πππππ :Β Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kingsββ
ππππ : May 03, Saturday
ππππ : 07:50 PM IST
πππππ :β M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Indiaβ
ππππππππππ : 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. Theyβve 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 hasnβt flourished and delivered as expected of him in the finisherβs role. The franchise didnβt make the right decisions in the auction either.
The squad strength isnβt 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.
RCBβs 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.
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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. Heβs 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 theyβve lost, but the way theyβve 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 isnβt 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, whoβs played 67 IPL matches, hasnβt really made a big impact this season. Heβs had a few good outings, but overall, heβs 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 arenβt 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 hasnβt been right and thatβs whatβs 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. TheΒ average 1st innings score in the last 4 matches here is 158 runs.Β 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 matchesΒ at this venue so far. The ground is a delight for teams batting second, and weβve witnessed many high-scoring thrillers where teams have chased down big totals over the years.