RCB started their new era under captain Rajat Patidar on a positive note after registering a come-from-behind win in the season opener against KKR at the Eden Gardens after the defending champions got off to a flier.
It will be a test by spin for both CSK and RCB on a slow and sluggish surface at Chepauk with both teams comprising of some quality spin bowling option. Other than the bowlers the onus will be on Bengaluru's strong batting lineup,
RCB Playing 11 vs CSK- IPL 2025, Match 8:
Like always a lot will depend on former captain Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. The duo gave Royal Challengers Bengaluru an explosive start in the first game against KKR and will look to replicate the same against spin-heavy CSK.
Virat Kohli who opened with Salt looked busy at the crease and was aggressive in his strokeplay. The right-hander scored his 98th T20 half-century in his 400th T20 match while remaining unbeaten.
Middle Order Batters: Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya
While all-rounders Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, and wicketkeeper Jeetesh Sharma make for a solid lower-middle order which can take the game away from CSK.
Bowlers: Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal Rasikh Dar Salam, Josh Hazlewood
The fast bowling department will be taken care of by Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, and Josh Hazlewood who was impressive with the new ball and bowled economically against KKR
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