IPL 2025: CSK vs RCB Match Preview – Head-to-Head, Pitch Report, Fantasy Picks & Streaming Details: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the eighth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on March 28, 2025, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both teams come into this game on the back of successful outings. CSK having got the better of the Mumbai Indians and RCB overcame the champions, the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Match Details
Date: 28th March 2025.
Time: 7:30 PM IST.
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
Also Read: IPL 2025 Points Table And Standings: SRH, RCB, CSK, PBKS, DC, LSG, KKR, MI, GT, RR
Head-to-Head Record
As per history, CSK has always maintained a powerful record against RCB in the context of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bangalore and Chennai have played each other a total of 33 matches in the IPL. Bangalore won 11 and Chennai won 21 matches, while the result of 1 match was none.
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk, is renowned for its spin-friendly surface. Well, a batsman with an excellent technique against spin bowling would have to perform very well here. Captains winning the toss would like to bat first by exploiting the methods available on the pitch before it may spoil in the second innings.
Weather Forecast: Clear weather is forecasted for Chennai, so ideal cricketing conditions will prevail during the match hours.
IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB Probable Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings playing 11 (probable): Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru playing 11 (probable): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Dream11 Fantasy Top Players
Fantasy cricket fanatics might consider some of the following players:
Wicket-keeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad
Captain Choice: Rachin Ravindra Vice Captain Choice: Rajat Patidar
IPL 2025 CSK vs RCB Match Prediction
Both sides have shown enough spirit in their first outings. CSK would be benefitting from the home crowd and the experience present in their side. The batting order of RCB proves itself to be dangerous. CSK would have the slight edge, keeping conditions and team combinations in check, but it will be a close contest.
Also Read: IPL 2025 LSG: Lucknow Super Giants Full Schedule, Squad, and Captains List
Streaming Details
Television: Star Sports Network
Online Streaming: JioHotstar
Fans are gearing up for yet another thrilling battle between these two mighty teams in their struggle for dominance in IPL 2025.
