Match prediction for CSK vs RCB Match 8 in Chennai.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match No.8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The two rivals will face off at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Chennai on March 28. The first ball of the match is set to be bowled at 7:30 PM IST.
Check out our analysis for the CHE vs RCB match with the top betting tips and predictions.
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The Afghanistan spin sensation was the best bowler on show in the match against the Mumbai Indians. He claimed four for 18 in four overs. Noor Ahmad is in great form, and the Chepauk is the perfect venue for him.
CSK have a dominant record at Chepauk and also against RCB. They have a potent spin attack for these conditions, with the likes of Noor Ahmad, R Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja. RCB can be vulnerable against spin on this pitch.
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a terrific 53 runs in 26 deliveries in the season opener against the Mumbai Indians. He has a superb record at the Chepauk, with 753 runs at an average of 59 and a strike rate of 140. Gaikwad has been a reliable batter for CSK and you can back him.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, is traditionally known as a spin-friendly venue. The pitches here are pretty dry with good assistance for spinners. Pacers can also be effective with their variations. In the previous IPL edition, the average first innings score here was 160 from nine games.
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This has been a very competitive and intense rivalry in recent times. Overall, they have faced each other 34 times. CSK have dominated the scoreline with 22 wins while RCB have managed to win 11 games. CSK lead the last five encounters by 3-2.
CSK kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. Noor Ahmad was the star of the show. He broke the Mumbai middle order with four for 18 in four overs. Khaleel Ahmed also picked three for 29 as they restricted MI to 155.
Chasing the target, Ruturaj Gaikwad made 53 off 26 deliveries and put the team in a strong position. Rachin Ravindra had a slow start, but he remained patient and scored an unbeaten 65 off 45 to take the team over the line.
Possible XII: Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Nathan Ellis.
RCB also started on a winning note, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets at Eden Gardens. Krunal Pandya was brilliant with the ball, claiming three for 29 in four overs on a flat pitch. Josh Hazlewood was also superb, picking two for 22 in his four.
Chasing 175, Phil Salt gave RCB a flying start with 56 off 31 deliveries. Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 59 off 36 while Rajat Patidar struck a 14-ball 36 as they mowed down the target in 16.2 overs. RCB had left out Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the first game, but he should play here.
Possible XII: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
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Chasing has been a better option here. The team batting second has won seven out of 10 games played here since the start of the last season. Dew is a big factor here and affects the team bowling second. Expect the captain winning the toss to field first.
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup, and favourites to get a better idea of the match.
The weather in Chennai should be mainly clear and humid on Friday evening. Rain should not be an issue with no cloud cover expected. There will be high humidity levels at around 78%. Expect the temperature to hover around 30 degrees Celsius, with wind gusts traveling at up to 33 kmph.
The betting market has Chennai Super Kings as favourites to win this match, with a 54% chance of winning.
Virat Kohli has a pretty good record against left-arm wrist spin in T20 cricket, averaging 60 at a strike rate of over 130. His battle against Noor Ahmad will be key after the powerplay.
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