IPL 2025: CSK vs RCB – Player Battles to Watch Out For

Match Details – IPL 2025

• Match: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
• Date: 27th March 2025 (Thursday)
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Live Streaming: JioStar & Star Sports Network

Key Player Fights
Virat Kohli vs. Ravindra Jadeja
RCB's pillar Virat Kohli will try to lay the foundation of the innings, but Ravindra Jadeja's precision and turn on Chepauk's track may test him. If Jadeja gets rid of Kohli, CSK will have a big upper hand.

Phil Salt against Khaleel Ahmed
Aggressive opener Phil Salt will attempt to rule the powerplay, but CSK pacer Khaleel Ahmed can swing the new ball and cause trouble. An early wicket may check RCB's momentum.

Shivam Dube vs Josh Hazlewood
Power hitter Shivam Dube has the reputation of crossing boundaries, but Josh Hazlewood's pace and discipline will make it troublesome for him to play big. This fight will be important in the middle overs.

MS Dhoni vs. Yash Dayal
The legendary MS Dhoni will be key for CSK in the death overs. But RCB’s young pacer Yash Dayal will try to use his variations to restrict him. Can Dhoni finish in style again?

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Rajat Patidar vs. Noor Ahmed
RCB’s Rajat Patidar is a strong player of spin, but Noor Ahmed’s tricky wrist spin can test him. If Noor removes Patidar early, CSK can control the game in the middle overs.

Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been consistent, but Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s ability to swing the ball early could trouble him. If Bhuvi finds movement, RCB can put CSK on the back foot early.