RCB vs CSK Match Preview:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns again this year in match number 52 of IPL 2025 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 3. In the encounter between both the team this season, RCB finally ended their 17-year Chepauk after they defeated CSK by 50 runs at their own den. Now after 51 matches, RCB are the top of the points table with seven wins and three losses, while the five-time champions CSK are already out of the playoffs race with just two wins and eight losses.
Currently placed at the 10th spot, CSK will be looking finish higher in the points table at the end of the league stage. Apart from that, CSK will also look to spoil RCB’s party by defeaing them in the upcoming match. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the 52nd match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings.
RCB vs CSK Match Details
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Match |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 52 |
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Venue |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
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Date & Time |
Saturday, May 3, 7:30 PM (IST) |
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Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
JioHotstar (app and website) and Star Sports Network |
RCB vs CSK Pitch Report
The surface of the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium has been a paradise for the batters throughout the years. We usually see high-scoring clashes at this ground where the team batting first looks to get past 200 runs. However, the fast bowlers can turn out to be effective with the new ball. The team batting first has won 42 matches at this ground in the IPL while the chasing team has won 53 times. The average score batting first at this ground is around 167 runs.
| Pitch Factor | Details |
| Nature of Pitch | Flat and hard surface, excellent for batting |
| Assistance for Pacers | Minimal assistance; slight swing in initial overs |
| Assistance for Spinners | Little turn; spinners often go for runs due to short boundaries |
| Batting Conditions | Very favorable; ideal for aggressive strokeplay |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 167 |
| Boundary Size | Short boundaries – easier for six hitting |
| Outfield | Fast outfield helps convert shots into boundaries |
| Dew Factor | High dew in second innings aids chasing |
| Preferred Toss Decision | Bowl first (due to dew and chasing advantage) |
RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Stats and Records
Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings have faced each other 34 times in IPL history so far. Out of these 34 games, CSK won 21, while RCB come out victorious on 12 occasions with one game ending in no result.
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Total Matches played |
34 |
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won |
12 |
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Chennai Super Kings Won |
21 |
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No Result |
1 |
RCB vs CSK Weather Forecast
RCB vs CSK Recent Team Performances
| RCB (Last five matches) | Win | Win | Win | Loss | Win |
| CSK (Last five matches) | Loss | Loss | Loss | Win | Loss |
RCB vs CSK Probable Playing XIs
RCB: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact player: Devdutt Padikkal
CSK: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact player: Rahul Tripathi
RCB vs CSK Toss Prediction
RCB vs CSK Toss Decision Prediction: Opting to Field First Expected
Given the batting-friendly pitch in Bengaluru, both sides may prefer to field first. Additionally, with rain in the forecast, chasing could provide a strategic advantage.
RCB vs CSK Toss History (Last 5 Years)
| Toss Winners Opt To | Bowl First 100% |
| Team Bowling First | Win 52% |
RCB vs CSK Predicted Top Batters
Virat Kohli: RCB star batter Virat Kohli is now the second highest run scorer in IPL 2025. The right-hander has amassed 443 runs in 10 matches at an average of 63.28. He played a crucial part in RCB’s all seven wins this season and will be look to get another big knock against CSK.
Dewald Brevis: Dewald Brevis looked promising in his first games for CSK in IPL 2025. He was a top scorer against SRH with 42-run knock of 25 balls and also scored crucial 32 runs in the last game against PBKS. He will be looking to play another big knock in the upcoming match against RCB.
RCB vs CSK Predicted Top Bowlers
Josh Hazlewood: RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood is leading wicket-taker in IPL 2025 with 18 scalps in 10 matches. He has been a star performer for RCB in the last few matches and could turn the match around in death overs.
Noor Ahmad: Leg spinner Noor Ahmad is CSK’s leading wicket taker this season and has been a constant performer in IPL 2025. He has taken 15 wickets in 10 matches in the ongoing season so far at an average of 19.20 and an economy rate of 8.22
RCB vs CSK Win Probability
| Teams | Win Probability |
| RCB | 64% |
| CSK | 36% |
Today Cricket Match Prediction
Toss Prediction: RCB to win the toss
Scenario 1: RCB opt to bat first
1st innings prediction: RCB to post 205-215 runs in their 20 overs
Match prediction: RCB to win
Scenario 2: RCB opt to bowl first
1st innings prediction: CSK to post 175-185 runs in their 20 overs
Match prediction: RCB to win
RCB vs CSK Match Prediction: RCB to Win Today's Match RCB is in great form with five straight wins, and their batting looks strong with Kohli and Du Plessis leading the charge. CSK, though, has a solid record against RCB and can't be ruled out. It's a close one, but RCB might edge ahead today with their momentum.
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