CSK vs RCB Match Preview, IPL 2025: The high-voltage clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is set to take place on March 28 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Both teams have started their IPL 2025 campaign with wins and will look to continue their momentum. With CSK’s dominance at Chepauk and RCB’s strong lineup, expect a thrilling contest between two IPL giants.
CSK vs RCB 8th Match Details:
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Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025
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Date: 28/03/2025
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Time: 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
CSK vs RCB Match Preview- IPL 2025, Match 8
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Last Match Performance: Won vs MI by 4 wickets
CSK opened their campaign in style, defeating Mumbai Indians on a tricky Chepauk track. The spinners ruled the night, with Noor Ahmad (4/18) and Ravindra Jadeja (1/24) choking MI’s batting lineup. Khaleel Ahmed (3/29) provided early breakthroughs, while in the chase, Rachin Ravindra (65 off 45) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (53 off 26) guided CSK home.
Key Players for CSK:
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Ruturaj Gaikwad – 53 runs in 26 balls in the last match; explosive opener.
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Rachin Ravindra – Anchored the chase with 65 runs, looking in great touch.
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Noor Ahmad – Match-winning spell of 4/18 against MI, a major weapon on spin-friendly tracks.
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Ravindra Jadeja – All-rounder with experience, crucial for finishing and middle-over control.
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MS Dhoni – The legend still holds the key as the finisher and leader behind the stumps.
Predicted Playing XI for CSK:
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 Player: Rahul Tripathi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Last Match Performance: Won vs KKR by 7 wickets
RCB made a bold statement in IPL 2025 by dominating the Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match. Their bowling unit restricted KKR to 174-8, thanks to Krunal Pandya’s all-round effort (3/29) and Josh Hazlewood’s tight spell (2/22). The chase was a breeze, with Virat Kohli (59 off 36) and Philip Salt (56 off 31) leading from the front.
Key Players for RCB:
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Virat Kohli – Unbeaten 59* in the last match, the backbone of RCB’s batting.
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Philip Salt – Explosive 56 off 31, can take down any bowling attack.
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Rajat Patidar – Scored 34 off just 16 balls, an aggressive middle-order batter.
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Krunal Pandya – Game-changing spell of 3/29 vs KKR, key against CSK’s left-handers.
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Josh Hazlewood – 2/22 in the last game, lethal with the new ball.
Predicted Playing XI for RCB:
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Player options: Anukul Roy
Key Battles to Watch in CSK vs RCB
Virat Kohli vs Khaleel Ahmed
The former Indian captain Virat Kohli will be up against left-arm pacer Khaleel in the CSK vs RCB match. Khaleel, who started the tournament with a bang, will look to dismiss Kohli early in his inning
Rajat Patidar vs Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin who is back in CSK after ten years will play an integral part in the match against RCB with his experience, especially in the middle overs where he might bowl to Rajat Patidar who plays spin well.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Suyash Sharma
Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored a fifty in the first game against MI was dismissed by a keg spinne, which RCB surely would have picked as they too have a leg spinner in Suyash Sharma who might outdone the CSK capta
Rachin Ravindra vs Krunal Pandya
Although Krunal is a left-arm spinner, he might be able to outsmart Rachin with his tricks and might bowl an over or two in the powerplay
Also Read – Dream11 Top 3 Captain Pick For CSK vs RCB 8th Match – IPL 2025
Pitch & Weather Report for CSK vs RCB
Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
| Factors | Details |
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| Pitch Type | Balanced (Favoring spinners) |
| Avg 1st Inns Score | 159 |
| Batting Conditions | Moderate scoring, difficult in 2nd innings |
| Pace Bowling | Two-paced, requires variations |
| Spin Bowling | High turn, spinners dominate |
The Chepauk pitch slows down in the second innings, making chasing tricky. Spinners will play a huge role, and a 170+ score will be challenging to chase.
Weather Forecast for Match Day:
| Time | Temp | Rain % | Wind |
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| 06:00 PM | 33°C | 0% | 5.3 km/h |
| 09:00 PM | 32°C | 0% | 8.0 km/h |
| 12:00 AM | 30°C | 0% | 6.6 km/h |
Conditions: Hot and humid with no rain expected. Dew might play a role in the second innings.
Toss Prediction:
The team winning the toss should bat first to take advantage of the fresh pitch and avoid batting under lights when it gets slower.
CSK vs RCB Winning Prediction:
RCB may have started strong, but Chepauk has always been a fortress for CSK. With their spin-heavy attack and experienced finishers, Chennai has the edge in these conditions.
Our Prediction: CSK to Win!
Who do you think will win?
Also Check:
- RCB’s Probable Playing XI vs CSK – IPL 2025
- CSK Playing11 vs RCB – 8th Match, IPL 2025
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