๐๐๐๐๐ :ย Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kingsโโ
๐๐๐๐ : May 03, Saturday
๐๐๐๐ : 07:50 PM IST
๐๐๐๐๐ :โ M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Indiaโ
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ : Indian Premier League 2025
Can CSK settle scores with RCB?
- RCB have won 3 consecutive matches
- CSK have lost 3 matches on the trot
- RCB have lost 3 of their 4 home games this season
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
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.
RCB vs CSK Match Prediction & Analysis
RCB are on a roll this season. Theyโve been exceptional under the new captain, and their star batsman, Virat Kohli, has also found his mojo this year. With Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Krunal Pandya in the bowling attack, RCB have done away with all their bowling woes from previous seasons.
CSK, on the other hand, are having a season to forget. MS Dhoni hasnโt flourished and delivered as expected of him in the finisherโs role. The franchise didnโt make the right decisions in the auction either.
The squad strength isnโt that great, and even with MSD at the helm of affairs, the 5-time champions continue to struggle this year. There have been very poor batting performances from the men in yellow.
RCBโs bowling attack would be too strong for the CSK batters, and we reckon Rajat Patidar and co. will get to their second home win of the season in this match.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
It has taken RCB some time to get their combinations right. Even with a star-studded side in the past, they would fail to deliver consistently. When they made it to the playoffs, they would collapse in the knockout games.
The major issue with this team was the lack of reliable Indian players in the side and over-reliance on overseas stars. Rajat Patidar has led RCB from the front and has found new match-winners.
RCB are no longer dependent on Kohli. Devdutt Padikkal, back in RCB colors, has been in fine touch, and we expect him to deliver big at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Rajat Patidar comes in at number 4 and never lets the momentum fade away. His ability to strike the ball from the get-go makes him a special player. The batting lineup goes deep with Krunal Pandya, Tim David, and Jitesh Sharma in the lower middle order.
Jitesh Sharma is another great find and has the confidence to be a finisher. Heโs a reliable batter and will be one to watch out for in this match. RCB will be delighted with their bowling strength this year.
Chennai Super Kings Preview
The Chennai Super Kings are having one of their worst IPL seasons ever. It is not just the number of matches theyโve lost, but the way theyโve played so far. They have lacked the winning spirit and looked stuck in the old ways of playing T20 cricket.
There are structural issues as far as the squad strength is concerned. And then there is the way CSK players go about their business on the field. The bowling attack isnโt impressive at all.
Mathisha Patheerana, who was a match-winner for CSK in previous seasons, has been out of form for quite some time. And that has hurt CSK a lot this year.
Khaleel Ahmed, whoโs played 67 IPL matches, hasnโt really made a big impact this season. Heโs had a few good outings, but overall, heโs not threatened the opposition as much.
Spinners R Ashwin and R Jadeja are the senior pros in this side. Noor Ahmed was impressive in the early games, but the spin-bowling attack also faltered as the season progressed.
At the moment, there arenโt many reliable or in-form bowlers in the side. Khaleel Ahmed will be a key player, and we expect him to deliver breakthroughs in this game.
The batting lineup is deep and features some quality batters. But the approach hasnโt been right and thatโs whatโs keeping CSK from delivering impactful performances.
Weather Conditions
Light rain is expected in Bengaluru with a high of 24 degrees Celsius around the match time. We can expect a few overs to be reduced if the game continues after rain stops. However, it looks unlikely that we would have a toss given the weather forecast.
RCB vs CSK Pitch Report
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batting paradise. It will be quite tricky for the bowlers to contain the flow of runs. Expect pacers to deliver slower deliveries from the back of the wrist to pick wickets on this pitch. The average 1st innings score in the last 4 matches here is 158 runs. However, a match-winning total would be something over 200 runs at this venue.
Toss: To Bowl
Teams bowling first have won 3 of the 4 IPL matches at this venue so far. The ground is a delight for teams batting second, and weโve witnessed many high-scoring thrillers where teams have chased down big totals over the years.
