This match up represents one of the most heated rivalries within the IPL 2025. It’s a confrontation that unfolds not only on the pitch but also in the realms beyond. This struggle evokes political debate and is frequently referred to as the Cauvery Derby.
Two colossal teams from southern India, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are set to collide at Chepauk on Friday, the 28th of March.
Both CSK and RCB have kicked off their IPL 2025 journey with victories – while RCB’s batting lineup obliterated the Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, CSK employed their reliable spin strategy to stifle Mumbai Indians in Chennai.
We delve into the rivalry between these southern titans, key players to watch, strategic match-ups, noteworthy statistics during various phases of play, and predictions on who might emerge victorious in this thrilling clash.
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Head to Head
MATCHES – 33
CSK WON – 21
RCB WON – 11
NO RESULT – 1
Since 2020
CSK WON – 6
RCB WON – 3
Venue Stats – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk
The chasing team holds a slight edge at Chepauk, with 15 wins and 13 losses out of 28 meetings at this venue since 2021.
The average score for teams batting first at Chepauk was 161, among the lowest in IPL 2024. MI only managed a score of 155 batting first in the opening match at Chepauk this year.
The previous season’s average strike rate at Chepauk was 133, which was the lowest across all significant IPL venues.
The pitch at Chepauk has consistently favored spin bowlers; thus, it was no surprise that the two Chinaman bowlers – Noor Ahmad and Vignesh Puthur – claimed a collective total of 7 wickets in the MI-CSK match last Sunday.
Probable Playing XIs (including Impact Player)
CSK: 1 Ra Ravindra, 2 Ra Tripathi, 3 Ru Gaikwad, 4 Shi Dube, 5 Sa Curran, 6 Dee Hooda, 7 Ravi Jadeja, 8 MS Dhoni, 9 R Ashwin, 10 Noor Ahmad, 11 Nathan Ellis, 12 Kha Ahmed
RCB: 1 Virat Kohli, 2 Phil Salt, 3 Devt Padikkal, 4 R Patidar, 5 Li Livingstone, 6 J Sharma, 7 TDavid, 8 Kru Pandya, 9 Ra Salam, 10 J Hazlewood, 11 Y Dayal, 12 Su Sharma
