New Delhi, Dec. 8 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) batter Phil Salt spoke on facing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk early on in the 2025 IPL season, where the visitors went on to win for the first time since 2008. Salt felt like a Manchester derby during the clash, highlighting the intense rivalry and build-up surrounding the game.

RCB secured Salt for Rs 11.50 crore at the 2025 auction, a move that proved fruitful. The England wicketkeeper-batter went on to score 403 runs in 13 matches for the franchise, including four half-centuries. His consistency at the top of the order played a key role in RCB's title-winning campaign.

"Going into Chennai for just my second game with RCB, I knew this wasn't just another match. The way t...