πππππ :βββ Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
ππππ : March 28, Friday
ππππ : 19:30 PM IST
πππππ : M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Indiaβ
ππππππππππ : IPLT20 2025β
Chennai Super Kings have lost just one game out of nine against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has outstanding numbers at Chepauk β 759 runs in just 16 matches at an average of 58.38 and a strike rate of 143.
- Krunal Pandya and Noor Ahmad could be the game-changers for RCB and CSK respectively on this spin-friendly surface.
- A score of around 160-170 will be par at Chepauk.
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
CSK vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns in what promises to be a thrilling battle at the MA Chidambaram Stadium for match eight of IPL 2025. Both teams head into this clash with confidence after securing wins in their opening games. While CSK have often had the upper hand in past encounters, RCB appear more well-rounded this season. Expect a high-intensity showdown with both sides pushing for an early edge in the tournament.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Chennai Super Kings Preview
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a solid win over long-time rivals Mumbai Indians. Playing on a typical slow Chepauk surface, their spinners kept MI in check, limiting them to 155-9. The chase wasnβt without hiccups, but CSK reached the target with four wickets in hand and five balls remaining.
Rachin Ravindra anchored the innings with a composed 65 off 45 deliveries, while skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad provided early momentum with a brisk 53 off 26. Apart from their contributions, the batting lineup struggled, yet the team managed to get the job done.
CSK will once again count on strong starts from Rachin and Gaikwad. Gaikwad, in particular, has a great record at Chepauk and will be counted on to deliver.
Shivam Dube is expected to take on RCBβs spinners in the middle phase, while Vijay Shankar could be considered in place of Deepak Hooda to stabilize the middle order.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru made a strong statement in their season opener, pulling off a convincing win against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on their own turf. They kept KKR to 174-8 and then chased it down comfortably in 16.2 overs, losing only three wickets along the way.
Bengaluru delivered in all departments, with Philip Salt (56 off 31) and Virat Kohli (59* off 36) putting on a batting masterclass at the top to make things easy in the chase. Rajat Patidar played his part as well, smashing 34 off just 16 balls to seal the victory. Their top order looks solid with Kohli, Salt, Patidar, and Liam Livingstone, while Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, and Krunal Pandya provide depth in the middle and lower order.
Josh Hazlewood could be a game-changer for RCB this season. The Australian pacer was outstanding against KKR, picking up 2-22, and will enjoy bowling at Chepauk. Krunal Pandyaβs 3-29 played a decisive role in the previous match, making him a key asset on slower tracks. RCB will also count on Suyash Sharma, Livingstone, and Yash Dayal to pick up wickets in the middle overs.
Weather Conditions
Chepauk will offer a spin-friendly surface as we saw in the first game here, which becomes slower in the second innings. Batters will look to maximize the powerplay overs because once the ball loses its shine, it will start to turn and grip more. Spinners will have a field day and are likely to bowl the maximum number of overs.
The weather in Chennai will be hot and humid but clear.
CSK vs RCB Pitch Report
Chepaukβs average first-innings score is 159. In the first match of IPL 2025 played at the venue, MI scored 155-9 after batting first, and CSK chased the target down in 19.1 overs with four wickets in hand. Expect another slowish surface with plenty of assistance to spinners. The team batting first will target a score of around 170-180 to feel confident.
Toss: To Bat
Batting first is usually the better option at Chepauk, unless the team is bundled out for a below-par score. The wicket slows down over time, making it harder to chase later in the game.
