IPL 2025: Match 52, RCB vs CSK Cricket Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between RCB vs CSK of IPL 2025?

Match Preview

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to dominate the strugglinf Chennai Super Kings (CSK), they both teams will face off for the second time in the season in the Southern Derby at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. 

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently in terrific form, sitting at 3rd position on the points table with 7 wins from 10 matches. They won their last match in convincing fashion, defeating Delhi in Delhi. Krunal Pandya was the top scorer with 73 runs and remained unbeaten after guiding the team through a tricky chase of 163. With their bowlers continuing to impress alongside a star-studded batting lineup, it's fair to say that RCB are at the top of their game. They will be aiming to win this match and reclaim the top spot on the table once again.

  Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, continue to struggle with their form as they suffered yet another defeat, this time against Punjab Kings in their previous match. CSK were bowled out for 190, with a notable contribution from English all-rounder Sam Curran, who played a brilliant knock of 88 runs. However, he received little support from the other end. While defending 191, Chennai never looked in control of the game, constantly playing catch-up as Punjab Kings comfortably chased down the target. Chennai Super Kings will now be looking to bounce back and bring some cheer to their fans as they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy.

 

RCB vs RR - Match Details

 

RCB vs CSK Match Details
Venue	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date and Time	3 May 7:30 PM IST
Live Broadcast Details	Star Sports
Live Streaming Details	JioHotstar (app and website)

 

Pitch Report

 

The surface at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being batting friendly. However, the conditions at this venue in this season appears to be like the 2017 season. The track was under covers since two days and hence, a slow track is expected for this game as well, just like the past matches at this venue in this season.

 

RCB vs RR - Head-to-Head Record

 

H2H Records - RCB vs CSK in IPL
Total Matches	34
Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru	12
Won by Chennai Super Kings	21
Tied	0
No Result	1

 

RCB vs RR - Probable Playing XI

 

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal. (Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh)

   

 

• Chennai Super Kings: Shaik Rasheed, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Dewald Brevis, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran. (Impact Subs: Anshul Kamboj, Andre Siddarth, Mukesh Choudhary, Shreyas Gopal, Ravichandran Ashwin)

   

 

Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last 5 IPL matches at this venue, the toss-winning teams had decided to bowl first in all 5 matches.

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• Out of last 80 IPL matches played at this venue, the batting first teams have registered 33 wins to their name while the fielding first sides have registered 44 victories. So, chasing at this ground would be a good option as the pitch gets easier for the batters in the 2nd innings. It will be fair to say that fielding first teams have more advantage as compared to batting first.

 

Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (opts to bowl first)

• Power-Play Score: 45-50

• CSK Total: 165-185

• Match Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: Chennai Super Kings (opts to bowl first)

• Power-Play Score: 55-65

• RCB Total: 190-205

• Match Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

 

Who will win the match between RCB vs CSK?

 

In this Southern Derby, CSK have historically dominated over RCB, but considering the recent performances of both the teams, it is likely that Royal Challengers Bengaluru will emerge victorious.