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

Shane Watson warns RCB about CSK’s spin threat at Chepauk. He urges them to adapt their team strategy for the tough challenge.

Gopi Raja Marisetty
Gopi Raja Marisetty

Published Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 pm IST

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Shane Watson, the former Australian all-rounder, has suggested that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ought to be very careful ahead of their clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk during IPL 2025. He is of the opinion that, while RCB walked away with a comfortable victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, it is nothing compared to the harder tackle awaiting them at Chennai.

It’s going to be a huge challenge for RCB to go to Chepauk, especially with how difficult the bowlers tend to make it for CSK. RCB will probably have to make changes to their team in order to meet CSK's demands. But do not get me wrong – Chepauk is a fortress,” said Watson.

Watson, who has represented CSK and RCB, noted that the finest feature of Chennai is the abundance of spinners. "CSK’s entire setup is built around playing well in Chennai. Just watch the three spinners who steamrolled MI in their opening game – Ashwin, Jadeja, and Noor Ahmad. On that pitch, they are going to be a real handful." He also commended Noor Ahmad for his impressive performance during his CSK debut, remarking that this will certainly raise the morale of the team by providing another reliable wicket-taker.

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In the meantime, Watson noticed the difficulties in the spinning department of the Rajasthan Royals and pointed out the absence of quality options against KKR. He believes that spin will play a crucial role in this season’s IPL, especially at venues like Chepauk, where teams like CSK thrive.  

With RCB heading into this challenging encounter, all eyes will be on how they adapt to the spin-friendly conditions in Chennai.

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