RCB vs CSK will battle it out in Match 52. The match is set to be held at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 3 at 7:30 PM IST, it starts.
RCB have performed very well this season. They won 7 games out of 10. So they are well placed at position three on the points table. They only need to win a single game to be closer to the qualification for the playoffs. CSK, however, have struggled all season. They won just 2 of their 10 matches. That puts them at the bottom of the table. Unfortunately, MS Dhoni’s team became the first to be eliminated from the tournament. Despite that, they still have pride to play for in their final four games.
Recent Form and Team Momentum
RCB approach this battle with confidence. They had won the previous match against CSK by 50 runs. There, skipper Rajat Patidar had scored 51 runs and was given the Player of the Match award. Also, RCB are yet to be beaten away from home, with six of their games being won by them. But they need to get their act right at home. This game offers them a chance to improve on that. CSK have lost their last three games. Their net run rate of -1.211 reflects the average performance. But with nothing to lose, they can become dangerous spoilers for RCB’s playoff ambitions.
Head-to-Head Record
RCB and CSK have played 34 games in the history of IPL. CSK lead the head-to-head rivalry with 21 wins. RCB have 12. One match was abandoned without result. Despite CSK leading the record books, RCB defied the script last time.
Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 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 Player: Devdutt Padikkal
Chennai Super Kings: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player: Anshul Kamboj
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is more likely to see mid-score matches. The average aggregate here this season is 178. So, the crowd can expect a closely-contested match, and not a run-fest. Chasing teams have won three out of the last four matches at this ground. So, batting second can be a sure bet. But the weather could be a major factor. There is a 50% chance of thunderstorms and rain forecasted. If that is so, the game could be shortened or even delayed. The temperature will be around 25°C.
Final Thoughts
RCB have it all going for themselves going into this war. Win and they are atop. But CSK under no pressure could conceivably have an ace up their sleeve. With form, weather, and history as well, a thrilling Saturday night is the promise fans are made. Stay informed with News Trendzs for the latest updates! Catch the latest sports news and RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 updates, live scores, and in-depth analysis from around the world.
