Match Overview
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take place on Friday, March 28, at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Chennai Super Kings come into this match with a narrow yet comfortable victory in their season opener against Mumbai Indians. The Men in Yellow restricted Mumbai to just 155/9, thanks to an outstanding performance by Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmed (4/18) and Khaleel Ahmed (3/28). CSK chased the target with a four-wicket win, led by New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra (65*) and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (53). While CSK’s middle order struggled, they managed to secure the victory.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru also head into this game with confidence, having defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in their season opener. KKR posted a challenging total of 174/8, but RCB chased it down with ease, led by an explosive opening stand of 95 runs between Virat Kohli (59*) and Phil Salt (56). RCB’s aggressive approach at the top has set the tone for their successful start to the season.
CSK vs RCB Match Details
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Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 8, IPL 2025
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Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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Date & Time: Friday, March 28, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
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Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)
Pitch Report
The pitch at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium has been known to favor spinners, offering a slow, low-scoring contest in recent seasons. The surface is expected to grip the ball, making it difficult for batters to play their shots freely. The average first-innings score here was around 170 last season, and both teams will aim to restrict the opposition to a manageable target. Weather-wise, clear skies with temperatures between 26°C and 27°C are expected.
Head-to-Head Record
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Matches Played: 33
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Won by CSK: 21
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Won by RCB: 11
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Tied: 0
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No Result: 1
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First-ever Fixture: May 21, 2008
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Most Recent Fixture: May 18, 2024
CSK vs RCB Predicted Playing 11
Chennai Super Kings:
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Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed.
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Impact Player: Rahul Tripathi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
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Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Player to Watch
After a brilliant performance in the last game, Virat Kohli could once again emerge as the best batter for RCB. Having started the season with a bang, he will be eager to maintain his form and lead his team to another victory. On the other side, Noor Ahmad, the star spinner for CSK, will look to exploit the Chepauk surface and pick up key wickets, especially targeting Kohli, who has struggled against spin recently.
Today’s Match Prediction: The team bowling first is likely to win.
Scenario 1
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CSK wins the toss and bowls
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Powerplay Score: 45-55
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RCB Total: 160-170
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CSK wins the match
Scenario 2
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RCB wins the toss and bowls
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Powerplay Score: 55-65
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CSK Total: 170-180
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RCB wins the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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