CSK vs RCB match prediction: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to clash in Match 8 of the IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both teams have started their seasons with victories, setting the stage for an intense battle. CSK, coming off a win against Mumbai Indians, will look to leverage their home advantage. Meanwhile, RCB, confident from their victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, aims to continue their winning momentum.
Match details
- Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 8, IPL 2025
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Date & Time: Friday, March 28, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium typically favours spinners and has been known for its slow and two-paced nature. The average first-innings score here is around 160, and spinners often find assistance, especially in the second innings. Teams batting first have held an edge historically, but strategic decisions often favour chasing.
Head-to-Head record
- Total Matches Played: 33
- Wins by Chennai Super Kings: 21
- Wins by Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 11
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 1
CSK vs RCB Predicted Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Deepak Hooda
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Sam Curran
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Nathan Ellis
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Impact Player: Rahul Tripathi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Virat Kohli
- Philip Salt
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Jacob Bethell
- Krunal Pandya
- Swapnil Singh
- Suyash Sharma
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal
CSK vs RCB predicted top performers
Chennai Super Kings
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: In great form, providing solid starts at the top. Scored a half-century in the first match against the Mumbai Indians.
- Rachin Ravindra: All-arounder, bowls on spin-friendly wickets. Against RCB, Rachin has a great record.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Looking to bounce back as a crucial all-rounder. Expected to take some wickets today.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Virat Kohli: He performed really well in the first match against KKR, scoring a half-century. Not too good in Chennai, but ability to bounce back is real.
- Phil Salt: His aggressive approach adds firepower to RCB’s top order. Carries a strike rate over 155.36 in T20 cricket.
- Yash Dayal: Matured bowler the ability to give breakthroughs. Last season, he took 15 wickets in 14 matches.
CSK vs RCB Momentum Shifters
- Powerplay Score: >55 runs increase the batting team’s win probability by 17.3%.
- Early Bowling Success: Taking 2+ wickets in the powerplay boosts the bowling side’s win probability by 21.6%.
- Death Overs Explosion: A single over-yielding 18+ runs can shift win probability by 14.2% towards the batting team.
CSK vs RCB win probability
The match’s outcome may depend heavily on adapting to the conditions at Chepauk. RCB, despite their historical disadvantage, could edge out CSK based on current form and team dynamics. A first-innings score in the range of 167-187 is often crucial at this venue. However, if the track assists spinners as usual, controlling the middle overs will be vital for either team to secure victory. Expect a closely fought contest that will look like their traditional rivalry.
