The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) rivalry, one of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) most electrifying showdowns will take center stage on May 3, 2025, at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This Southern Derby, known for its passionate fanbase and high-stakes drama, promises to be a blockbuster encounter in Match 52 of IPL 2025.

RCB, captained by Rajat patidarare riding high with seven wins in ten games, powered by Virat Kohli’s consistency, Phil Salt’s aggression, and Tim David’s finishing prowess. Their bowling attack, led by Josh Hazlewood and Yash dayalexposed CSK’s batting frailties in the previous encounter, with Hazlewood’s 3/21 dismantling CSK’s top order. However, Chinnaswamy’s flat pitches could test RCB’s spinners against CSK’s spin-savvy batsmen.

CSK, now led by Ms Dona following Return Gaikwad's injury, are reeling from a dismal campaign with only two wins in ten matches. They were officially eliminated from playoff contention after a four-wicket loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 30. Despite Sam Curran’s valiant 88, CSK’s outdated batting approach and auction misfires, particularly their failure to secure aggressive top-order players have cost them dearly. Still, CSK’s spin trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad could exploit Chinnaswamy’s occasional turn, aiming to challenge RCB’s middle order.

RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head record

Matches Played: 34 |RCB won: 12 |CSK won: 21 |No result:01 |

RCB vs CSK Match details

• Date and Time: May 3, 2025, 7:30 pm is
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch report:

The surface at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is widely regarded as a heaven for batters, though it offers something for both fast bowlers and spinners. What truly sets it apart are the short boundaries, which make aggressive shot-making a common strategy. This often results in exciting, high-scoring encounters.

RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
• Batters: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Dewald Brevis, Shaik Rasheed
• All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran
• Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Khaleel Ahmed, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

RCB vs CSK Dream11 Captain & Vice Captain

• Choice 1: Virat Kohli (C), Krunal Pandya (VC)
• Choice 2: Sam Curran (c), Phil Salt (vc)

RCB vs CSK Prediction Backups

Rajat Patidar, Ayush Mhatre, Tim David, Noor Ahmad

RCB vs CSK Dream11 Team for today’s match (May 3, 7:30 pm IST)

Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patadar (C), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushra, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, SWASTIK Chhikara, Lungi NGIDI, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee

Chennai Super Kings: Andre Siddarth, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Gurjapneet Singh, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Mathesha Pathirana, Ms Dhoni (C), Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashed, Shreyas Gopal, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Vansh Bedi

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