The 52nd match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This high-voltage match will be played on May 3 at 7:30 pm at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
RCB have won 7 out of their 10 matches, while CSK have won only 2 out of 10.
RCB will want to keep their winning streak going and strengthen their playoff position, while CSK will want to break this losing streak and end the season with respect.
The live telecast of the match will be available on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network in India.
Check yesterday’s match results here
IPL 2025 RCB vs CSK: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, CSK has won 6 times, while RCB has won 4 times.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs
Chennai Super Kings Team Status
RCB is second on the points table with a net run rate of 0.521, while CSK is tenth with a net run rate of -1.211.
RCB recently suffered a 6-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals, but registered three consecutive wins before that. Virat Kohli (443 runs) and Phil Salt (239 runs) are excellent with the bat. Josh Hazlewood (18 wickets) and Krunal Pandya (13 wickets) are strong in bowling.
CSK have suffered three consecutive defeats, including a 7-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Shivam Dubey (242 runs) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (215 runs) scored runs, but the middle order was weak. Noor Ahmed (14 wickets) and Khaleel Ahmed (11 wickets) were decent in bowling.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Playing XI
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Jitesh Sharma
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Romario Shepherd
- Josh Hazlewood
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Playing XI
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Devon Conway (wk)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Shivam Dubey
- Deepak Hooda
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni
- Sam Curran
- Noor Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Syed Khaleel Ahmed
RCB vs CSK Match Weather and Pitch Report
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RCB vs CSK 52nd Match Dream11 Prediction
IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings Dream11 Prediction: Keep an eye on these players while making a Dream11 team for Dream11 Prediction. Choosing Virat Kohli or Shivam Dubey for the captain can be a good option, as both are in form. Josh Hazlewood or Noor Ahmed will be fine for the vice-captain.
Phil Salt and Devon Conway are great options for wicketkeeper. Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Ruturaj Gaikwad will be strong choices in batting. Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Krunal Pandya can be beneficial for all-rounders.
Josh Hazlewood, Noor Ahmed, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar can play important roles in bowling.
Check out tomorrow’s match schedule here
RCB vs CSK Match Prediction
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings Match Prediction: RCB is playing at their home ground Chinnaswamy, where Kohli, Salt in their batting and Hazlewood, Pandya in bowling are in great form. 7 wins and strong net run rate boost their confidence.
CSK are already out of the playoff race, and they lack depth in batting.
According to experts, RCB have 70% chances of winning, CSK 30%. If Kohli and Hazelwood shine, RCB will win. If Dhoni and Jadeja show magic, CSK can surprise.
