CSK vs RCB: The third match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Chepauk stadium also known as the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Let’s have a look at today’s cricket CSK vs RCB, Match 8 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Chennai and Mumbai.
CSK vs RCB: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 8th match |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| City | Chennai |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Friday, 28 March, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is set to host the opening match of Chennai and Mumbai and will host CSK vs RCB for Match 8 of the IPL 2025. The pitch at the ground is more spin-friendly, and the batting first team will likely get a good net average, putting a reasonable score on the scoreboard. The surface here is flat, which provides a perfect pitch to the spinners.
It is the ground where the bowlers dominate the pitch. Being a spinner-friendly pitch, the ground will open an opportunity for the spinners to take on a match.
Also Read | CSK vs RCB Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 8th Match of IPL 2025
CSK vs RCB Weather Report:
The weather at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is expected to remain mostly sunny during the start of the match hours, but later, as the match progresses, the clouds will cover the ground. A few chances of rain are expected during match hours as the rain probability is 0-5%. Along with it, there are 72% chances of humidity. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 31°celsius.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Partly Cloudy sky, with warm and humid conditions |
| Rain Probability | 0-5% |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Temperature | Around 31°C |
MA Chidambaram Stadium Ground stats: CSK vs RCB
| Total Matches Played | 141 |
| Batting First Won | 72 |
| Batting Second Won | 67 |
| Tied Matches | 02 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 159 |
| Highest Score | Chennai Super Kings 246/5 |
| Lowest Score | Royal Challengers Bengaluru 70/10 |
CSK vs RCB Predicted Playing XI
CSK’s Probable Playing 11
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed
RCB’s Probable Playing 11
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
