RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction – Top Picks, Captain Choices, Fantasy Tips & Dream11 Team (IPL 2025 Match 52)

In a southern derby clash, the hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on the bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. While RCB aims to strengthen its top position, CSK will want to win a few games before it bows out of this tournament.

Will RCB continue their exceptional run this IPL, or will CSK find a way to halt their momentum? We will find out. As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions for this 52nd game between RCB and CSK.

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Match Details

• Date: May 3, 2025
• Time: 7.30 PM
• Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

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Head-to-Head: RCB vs CSK

• Matches Played: 34
• Chennai Super Kings won: 21
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 12
• Key Statistical Insights:
  • Average first-innings score at venue: 167.45 (99 matches)
  • This will be the 100th IPL match at Bengaluru
  • Of the 10 matches played between the sides here, RCB has won 5 and CSK 4
  • Chasing team win percentage: 53.54% (53 matches)
  • Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (55% probability)
  • Match Result: RCB won the reverse fixture (Game 8 of IPL 2025) held at Chennai by 50 runs

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Pitch and Weather Report

M Chinnaswamy Stadium characteristics

• Pitch Characteristics:
  • The surfaces here have suited bowlers more compared to previous editions
  • The first 200-plus total at this venue came last game
  • Pacers usually get assistance at Chinnaswamy, especially with the new ball
  • Potential for another score above 180
• Weather Conditions:
  • Temperature: 26°C
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Evening match with cloudy skies, with chances of light rain
  • Minimal wind interference

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Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: RCB vs CSK (IPL 2025)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI

1. Virat Kohli
2. Jacob Bethel
3. Rajat Patidar (C)
4. Devdutt Padikkal
5. Jitesh Sharma
6. Romario Shepherd
7. Tim David
8. Krunal Pandya
9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Yash Dayal
12. Suyash Sharma

Team Strategy: While the RCB top order got out cheaply during their chase against DC in the previous game, Krunal Pandya made a match-winning contribution. As has been the case in this IPL, RCB has done well in the bowling department

RCB is likely to stick with the same playing XI in their bid to secure their playoff spot

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable XI

1. Shaik Rasheed
2. Ayush Mhatre
3. Dewald Brevis
4. Shivam Dube
5. Vansh Bedi/ Deepak Hooda
6. Sam Curran
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. MS Dhoni (WK)
9. Noor Ahmad
10. Matheesha Pathirana
11. Khaleel Ahmed
12. Anshul Kamboj

Team news: Could very well play with the same playing XI or have the uncapped Vansh Bedi debut in place of a struggling Deepak Hooda