Chennai Super Kings face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 Match 52 on May 3, 2025, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with seven wins in ten games, hold second place with 14 points, riding a three-match winning streak. Chennai Super Kings, with two wins and eliminated from playoffs, sit at the bottom with 4 points. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting, led by Virat Kohli, thrives on the high-scoring M. Chinnaswamy pitch, while Chennai Super Kings rely on young openers Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 50-run win over Chennai Super Kings on March 28, 2025, and home advantage give them a 60% chance of victory, though Chennai Super Kings’ spinners could exploit early conditions.
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Head-to-Head Stats
Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have clashed 34 times in the IPL, with Chennai Super Kings leading 21-12, including one no-result. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their latest encounter on March 28, 2025, by 50 runs at Chepauk, ending a long drought. At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 7 of 10 games against Chennai Super Kings. Virat Kohli’s 1,053 runs against Chennai Super Kings and Josh Hazlewood’s form favor Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but Chennai Super Kings’ spin attack, led by Noor Ahmad, remains a challenge.
Toss and Lineups
The toss is pivotal at M. Chinnaswamy, where 53 of 95 IPL games favor chasing due to dew. Both teams may prefer to bowl first.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s likely XI includes Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, with impact sub Suyash Sharma.
Chennai Super Kings’ probable XI comprises Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (captain, wk), Sam Curran, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, with impact sub Anshul Kamboj. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting depth faces Chennai Super Kings’ youthful top order and spin.
Game Plan for CSK
Chennai Super Kings will aim to restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru to under 180, using Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja to exploit early grip. Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre must provide a brisk start, targeting 70-plus in the powerplay to chase 200-plus. If batting first, Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis need to accelerate in the middle overs to post 190-plus, challenging Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s chase on a dew-affected pitch.
Game Plan for RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will target 200-plus if batting first, with Phil Salt’s aggression and Virat Kohli’s anchoring setting the tone. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar will focus on early wickets to disrupt Chennai Super Kings’ openers, Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre. If chasing, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s depth, including Tim David and Liam Livingstone, will aim to counter Chennai Super Kings’ spinners to keep the required rate manageable.
Pitch and Conditions
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium’s pitch is batting-friendly, averaging 167 in first innings, with 200-plus scores common in 2025. Short boundaries (60m-65m) suit players like Ayush Mhatre. Chasing teams have won 53 of 95 games, aided by dew (60% humidity). Weather is partly cloudy, 27°C, with a 10% rain chance, ensuring a full game. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting aligns with the high-scoring trend, but Chennai Super Kings’ spinners may find early assistance.
Match Prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favored to win by 5 wickets or 10 runs, likely chasing 190-200, given their batting depth and M. Chinnaswamy’s chasing bias. Virat Kohli’s 50-60 runs and Josh Hazlewood’s 2 wickets could be pivotal, while Ayush Mhatre’s 25-35 runs may spark Chennai Super Kings’ innings. Chennai Super Kings’ spinners, led by Noor Ahmad, could trouble Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s middle order, but their inexperience at the top and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s form tilt the scales. Expect a high-scoring thriller, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s home edge securing their eighth win.
