Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) will face off Chennai Super Kings (CSK) In the 52nd match of IPL 2025. RCB vs CSK Match Preview provides details on today’s IPL matches.
RCB vs CSK Match Preview – IPL 2025, Match 52:
Date and venue:
The RCB vs. CSK match will take place on May 3 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The game will begin at 7:30pm.
squad:
Royal Challenger Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bandage, Tim David, Krunal PandyaLiam Livingston, Romanio Shepherd, Jacob Bethel, Swapnir Singh, Bhubneshwar Kumar, Josh Hezlwood, Nuwan Tshura, Lungididi, Yasi Dayal, Rashik Da Salam, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rashi, Abhinandan Singhdan Singh
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Chennai Super Kings
Ayush Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Andre Siddarth C, Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dube, Rabindra JadajaVijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Rachin Ravindra, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Mathe Patirana, Shrayas Gopal, Mukeshh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, dewald, nowald brevis
RCB vs CSK Key Battle:
Virat Kohli vs Khaleel Ahmed
Virat Kohli faces the challenge of trying to replicate the performance he gave to DC in his hometown Khaleel Ahmedthe only shining light for CSK in the fast bowling division.
Rajat Patidar vs Noor Ahmad
The battle between Rajat Patidar Rajat Patidar is known for his aggressive approach to spinners, so Noah Ahmad is fascinating to watch.
Meanwhile, Noor is known to pick wickets in the middle over, and in the current edition of the league, he does so for CSK, but from the other end there was little support.
Sam Curran vs Josh Hazelewood
Coming behind a solid performance, Sam Curran sees him putting another strong display of batting when he faces informed Josh Hezlewood RCB CSK clash on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood continues his job and aims to make Sam Curran better with the first few deliveries.
Dewald Brevis vs Krunal Pandya
Dewald Brevis aims to put pressure on Krunal Pandia, He has taken epic shape in the tournament and aims to bring his rich shaped puls into the game with CSK.
RCB vs CSK key players:
RCB– Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood
CSK-ayush mhatre, Sam Curran. Dewald Brevis, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
RCB vs CSK weather report:
Rain is expected to play at a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C during the match in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Conclusion
RCB hopes to replicate the performance the team provided against DC in their final game in their upcoming matches against CSK.
CSK will want to win the game against RCB by not finishing at the bottom of the point table at the end of an ongoing season.
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