Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be locking horns against each other in the 52nd game of IPL 2025. The RCB vs CSK match is scheduled to be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday (May 3).
RCB are all but assured of a place in the playoffs and will be eyeing another win to bolster their chances of a top-two finish. They are currently at the top spot in the points table with 7 wins from 10 games.
RCB had qualified for the playoffs with exactly 7 wins last year and now have the opportunity to finish in the top two.
On the other hand, CSK have become the first team to be eliminated this season. The five-time champions are languishing at the bottom of the points table with just 2 wins from 10 games.
CSK now only have pride to play for, and they will be looking to end their campaign on a high. They also have the chance to spoil the party for a few teams and will be eager to do so.
RCB vs CSK Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match 52 2025?
Match Preview – RCB vs CSK, Match 52, IPL 2025
- Date: May 3, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Broadcast and live streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema
The upcoming RCB vs CSK game will be the second meeting between the two teams this season. Earlier this season, CSK had hosted RCB in Chennai and lost the game by 50 runs. It was RCB’s first win against CSK in Chennai since 2008, and they will be confident of beating them once again.
The momentum is also with the Bengaluru-based outfit. RCB are coming into this game on the back of an impressive 6-wicket win over Delhi Capitals. Chasing 163 runs, RCB were reeling at 26/3 before half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya guided them to the impressive victory.
On the other hand, CSK are coming into this game after suffering a 4-wicket defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings. Batting first, CSK posted a competitive total of 190. However, PBKS chased down the total with 2 balls remaining to knock CSK out of IPL 2025.
CSK vs RCB Match prediction – Head-to-head record:
- Total matches: 34
- Won by RCB: 12
- Won by CSK: 21
The rivalry has been pretty much dominated by CSK so far. Out of the 34 games between the two teams so far, RCB have won just 12 while CSK have won 21. One match between the two sides ended in a no-result.
CSK vs RCB Match Prediction – Pitch Report:
- Batting-friendly pitch: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has traditionally favoured the batsmen, and they are likely to dominate the proceedings in the upcoming match as well
- Average First Innings Score: 167
- Win percentage batting second: 53.54
RCB vs CSK Match prediction – Weather update:
- Rain forecast: 30-50%
- Temperature: 25-23°C
- Humidity: 85-95%
RCB vs CSK Match Prediction – Toss Prediction & Impact
RCB vs CSK Toss winner likely to choose: Bowl first
With the conditions in Bengaluru likely to favour the batsmen, both teams will be looking to bowl first. There is also a prediction for rain, and both teams will be looking to chase.
Key Players to Watch
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Tim David
- Josh Hazlewood
Chennai Super Kings:
- Ayush Mhatre
- Dewald Brevis
- Sam Curran
- Shivam Dube
- Khaleel Ahmed
RCB vs CSK Match prediction – Recent form:
- RCB – W, W, W
- CSK – L, L, L
The winning momentum is very much with RCB. While they have won all of their last three games, CSK have lost all of them.
RCB vs CSK- Predicted Playing XIs
RCB: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
CSK: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Expert Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
- If RCB bat first, they are likely to post a big total. The likes of Phil Salt, Virat Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, as well as most of their middle-order batsmen, are in good form, and they will be eyeing another impressive outing. With the ball, RCB have been very impressive this season and will be confident of defending a big total.
- If CSK bat first, they will have to post in excess of 200 to stand a chance of winning the game. In their last game, they scored 190 runs and are expected to post a 180-plus total in the upcoming game. However, their bowlers have struggled this season, and they will need a special effort from them to stop RCB.
RCB will be the heavy favorites to win the upcoming match against CSK.