Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025: MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are ready to fight it off in their final battle of the season. CSK is all set to clash with the top-ranked IPL 2025 team RCB in their next fixture on 3rd May at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
CSK is facing a tough season in IPL 2025, with struggles in both batting and bowling departments. A low scoring rate, especially in the powerplay, has hurt their momentum, while their bowlers have lacked consistency. Despite efforts to adjust strategies, the team hasn’t found the right balance. As losses continue to pile up, CSK’s chances of reaching the playoffs look increasingly unlikely, marking a challenging phase for the franchise.
On the other hand, Rajat Patidar-led RCB is on a great run. Royal Challengers Bangalore is leading the IPL 2025 standings with 14 points from 10 matches and is well on course for playoff qualification. With four games left, winning two or three should secure their spot, provided they maintain their strong net run rate of +0.521. However, challenging fixtures against teams like Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders remain. If they sustain their current form, RCB is likely to reach the playoffs.
As the teams prepare to take on their next challenge, we take a look at the match details, preview, predicted playing 11 for each team, and further.
IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: Match Details
Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date & Time: May 3, 2025; 7:30 PM IST
Streaming & TV: Star Sports Network, JioCinema (India)
RCB vs CSK: Full Squads for IPL 2025
Chennai Super Kings, Full Squad: MS Dhoni (C), Matheesha Pathirana, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Ayush Mhatre, Rahul Tripathi, Anshul Kamboj, Sam Curran, Dewald Brevis, Nathan Ellis, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Vansh Bedi, Shreyas Gopal, C Andre Siddarth, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shaik Rasheed, Mukesh Choudhary, Kamlesh Nagarkoti.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Full Squad: Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Salam, Krunal Pandya, Yash Dayal, Tim David, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Nuwan Thushara, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Swastik Chikara, Mohit Rathee, Manoj Bhandage.
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Predicted Playing XI
CSK Predicted Playing XI: MS Dhoni (wk) (Captain), Rachin Ravindra, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Shreyas Gopal, C Andre Siddarth, Mukesh Choudhary, Shivam Dube
RCB Predicted Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player: Rasikh Salam, Devdutt Padikkal, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi
IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB : FAQ
Where to Watch Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru?
Fans can catch the live action of the CSK vs RCB match on the Star Sports Network. For online streaming, the match will be available on JioCinema in India. It’s advisable to check local listings for broadcast details in other regions.
Also read:IPL Time Table 2025: Complete Fixtures and Venues for the Upcoming Season
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