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RCB vs CSK, Match Winner Prediction: The 52nd match of the Indian Premier League will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings. This match will take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on 3rd May at 7:30 PM IST.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently at the top of the points table and have won 7 out of 10 games. Their last match was against DC, in which they easily chased the target of 162 and won the game by 6 wickets. In that match, Virat Kohli smashed an impressive 51 off 47 balls, while Krunal Pandya scored 73 off 47 balls. In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed 3 crucial wickets, while Josh Hazlewood took two wickets.
Chennai Super Kings
On the other hand, Due to their poor performances, Chennai Super Kings have been eliminated and currently are ranking at the bottom of the points table. Their last match was against PBKS, which they lost by 4 wickets. In that match, Sam Curran smashed an impressive 88 off 47 balls, while Dewald Brevis scored 32 off 26 balls. In the bowling department, Khaleel Ahmed and Matheesha Pathirana took 2 wickets, while Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja each took one wicket.
Therefore, today’s battle will be crucial for both teams, especially for RCB. So let’s see which team can win today’s match and which player can become the man of the match.
RCB vs CSK Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 52nd |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At Chinnaswamy Stadium, the pitch is suited for bowlers. It will offer a flat surface and bounce which helps pacers to emerge wickets. Batters can struggle here, although if they understand the pitch’s behaviour, they can set high scores. At Chinnaswamy, a total of 99 IPL matches have been played here, in which the chasing team have upper hands. And as per the last matches, the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 28-25°C Cloudy |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 60-83% Humidity with 35-25% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 3rd Innings Score | 180-190 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 99 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 42 (42.42%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 53 (53.54%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 53 (53.54%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 42 (42.42%) |
| Matches with No Result | 4 (4.04%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 175* – Chris Gayle (RCB) vs PWI, 23/04/2013 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/9 – Samuel Badree (RCB) vs MI, 14/04/2017 |
| Highest Team Innings | 287/3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB, 15/04/2024 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 82 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs KKR, 18/04/2008 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 186/3 – Deccan Chargers vs RCB, 08/04/2010 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.85 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.80 |
| Average Score Batting First | 167.45 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 34 |
|---|---|
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 12 |
| Won by Chennai Super Kings | 21 |
| No Result | 01 |
| Tied | 00 |
RCB vs CSK Today’s Probable 11
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Shaik Rasheed |
| Jacob Bethell | Ayush Mhatre |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | Sam Curran |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Tim David | Dewald Brevis |
| Krunal Pandya | Shivam Dube |
| Romario Shepherd | Deepak Hooda |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | MS Dhoni (w/c) |
| Suyash Sharma | Noor Ahmad |
| Josh Hazlewood | Khaleel Ahmed |
| Yash Dayal | Matheesha Pathirana |
Key Players to Watch Out in RCB vs CSK Match
Top Batters
Virat Kohli
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli has played a total of 90 matches, in which he has scored a total of 3140 runs with the highest of 113.
- Abhishek Sharma has played a total of 33 matches against CSK, where he scored a total of 1084 runs with the highest of 90 and with the average of 37.38.
Rajat Patidar
- Rajat Patidar has played a total of 4 matches against CSK, where he has scored a total of 113 runs with the highest of 51.
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Rajat Patidar played a total of 11 matches, in which he has scored a total of 215 runs with the highest of 52.
Also keep your eyes on – Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma.
Ravindra Jadeja
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Ravindra Jadeja has played a total of 11 matches where he scored a total of 131 runs with the highest of 42.
- He has played a total of 27 matches against RCB, in which he scored a total of 383 runs with the highest of 62.
Shivam Dube
- Shivam Dube has played a total of 6 matches against RCB, where he scored a total of 253 runs with the highest of 95.
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Shivam Dube has played a total of 3 matches, in which he scored a total of 68 runs with the highest of 52.
Also keep your eyes on – Sam Curran, Dewald Brevis.
RCB vs CSK Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 262 | 8447 Runs | 113 | 132.31 |
| Rajat Patidar | 37 | 1027 Runs | 112 | 156.07 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 250 | 3142 Runs | 62 | 129.62 |
| Shivam Dube | 75 | 1750 Runs | 95 | 144.50 |
Top Bowlers
Josh Hazlewood
- Josh Hazlewood has played a total of 3 matches against CSK, in which he took a total of 5 wickets.
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Josh Hazlewood played a total of 4 matches and took 8 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Khaleel Ahmed
- Khaleel Ahmed has played a total of 5 matches against RCB, in which he took a total of 8 wickets.
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Khaleel Ahmed played a total of 2 matches and took 5 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Noor Ahmad.
RCB vs CSK Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 37 | 53 Wickets | 8.16 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | 67 | 88 Wickets | 8.84 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Power Play Analysis Last 10 Matches, before IPL
| Innings | Match Results | Wins | Total Matches | Winning Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 3w, 0w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 4w, 2w, 0w, 0w, 2w | 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 2nd Innings | 0w, 3w, 0w, 2w, 0w, 2w, 1w, 3w, 0w, 3w | 6 | 10 | 60% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 2w, 3w, 3w, 0w | 90% |
| 2nd Innings | 3w, 1w, 2w, 2w | 100% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the first innings, so probably wickets can fall.
- In this season, the chances of wickets are higher in the second innings, but overall wickets are falling in both innings. It’s a risky choice but we can drop one of the openers in both innings.
RCB vs CSK Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bowling | 50-55 | 170-180 | RCB |
| Scenario 2 | Chennai Super Kings | Bowling | 55-65 | 180-200 | RCB |
Also See:
- Rajat Patidar vs CSK Stats and Records
- Jitesh Sharma vs CSK Stats and Records
- Krunal Pandya vs CSK Stats and Records
- Tim David vs CSK Stats and Records
- Josh Hazlewood vs CSK Stats and Records
- Suyash Sharma vs CSK Stats and Records
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs CSK Stats and Records
- Yash Dayal vs CSK Stats and Records
- Phil Salt vs CSK Stats and Records
- Ravindra Jadeja vs RCB Stats and Records
- MS Dhoni vs RCB Stats and Records
- Khaleel Ahmed vs RCB Stats and Records
- Shivam Dube vs RCB Stats and Records
- Sam Curran vs RCB Stats and Records
- Noor Ahmad vs RCB Stats and Records
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between RCB vs CSK?
As per the head-to-head records, CSK is ahead, but they have not performed since the league started and they seem weak in comparison with RCB. So RCB can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of RCB vs CSK?
RCB and CSK have played a total of 34 matches, in which RCB won 12 and CSK won 21.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube and Josh Hazlewood.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
CSK will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
