Teams:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
Toss Update:
Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and opted to bowl first in the crucial game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 3, 2025.
Squads:
Chennai Super Kings Squad: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Lungi Ngidi, Philip Salt, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh
Preview:
The stage is set for a high-stakes clash as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 52 of IPL 2025 at RCB’s home ground. With both teams entering the business end of the tournament, this fixture holds significant weight particularly for RCB.
Riding high on confidence after a commanding win over Delhi Capitals, RCB will be aiming to carry forward the momentum and secure another vital victory. A win here could help them solidify their position among the top two on the points table, offering a potential advantage heading into the playoffs.
On the other hand, CSK are playing for pride. With a tough season drawing to a close, MS Dhoni’s men will be eager to finish strong and avoid ending at the bottom of the standings. A win against a strong RCB unit could restore some respect and end the season on a positive note.
