Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns at the iconic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, in a blockbuster clash of IPL 2025. Both teams are coming off impressive wins in their opening games and will be looking to continue their momentum. This match promises high-intensity action with star players ready to shine on the big stage.
Fixture: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025
Date & Time: March 28, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming: JioCinema & Star Sports Network
Total Matches: 32
CSK Wins: 21
RCB Wins: 11
Last Meeting: RCB won by 5 wickets (IPL 2024)
Rachin Ravindra
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
Rahul Tripathi
Shivam Dube
Deepak Hooda
Sam Curran
Ravindra Jadeja
MS Dhoni (WK)
R. Ashwin
Nathan Ellis
Noor Ahmad
Impact Players: Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Vijay Shankar
Phil Salt (WK)
Virat Kohli
Devdutt Padikkal
Rajat Patidar (C)
Liam Livingstone
Tim David
Jitesh Sharma (WK)
Krunal Pandya
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Josh Hazlewood
Yash Dayal
Impact Players: Rasikh Salam, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Bethell
Wicketkeepers:
Phil Salt
Jitesh Sharma
Batters:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
Rachin Ravindra
Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar
All-Rounders:
Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-Captain)
Krunal Pandya
Sam Curran
Bowlers:
Josh Hazlewood
Noor Ahmad
Khaleel Ahmed
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK started IPL 2025 with a dominant win against Mumbai Indians. Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with a quickfire 53 off 26 balls, while Rachin Ravindra remained unbeaten on 65 off 45 balls. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Noor Ahmad (4 wickets) and Khaleel Ahmed (3 wickets), ensured a comfortable victory. Expect MS Dhoni’s team to continue their strong home dominance at Chepauk.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB kicked off IPL 2025 with an impressive win over Kolkata Knight Riders. Virat Kohli’s sublime half-century and Phil Salt’s explosive start powered them to victory. The bowling unit, led by Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya, restricted KKR effectively. With RCB eyeing a deep playoff run, they will be determined to beat CSK at their fortress.
CSK vs RCB Match Prediction
Chennai Super Kings hold a superior head-to-head record against RCB, especially at home. However, RCB’s strong batting lineup, featuring Virat Kohli and Liam Livingstone, can challenge CSK’s spin-heavy bowling attack. If CSK’s spinners exploit Chepauk’s turning track, they hold the edge. Expect a closely contested game with CSK having a slight advantage.
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