Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 52 of IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in a clash that means nothing but pride for the visitors. For the hosts, they can almost confirm their berth into the playoffs. RCB, stable and soaring, sit comfortably in the top half, eyeing a top-two finish, while CSK limp in with their campaign already extinguished, desperate to salvage pride.
With heavy rain looming over Bengaluru, a washout remains a genuine threat, which would hand RCB a solitary point and move them to 15 from 11 games—still in strong contention for a top-two berth. But if conditions allow, expect a battle defined by RCB’s clarity versus CSK’s chaos, and a pitch that hasn’t quite behaved like the batter’s paradise it once was.
Match Details: RCB vs CSK
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 52, IPL 2025 Date & Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Weather: High chance of showers (76-78%); dew likely if play happens Live Streaming: JioHotstar and Star Sports NetworkPitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The pitches this season have not followed the usual high-scoring narrative. With variable bounce and decent grip for spinners, totals have been surprisingly moderate. Pace bowlers have been effective with hard lengths and cutters, while spin has also had a say in the middle overs.
Bowler TypeMatchesBallsRunsWicketsAverageEconomyStrike RatePacers45217843224.59.0216.2Spinners43304601432.858.3623.5 Par Score: 190 Toss Impact: Teams may prefer to chase with DLS in play and dew expectedRCB Team News & Strategy
Injury Up Phil Salt missed the previous game due to illness; he remains a game-time decision. Tactical Insight: RCB’s quicks, especially Hazlewood, have dominated CSK’s top order with back-of-length bowling. Spinners Krunal and Suyash have flourished in wins and could dictate terms again.RCB Probable XII:
Phil Salt/Jacob Bethell Virat Kohli Devdutt Padikkal Rajat Patidar (c) Jitesh Sharma (wk) Tim David Romario Shepherd Krunal Pandya Bhuvneshwar Kumar Josh Hazlewood Yash Dayal Suyash SharmaCSK Team News & Strategy
Injury Up No new injuries; existing ruled-out players remain unavailable. Tactical Insight: Dewald Brevis strengthens the middle order, but CSK’s left-handers struggle against spin strike-wise. Dhoni’s record at this venue (avg 81.5, SR 181.11) is the silver lining.CSK Probable XI:
Shaik Rasheed Ayush Mhatre Sam Curran Ravindra Jadeja Dewald Brevis Shivam Dube Deepak Hooda MS Dhoni (c & wk) Matheesha Pathirana Noor Ahmad Khaleel Ahmed Anshul KambojRCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips (Small League)
Wicketkeeper
Phil Salt – If fit, worth backing for his aggressive starts. If unavailable, Jitesh Sharma offers high SR returns.Batters
Virat Kohli (C/VC) – Stellar home record (3556 runs at 39.07 in Bengaluru). In sublime touch this season. Devdutt Padikkal – Has regained form, impactful at the top. Rajat Patidar – Struggles vs pace (avg 20.3) but thrives against spin (avg 59.6). Could be key in the middle overs.All-rounders
Shivam Dube – CSK’s leading scorer, offers matchup strength against RCB spinners. Ravindra Jadeja (C/VC) – Promoted up the order, contributes in all facets. Sam Curran – Back among runs, adds power late and can exploit RCB’s finishing overs. Krunal Pandya – Economical and strikes in middle overs; crucial in low-scoring games.Bowlers
Josh Hazlewood – Ideal for Chinnaswamy’s variable bounce, perfect matchup for CSK’s short-ball weakness. Noor Ahmad – 15 wickets in 10 games, threat against RCB’s middle order. Khaleel Ahmed – Powerplay specialist; will challenge Kohli early.RCB vs CSK Key Matchups to Watch
Hazlewood vs CSK Top Order: CSK have lost most wickets to short balls in PowerPlay – Hazlewood’s natural length. Krunal & Suyash vs CSK LHBs: Dube, Jadeja, Curran all have spin SRs below 116 this season. Patidar vs Spin: SR 177+, average 59.6 – needs to anchor vs Noor/Jadeja. Dhoni at Chinnaswamy: Avg 81.5, SR 181.11 – could finish with fireworks.Fantasy XI Suggestion (Alternate)
Wicketkeeper: MS DhoniBatters: Virat Kohli (C), Dewald Brevis, Rajat PatidarAll-rounders: Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Sam Curran, Romario ShepherdBowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed
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