The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is heating up, and in Match 8, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on March 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams come into this match with strong performances, setting up an exciting battle between two powerhouses of IPL cricket.
Match Details
- Match: CSK vs RCB, Match 8, IPL 2025
- Date & Time: March 28, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 30
- CSK Wins: 19
- RCB Wins: 11
CSK holds the upper hand in head-to-head encounters, but with RCB’s recent form, this match could be a thriller.
CSK vs RCB Predicted Playing 11
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted Playing XI
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Deepak Hooda
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Sam Curran
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Nathan Ellis
- Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Sub: Rahul Tripathi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Predicted Playing XI
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Rasikh Salam
- Suyash Sharma
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
Impact Sub: Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Dayal
CSK vs RCB Pitch Report
- Surface Type: Balanced
- Average 1st Innings Score: 149
- Winning Percentage (Chasing): 47%
- Best Suited For: Pace bowlers
The Chennai pitch is known for assisting spinners, but pacers with variations can also find success. Expect a score around 150-170 to be competitive.
CSK vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Picks
Captaincy Choices:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): Consistent top-order batsman, played a match-winning knock in the last game.
- Noor Ahmad (CSK): Left-arm wrist-spinner, took four crucial wickets in the previous match.
Top Picks:
- Phil Salt (RCB): Aggressive opener, scored 59 in the last game.
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Took two wickets in the last match, reliable pacer.
Budget Picks:
- Liam Livingstone (RCB): All-rounder, offers explosive batting and useful bowling.
- Khaleel Ahmed (CSK): Left-arm pacer, effective in the powerplay.
CSK vs RCB Dream11 Team Prediction:
Dream11 Team 1:
Keeper: Phil Salt (vc)
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Virat Kohli, Rachin Ravindra, Rajat Patidar
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Liam Livingstone, Ravichandran Ashwin, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Noor Ahmad
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