Published on: May 2, 2025 11:59 pm IST|Updated on: May 1, 2025 6:39 pm IST
Two stalwarts of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, are all set to go on a collision course for the second time this season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be hosting Chennai Super Kings in match 52 of Tata IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the table toppers and just one win away from securing a spot in the playoffs. Having won 7 out of their 10 games, RCB are in red-hot form and would be looking for a double on the Chennai Super Kings this season.
On the other hand, the Chennai Super Kings have become the first team to get eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoff race. Having won only 2 games this season out of 10, the 5-time champions’ disastrous season came to an abrupt end when they lost their previous fixture to Punjab Kings by 4 wickets. The MS Dhoni-led side struggled throughout the season, and they are now left with only 4 games, wherein they would only play for pride and nothing else.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction.
Date: 3rd May 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Matches Played: 34 RCB won: 12 CSK won: 21 No Result: 1 Tied: 0
In the head-to-head rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, CSK has historically dominated with 21 wins, while RCB has managed 12 victories. One match between the two was washed out due to rain. However, recent form favors RCB, as they’ve won two of the last three meetings, including a crucial victory in the reverse fixture at CSK’s home ground earlier this season.
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for its batting-friendly surface, but it hasn’t been the same this season. The pitch generally offers true bounce, allowing batters to play their shots freely. The short boundaries further aid high-scoring encounters, with teams often posting 170+ totals at this venue this season. However, bowlers, especially pacers, can find some assistance early on with swing and seam movement, particularly with some greenery on the wicket.
Spinners tend to struggle due to the smaller ground dimensions, but they can be effective if they vary their pace and lengths smartly. Dew often plays a role in the second innings, making it easier for teams chasing. As a result, captains winning the toss usually prefer to bowl first to take advantage of the conditions later in the game.
Here’s a structured table with IPL stats for M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru:
RCB vs CSK Team News and Expected Playing XI
RCB Expected Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal IMPACT PLAYERS: Devdutt Padikkal
CSK Expected Playing XI: Shaik Rasheed/Andre Siddharth, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana/Nathan Ellis IMPACT PLAYERS: Anshul Kamboj
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the hosts, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings will take place on Saturday, May 3, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.
Wicket-keepers: Jitesh Sharma Batters: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Dewald Brevis All-rounders: Sam Curran, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Mhatre Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, K Khaleel Ahmed, Suyash Sharma
C/VC Options- Virat Kohli, K Khaleel Ahmed, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre
Tags: IPL 2025