IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings Set to Clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 52
Exciting IPL 2025 Matchup: CSK vs RCB
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up to take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 52nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This thrilling encounter is scheduled for May 3 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
These two iconic franchises, known for their passionate fan bases, will meet for the second time this season. In their previous encounter, RCB secured a decisive win over CSK at home, marking their second consecutive victory against their rivals. Will CSK manage to turn the tables in Bengaluru, or will RCB continue their dominance?
Match Details: RCB vs CSK
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 52, IPL 2025
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar (app and website)
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Head-to-Head Record: RCB vs CSK
| RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Stats | |
| Total Matches | 35 |
| Won by Chennai Super Kings | 22 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 12 |
| NR | 1 |
| Last 4 Matches Result | CSK: 2, RCB: 2 |
RCB has triumphed over CSK in their last two encounters, including a crucial win in IPL 2024 that helped them secure a playoff spot.
Team Previews for Match 52
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Having been the first team eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoff race, CSK now has the freedom to play without pressure. Despite a challenging season, there have been some bright spots, such as Sam Curran's impressive batting in the last match and the promising performances of Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre. This situation allows the team to experiment with their bench strength as they look ahead to the next season.
Key Players for CSK: Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Noor Ahmad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB has shown remarkable consistency in IPL 2025, particularly in away games. However, their home performance has raised concerns, with three losses in four matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium. As they return home, RCB aims to capitalize on the momentum from their last victory. With Virat Kohli and Phil Salt spearheading the batting lineup, the team will also depend on the spin duo of Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma to make a significant impact in this vital match.
Key RCB Players: Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood
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Probable Playing XI for RCB vs CSK Match 52
Chennai Super Kings: Ayush Mhatre, SR Rasheed, Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), M Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Hooda, Dewald Brevis.
Impact Subs: Andre Siddharth, Anshul Kamboj, Vijay Shankar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), R Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.
Impact Subs: Liam Livingstone, Swastik Chhikara, Rasikh Salam
Pitch & Weather Insights for RCB vs CSK Match 52
Pitch Analysis
The Chinnaswamy Stadium typically favors batsmen, with a slight edge for teams batting second. Winning the toss will be crucial, as teams batting first often struggle here. Additionally, with rain in the forecast, the team batting second may have an advantage.
Weather Forecast
Thunderstorms are anticipated in Bengaluru on Saturday, particularly around 8 PM IST. The weather report indicates a possibility of light rain throughout the day, which could affect the match schedule.
Final Thoughts
Given their current form, RCB enters this match as the favorite. However, the potential for DRS to play a role on Saturday means that the team batting second could have the upper hand.