IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK Preview: Head-to-Head, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Picks And Prediction. The IPL 2025 continues with Match 52, Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Chennai Super Kings at 7.30 PM IST on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Currently placed third on the points table, RCB will be looking to seal entry into the playoffs with a victory, while CSK, who have already been eliminated, plans on spoiling RCB’s chances and putting an end to their campaign on a high note.
Match Details
Date: 3rd May, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar
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Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches Played: 33
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins: 11
Chennai Super Kings Wins: 21
No Result: 1
Last match: April 10, 2025 – CSK won by 5 wickets
Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
This ground is typically a batsman’s paradise with short straight boundaries and an even-level pitch that exhibits a lot of bounce and carry. Players will be expecting runs for their shots, particularly during the power-play overs. The pitch does slow down and spin later on, and it provides both seam and pace for the fast bowlers. The average first-innings score at this ground is over 190, which indicates that any higher totals would be hard to chase down.
Bengaluru Weather: The day of the match should see a 43% chance of rain towards the evening in Bengaluru, with a temperature of about 25 degrees Celsius, along with quite humid conditions. Thunderstorms should be expected, meaning the match can get disrupted.
IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Jitesh Sharma (wk)
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ayush Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Nathan Ellis.
Impact Player: Khaleel Ahmed
Top Fantasy Picks
Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Ayush Mhatre, Shivam Dube, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal.
All Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Tim David
Bowlers: Noor Ahmed, Khaleel Ahmed, Josh Hazlewood.
IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK Match Prediction
RCB has good form and the home advantage to be termed as favorites. CSK have experience on their side and pride, so it is going to be a close contest. The rains are also expected to play a crucial role here.
Predictions: Royal Challengers will win the match.
Streaming & Broadcasting Details
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
