batter Romario Shepherd bludgeoned 53 unbeaten runs from just 14 deliveries for the hosts with four fours and six maximums. Recording the joint-second fastest half-century in the history of the IPL, Shepherd joined the likes of KL Rahul and Pat Cummins for the all-time record.