RCB's hunt for first win against CSK at Chepauk since 2008
| Date | March 28, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | IPL 2025 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Rituraj Gaikwad has odds of 2.60 to be Chennai Super Kings' best batter
- Virat Kohli has odds of 2.35 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best batter
- Nathan Ellis has odds of 3.10 to be Chennai Super Kings' best bowler
- Josh Hazlewood has odds of 3.20 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The Indian Premier League 2025 has gotten off to an electrifying start, and we are seeing close contests. In this context, the 8th match of the season promises to be an interesting one where the Chennai Super Kings will be up against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The Chennai Super Kings have made a good start with a convincing win against the Mumbai Indians. They have won the last eight games against RCB in Chennai and shall start this game with higher odds. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders in their first game and shall feel confident. However, the side will know its record at this venue at the back of its mind. CSK is a tough team to beat at Chepauk, and it will be interesting to see if RCB can register their first win at this venue against CSK since 2008.
Chennai Super Kings Preview
It was a clinical performance from Ruturaj Gaikwad's team in their opening game against the Mumbai Indians. They restricted their opponents to a small total and easily chased the score. The team enjoys an excellent record at this venue, with six wins in the last eight games. The side will start favorites on cricket betting sites with their dominant record against the Royal Challengers. Gaikwad will expect his players to draw inspiration from past wins and improve their position on the points table with a win.
Rachin Ravindra batted brilliantly in the last game and will look to deliver a good start with Rahul Tripathi. Ruturaj Gaikwad sealed a win with his match-winning knock against MI and shall look to build partnerships with Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda in the middle order. The lower middle order packs a punch, and the team expects good performances from MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
The bowling attack did well in the last game, and they will be confident. Sam Curran and Khaleel Ahmed will look to make early inroads and put RCB batters under pressure. Nathan Ellis is the key bowler for the team, and he looks to do well in the middle overs with Noor Ahmed. Jadeja and Rachin Ravindra will enjoy bowling on this track and shall look to take full advantage of it.
Expected Starting XI for Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed, Rahul Tripathi (Impact Player)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
Rajat Patidar, who took over the team's captaincy this season, will feel confident after the good start. While cricket betting apps didn't have them as favorites against the Kolkata Knight Riders, the team defied the odds and rode home to a 7-wicket victory. However, their record against CSK at Chennai has been poor, and Patidar would like to end the jinx with a strong show in this game.
Virat Kohli and Philip Salt put up a 95-run stand for the first wicket in the last game. The pair will look forward to providing a similar start. Devdutt Padikkal must anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Liam Livingstone and Rajat Patidar. Tim David is a good finisher, and he will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Krunal Pandya and Jitesh Sharma.
Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal did well with the new ball against the KKR, and the team needs a strong show from the pair, as CSK has an aggressive batting lineup. Rasikh Dar Salam and Krunal Pandya must keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. The team expects a strong show in the supporting role from Suyash Sharma and Liam Livingstone, as the wicket will assist them.
Expected Starting XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal (Impact Player)
TOSS: To Bowl First
The team chasing the score has won the last four out of five games at Chennai. The slow nature of this track makes it challenging for the team to bat first, and the side chasing can pace the run chase well. The team winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first on this wicket.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect a hot and humid day in Chennai. The dry and slow wicket won't be the easiest to bat on as the ball occasionally stops on the batters. Batsmen must adjust to the track's pace. Spinners have done well on this surface. The side batting first will be happy to have 180 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru haven't won against the Chennai Super Kings in Chennai since 2008. It is a big baggage of history that the side will need to overcome. Their batsmen must be on top of the game, as CSK has a strong bowling attack. Chennai Super Kings are a different force at home and have depth in their batting lineup. According to our cricket betting tips, we expect a close game, but the Super Kings will be the favorites.
Our prediction is for Chennai Super Kings to win
