The highly anticipated Southern Derby is set to take center stage in IPL 2025, as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) go head-to-head with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday, March 28. The two powerhouse franchises will clash at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where a fresh chapter will be added to their storied rivalry.
After a confident start to their campaign with a victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, RCB will be eager to carry that momentum forward and secure another crucial win against their longtime rivals. Meanwhile, CSK, fresh off an impressive triumph against Mumbai Indians, will look to extend their dominance over Bengaluru, a team they have historically outperformed. It has been an eternity since RCB won an IPL game against Chennai at Chepauk. Will history repeat itself?
Match Details: CSK vs RCB
- Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 8, IPL 2025
- Date & Time: March 28, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
Over the years, CSK has had the upper hand in this rivalry. Out of 33 matches played between these two sides, CSK has claimed victory 22 times, while RCB has managed to win 11 encounters. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK’s dominance is even more evident, having won 8 of the 9 matches played against RCB at this venue.
Chennai Pitch and Weather Report
The first game of the season at Chepauk was more spin-friendly than last season. Spinners bowled 25 out of 40 overs, including 14 in the second innings, suggesting they could play a crucial role again. The average first-innings score in the last 10 matches is 151, with the chasing team struggling at 127.
Expect spin to be a major factor in this match, making all-rounders and spin bowlers key picks for My11Circle teams.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Boundary Size | 63m & 70m square, 77m straight |
| Pitch Type | Spin-friendly, low bounce |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 151 (Last 10 Matches) |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 127 (Last 10 Matches) |
| Win % (Bat 1st) | 60% |
| Win % (Chase) | 40% |
CSK vs RCB My11Circle Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers:
- Jitesh Sharma (RCB) – Can play spin well and provide quick runs down the order.
Batters:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) (C/VC) – Could face a new-ball threat from Yash Dayal and Josh Hazlewood but can dominate the middle overs.
- Rahul Tripathi (CSK) – Has a decent record at Chepauk and can play a crucial role in the top order.
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – Has a positive record against CSK’s spinners but will need to adjust to the conditions.
All-rounders:
- Shivam Dube (CSK) – Enjoys a solid record vs RCB: 234 runs at an average of 78 in five matches.
- Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) – If the pitch grips, he can trouble RCB’s right-handed batting lineup and contribute with the bat.
- Rachin Ravindra (CSK) (C/VC) – Made 37 and 61 against RCB in two games last season and is in great form.
- Krunal Pandya (RCB) – Can be handy with both bat and ball and has some favorable matchups against CSK batters.
Bowlers:
- Noor Ahmad (CSK) (C/VC) – Left-arm wrist spinner with favorable matchups against key RCB batters.
- Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) – Has been successful against RCB batters in the past.
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB) – His consistent line and length can trouble CSK’s top order.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices for My11Circle:
- Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Noor Ahmad
- Vice-Captain: Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra
Key Matchups: CSK vs RCB
- Livingstone vs Noor Ahmad: Noor has dismissed Livingstone 3 times in 17 balls at an average of 6.66.
Tripathi vs Krunal: Krunal has dismissed Tripathi 3 times in 39 balls.
Ruturaj vs Yash Dayal: Ruturaj has scored 54 runs off 38 balls but has been dismissed twice.
CSK vs RCB Predicted Playing 11
Chennai Super Kings
Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra
, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis
Impact Player Options: Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Shaik Rasheed
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Impact Player Options: Manoj Bhandage, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh
