The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and all eyes are now on the high-stakes showdown between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 28. (Scorecard | Schedule | Teams | Points Table)
With both teams registering wins in their opening encounters, this match will not only be about bragging rights but also about securing the early momentum in the points table.
CSK enter the contest fresh off a thrilling four-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians. Their chase of 156 was anchored by an outstanding unbeaten 65 off 45 balls from Rachin Ravindra, while Ruturaj Gaikwad라이브 바카라 explosive 53 off 26 set the tone early. Their bowling unit, led by Noor Ahmad라이브 바카라 brilliant 4/18 and Khaleel Ahmed라이브 바카라 3/29, ensured that Mumbai were restricted to a modest total.
Meanwhile, RCB sent a strong message with a dominant performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, cruising to a seven-wicket win. Chasing 175, Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 59 off 36 balls, while Phil Salt라이브 바카라 blistering 56 off 31 laid the perfect foundation. Krunal Pandya라이브 바카라 spell of 3/29 proved crucial in restricting KKR, earning him the Man of the Match award.
CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025: Pitch Report
With both teams in top form, the conditions in Chennai could play a decisive role. The Chepauk pitch is traditionally known to assist spinners, and as the game progresses, it tends to slow down significantly, making batting increasingly difficult in the second innings. CSK have historically enjoyed success against RCB at this venue, owing to their strong spin attack and an impressive home record.
CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025: Weather Report
As the two powerhouses of the league collide, fans can expect a riveting battle between RCB라이브 바카라 aggressive batting lineup and CSK라이브 바카라 crafty spin attack. With the weather forecast indicating clear skies and no rain interruptions, the stage is perfectly set for an electrifying contest in Chennai. As per AccuWeather, the temperature is likely to be around 30-37 degrees Celsius.
Full Squads:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikal, Swastik Chikara, Manoj Bhandage, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
