Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the eighth match of IPL 2025 on Friday, taking place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams aim to build on their successful starts to the tournament.
CSK kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a hard-fought victory over Mumbai Indians, successfully chasing down a target of 156 runs with a score of 158/6 in 19.1 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad, leading the team, has been in impressive form, alongside key players like MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, who contribute both with bat and ball. The team’s strength lies in its balanced lineup, featuring explosive batters and a formidable bowling attack that excels on the spin-friendly Chepauk pitch. CSK have a strong historical record against RCB, winning 22 out of their 33 encounters overall and maintaining dominance at home.
RCB also started their season on a high note, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets. Their batting lineup, highlighted by Virat Kohli‘s explosive performance (59 runs off 36 balls) and Phil Salt‘s solid contribution (56 runs off 31 balls), looks robust and ready to challenge CSK’s bowling. Under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, RCB appears more balanced this season, with a mix of aggressive batting and strategic bowling led by Krunal Pandya. The team aims to overcome their historical struggles at Chepauk, where they have yet to secure a win against CSK in recent seasons.
CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head record
Matches played: 33 | CSK won: 21 | RCB won: 11 | No Result: 1
IPL 2025 Match details – CSK vs RCB
- Date and Time: March 28, 07:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:
The MA Chidambaram Stadium at Chepauk is renowned for its spin-friendly conditions and rich cricketing history, having hosted 78 IPL matches. Teams batting first have found greater success, securing 46 wins compared to 32 by chasing sides.
Initially, the pitch offers favourable conditions for batters with good pace and bounce, allowing stroke-makers to thrive. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, making chasing increasingly challenging. Fast bowlers enjoy early assistance, but spinners dominate later stages by exploiting the deteriorating pitch. Consequently, captains often choose to bat first after winning the toss to capitalize on the early batting-friendly conditions.
CSK vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, MS Dhoni
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya
- Bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
CSK vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Phil Salt (c), Ravichandran Ashwin (vc)
- Choice 2: Rachin Ravindra (c), Virat Kohli (vc)
CSK vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood
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CSK vs RCB Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 28, 7:30 pm IST):
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings: Andre Siddarth, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Gurjapneet Singh, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sam Curran, Shaik Rasheed, Shreyas Gopal, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Vansh Bedi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee
