Cricket Prediction | RCB vs CSK | IPL 2025 | 52nd Match | May 03 – Can CSK Salvage Pride, or Will RCB Turn the Screws Tighter?

RCB vs CSK Match Analysis

The 52nd match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings is set to take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on May 3, 2025.

RCB is hitting their stride just when it matters most, with big names firing and young guns rising to the occasion. A lethal blend of youthful Indian flair and seasoned international muscle makes them a real handful at home.

CSK, under MS Dhoni, has been one of the most consistent franchises in IPL history. Their batting is still impressive, but they have seen some blatant flaws in their bowling in the past few matches.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Team Preview & Squads

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rajat Patidar has displayed notable leadership qualities when given the captaincy position mid-season. His cool temperament and aggressive shot selection has also been noticed as a leader and cricketer.

RCB’s batting core looks equally solid led by star power including Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal, together with a robust middle order of players like Tim David, and Liam Livingstone. The batting engine gets an extra spark with Krunal Pandya’s street-smart hustle and Romario Shepherd’s big-hitting bravado.

RCB is a very serious threat at the top order of their batting, with a strong pace trio in Josh Hazlewood, Lungi Ngidi, and Nuwan Thushara. The spin department has Suyash Sharma and Swapnil Singh offer pace, while Krunal Pandya provides strength in the middle overs.

RCB chased down 163 easily in their last match vs. the Delhi Capitals scoring 165/4 in 18.3 overs, for a 6-wicket victory with 9 balls remaining. Phil Salt blasted a 72 and the bowling group performed well for the whole innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad

Rajat Patidar (c), Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Bethell, Manoj Bhandage, Swastik Chikara, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Liam Livingstone, Mohit Rathee, Lungi Ngidi, Devdutt Padikkal, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Salam, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Yash Dayal

Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni continues to captain CSK with the same composure and tactical brilliance that we have come to admire. Even if his batting contribution is insignificant, he holds his identity behind the stumps and as a leader in moments of crisis.

CSK boasts an experienced batting lineup including Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Shivam Dube, with finishing firepower provided by Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Rahul Tripathi and Dewald Brevis further solidify the top and middle order.

CSK now has good control options in the middle overs from spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Shreyas Gopal. The pace attack led by Matheesha Pathirana and Mukesh Choudhary has shown some brilliance but lacked consistency. It’s good to have Sam Curran and Jadeja as all-rounders who provide versatility.

CSK lost an incredibly close match against Punjab Kings in their last appearance. After putting up a competitive 190, their bowlers couldn’t defend it as PBKS chased down the total with 2 balls remaining. While Jadeja and Curran picked up wickets, the death bowling lacked sharpness.

Chennai Super Kings Squad

Chennai Super Kings Squad

MS Dhoni (c) (wk), Khaleel Ahmed, C Andre Siddarth, Ravichandran Ashwin, Vansh Bedi, Dewald Brevis, Devon Conway, Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, Nathan Ellis, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, Ayush Mhatre, Mukesh Choudhary, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton, Matheesha Pathirana, Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi

RCB vs CSK Outfield Report

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

The Chinnaswamy pitch is traditionally a batting paradise with short boundaries and a quick outfield. Seamers often struggle, while spinners who can vary their pace find some grip. High-scoring matches are common here, with chasing sides having a better win percentage.

The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be clear with no rain forecast. The temperature will hover around 27°C to 30°C during match time, with moderate humidity. Dew could play a role in the second innings, assisting chasing teams.

The typical first innings scores at Chinnaswamy are in the vicinity of 185, with teams having a better than 60 percent chance of successfully chasing. The highest IPL score at this ground is 263/5 and the lowest is 82 all out.

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five meetings between RCB and CSK, Chennai has held the edge with 3 wins, while RCB has claimed victory twice.

RCB vs CSK Prediction

According to cricket analysts Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a 54% chance of Winning.