IPL 2025: CSK vs RCB – Chepauk stadium stats and status preview

CSK take on RCB at Chepauk in IPL 2025, a slow pitch favoring spinners and defending teams. RCB’s big hitters will challenge CSK’s home dominance in a thrilling clash.

Gopi Raja Marisetty
Gopi Raja Marisetty

Published Mar 27, 2025, 6:37 pm IST

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The long-awaited game between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 8 of IPL 2025 will be taking place on March 28 at the famous M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai. Both of these teams have some of the best players in the league, which is why this fight certainly sounds promising. 

Match Details-

  • Fixture: Chennai Super Kings vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
  • Date: March 28, 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST 
  • Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Among the participating teams, CSK has been undefeated here with a commanding lead to their advantage. The stadium has always been the home of the yellow brigade and the crowd has been very supportive on this ground and hence the venue has been the forte of CSK with visiting teams.

Also Read: CSK vs RCB IPL 2025: 3 key players to watch

Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium

Chennai At a time when 200 has been surpassed in 6 team innings out of 12 in IPL 2025, the Chennai track has turned out to be quite favorable for the preparation of a fresh pitch. The wicket is expected to turn but it will still favor CSK who have the best spinning attack.

  • Matches Played: 86
  • Matches Won Batting First: 47
  • Matches Won Batting Second: 37
  • Matches With No Result: 00
  • Matches Tied: 02
  • Average First Innings Score: 164
  • Highest Team Total : 246
  • Highest Total Successfully Chased : 211

CSK vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record

  • Head-to-head - 33.
  • CSK won - 21 ,
  • RCB won - 11
  • The remaining game ended in a no-result.

Also Read: Shane Watson warns RCB ahead of Chepauk clash against CSK: IPL 2025

Pitch and weather conditions

  • The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is famous for its spin-friendly track, which has been slow and low-scoring in recent years.
  • Spin will play its part and both teams would be keen to employ their personnel.
  • As per weather updates, the match is set to played under clear skies with temperatures expected to hover between 26°C to 27°C.
  • This could influence team strategies as both sides may look to restrict the other to a lower score before chasing.

CSK vs RCB Match Preview (IPL 2025)

CSK, the defending champions with 5 titles, will host RCB at Chepauk, where they’ve historically dominated. Ruturaj Gaikwad's CSK, with some changes in tactics, will throw Ashwin and Jadeja in the mix to halt the offensive of RCB.

RCB, under the new captain, Rajat Patidar will be the first to arrive in an indoor stadium, enjoying gale-force winds. There will be challenges from the strength of CSK unless they can counter the trio of Hazlewood, Dayal, and Bhuvi demonstrating Ravindra Jadeja. The latter will play a crucial role in fighting against RCB spin domination, which in the end could turn the balance for CSK.

 

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