- Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru CSK vs RCB IPL , Match 8, IPL 2025
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Date & Time: March 28, 07:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming : JIoHotstar & Star Sports Network
Match Preview
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off in Match 8 of TATA IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will look to continue their strong performances at home. Meanwhile, RCB, captained by Rajat Patidar, will be eager to make an impact with their star-studded lineup featuring Virat Kohli, Liam Livingstone, and Josh Hazlewood.
This clash promises a thrilling contest between CSK’s balanced squad and RCB’s powerful batting lineup. With both teams eyeing crucial points, fans can expect an action-packed game under the Chennai lights.
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
- The weather in Chennai is expected to be warm and humid, with no rain forecast.
- The Chennai pitch is known for assisting spinners and slowing down as the game progresses.
- Batting first is usually preferred, as chasing under lights can be tricky.
- A Par-Score Batting First is 170-180 runs.
Head-to-Head in CSK vs RCB IPL
- Total Matches Played: 33
- CSK Won: 21
- RCB Won: 11
- No Result: 1
CSK has historically dominated RCB in the IPL, but with Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar in form, RCB will look to turn the tables!
CSK vs RCB IPL Full Squads
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Squad
| Wicket-Keepers | Batters | All-Rounders | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni (WK) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) | Shivam Dube | Jamie Overton |
| Devon Conway (WK) | Shaik Rasheed | Ravindra Jadeja | Kamlesh Nagarkoti |
| Vansh Bedi (WK) | Andre Siddarth C | Vijay Shankar | Matheesha Pathirana |
| Rahul Tripathi | Deepak Hooda | Shreyas Gopal | |
| Rachin Ravindra | Mukesh Choudhary | ||
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | Nathan Ellis | ||
| Anshul Kamboj | Gurjapneet Singh | ||
| Sam Curran | Noor Ahmad | ||
| Ravichandran Ashwin | Khaleel Ahmed |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Squad
| Wicket-Keepers | Batters | All-Rounders | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jitesh Sharma (WK) | Virat Kohli | Krunal Pandya | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Philip Salt (WK) | Rajat Patidar (C) | Liam Livingstone | Josh Hazlewood |
| Swastik Chikara | Romario Shepherd | Lungi Ngidi | |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Jacob Bethell | Nuwan Thushara | |
| Tim David | Swapnil Singh | Yash Dayal | |
| Mohit Rathee | Rasikh Dar Salam | ||
| Manoj Bhandage | Suyash Sharma | ||
| Abhinandan Singh |
CSK vs RCB IPL Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Dream11 Top Picks
- Captain Choices: Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Liam Livingstone
- Vice-Captain Choices: Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, Josh Hazlewood
- Batting Picks: Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Rahul Tripathi
- Bowling Picks: Matheesha Pathirana, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nathan Ellis
- All-Rounders: Shivam Dube, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd
Tip: The MA Chidambaram pitch favors spinners, so Jadeja, Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad could be key picks!
Match Prediction
Chennai Super Kings hold the home advantage at Chepauk, where their spinners thrive. However, RCB’s power-packed batting lineup featuring Kohli, Livingstone, and Tim David could pose a challenge. Expect a close contest, with CSK slightly ahead due to their all-round depth.
Who do you think will win this exciting battle? Drop your predictions in the comments!
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