The much-anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is set to take place on Saturday, May 3, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With RCB aiming to solidify their playoff position and CSK playing for pride, this match promises excitement for fans and Dream11 fantasy cricket enthusiasts alike.
Match Overview
- Date & Time: May 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Match Number: 52nd of IPL 2025
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- Weather Forecast: Clear skies with temperatures between 22°C to 33°C
Team Form and Standings
- RCB: Currently second in the points table with seven wins from ten matches, RCB is on a three-match winning streak. A victory in this match could secure their spot in the playoffs.
- CSK: With only two wins in ten matches, CSK has been eliminated from playoff contention. However, they aim to finish the season on a high note and disrupt RCB’s momentum.
Head-to-Head Record
In their 34 IPL encounters:
- CSK: 21 wins
- RCB: 12 wins
- No Result: 1 match
Notably, RCB has won three of the last five matches against CSK, indicating a shift in momentum in recent years.
Pitch and Conditions
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch, with high-scoring matches being common. The average first innings score is around 167–168 runs. Teams chasing have a slight advantage, winning approximately 53% of the matches.
Dream11 Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
- Phil Salt / Jacob Bethell
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Romario Shepherd
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
- Josh Hazlewood
- Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Shaik Rasheed
- Ayush Mhatre
- Sam Curran
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dewald Brevis
- Shivam Dube
- Deepak Hooda
- MS Dhoni (c & wk)
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Noor Ahmad
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Impact Sub: Anshul Kamboj
Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper:
- Jitesh Sharma
Batsmen:
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Dewald Brevis
- Shaik Rasheed
All-Rounders:
- Ravindra Jadeja (Captain)
- Krunal Pandya (Vice-Captain)
- Sam Curran
Bowlers:
- Josh Hazlewood
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Dream11 Top Picks
- Virat Kohli: In excellent7 form, consistently scoring runs and anchoring the innings.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Offers value with both bat and ball, making him a top all-rounder choice.
- Krunal Pandya: Provides balance to the team with his all-round capabilities.
- Josh Hazlewood: Key bowler for RCB, known for his wicket-taking abilities.
- Sam Curran: A dynamic all-rounder who can contribute significantly in both departments.
Match Prediction
Given RCB’s current7 form and home advantage, they are favorites to win this encounter. However, CSK, led by the experienced MS Dhoni, will look to play spoilsport and end their season on a positive note.
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