RCB vs CSK Match Prediction, 52nd IPL 2025 - Who Will Win Between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings?

zaft 02-May-2025 • 07:50

RCB vs CSK Match Information

Match info

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
Series	Indian Premier League
Toss	Chennai Super Kings, elected to bowl
Weather	29.1°C\|Patchy rain nearby
Season	2025
Match days	03 May, 2025
Umpire	Mohit Krishnadas Nitin Menon
Tv Umpire	KN Ananthapadmanabhan

At 7:30 PM IST on May 3, 2025, RCB and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will compete to each other in the 52nd IPL 2025 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This match is crucial for both teams, But both team have different reasons. While CSK is struggling at the bottom and seeking a comeback, RBC is at the top of the table and hopes to make a strong playoff push.

RCB vs CSK

RCB vs CSK Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

W W W L W

Chennai Super Kings

L L L W L

Right now, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is dominating the league. RCB is now first in the points table and they have won four matches of their past five games. Their most recent win came against the Delhi Capitals, where they successfully chased 162 runs in just 19 overs, securing victory by six wickets. Their bowling squad is doing an outstanding job of suppressing its opponent's team, and their hitting lineup - which is led by both exciting young talent and experienced player are keeps going better.

On the flip side, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) found themselves in deep trouble, positioned 10th on the table. Out of their previous five games, they have only managed one victory. CSK secure a solid 190 runs in their most recent game, but they were unable to defend it against Punjab Kings and Punjab Kings chased it in 19.4 overs and won the match by 4 wickets.

Key Players to Watch

Probable Best Batter – Virat Kohli (RCB):

2008–2025: 277 Matches

Runs: 8,871

Average: 39.42

Strike Rate: 133.07

Highest Score: 113*

Fours: 634 | Sixes: 208

The beating heart of the RCB batting order is still Virat Kohli. He poses the greatest threat to the opponent team because of his capacity to bat aggressively and accelerate the inns when needed.

Probable Best Bowler – Ravindra Jadeja (CSK):

2012–2025: 196 Matches

Wickets: 149

Best Figures: 5/16

Bowling Average: 28.97

Economy Rate: 7.74

Despite CSK's struggles, Jadeja has remained effective. His left-arm spin and knack for picking up wickets in the middle overs will be crucial against RCB's strong middle order.

RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head

RCB vs CSK Weather & Pitch Report

Bengaluru is expected to have clear and dry weather with temperatures between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. A flat, batting-friendly surface is expected to encourage high-scoring games. At the start pacers may receive some assistance and spinners will be utilized in the middle overs.

RCB vs CSK Match Prediction

RCB has everything they need to keep winning. If they execute a flawless bat-and-ball performance they have more chances to win and CSK will struggle to halt RCB's momentum.

Final Winner Prediction:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win by 20–30 runs or 6–7 wickets.

Who Will Win the Toss?

At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the dew factor plays a significant role. Teams generally prefer to chase, and RCB, having recently succeeded while batting second, are likely to stick with that approach. According to recent patterns, RCB is a bit favored to win the toss as compared to CSK.

Indian Premier League, 2025

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