RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 Match 52 preview with pitch report, playing 11, fantasy team picks, toss prediction and today’s match winner prediction.
📅 Match Details – RCB vs CSK, IPL 2025 Match 52
Match Number: 52
Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: JioCinema, Star Sports Network
🆚 Head-to-Head Record – RCB vs CSK
| Metric | RCB | CSK |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 32 | 32 |
| Wins | 10 | 22 |
| Last 5 Encounters | 1 Win | 4 Wins |
CSK holds a dominant record over RCB, but the Chinnaswamy crowd can change the momentum quickly.
🌦️ Weather & Pitch Report – Bengaluru
Weather: Partly cloudy but dry; ideal cricketing conditions
Pitch Type: Batting-friendly wicket with short boundaries
Average 1st Innings Score: 190+
Toss Advantage: Teams winning the toss usually choose to bowl due to dew factor
🧢 Probable Playing 11 – RCB vs CSK IPL 2025
✅ Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Faf du Plessis (C)
Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar
Glenn Maxwell
Cameron Green
Dinesh Karthik (wk)
Mahipal Lomror
Karn Sharma
Mohammed Siraj
Lockie Ferguson
Yash Dayal
Key Players: Kohli, Maxwell, Siraj
✅ Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
Rachin Ravindra
Shivam Dube
Moeen Ali
MS Dhoni (wk)
Sameer Rizvi
Ravindra Jadeja
Deepak Chahar
Maheesh Theekshana
Matheesha Pathirana
Tushar Deshpande
Key Players: Dube, Pathirana, Jadeja
🧠 Fantasy Cricket Tips – RCB vs CSK IPL 2025
🦸♂️ Top Fantasy Picks
🔥 Batters:
Virat Kohli – Mr. Consistent at home
Shivam Dube – In red-hot form this season
Ruturaj Gaikwad – Capable of anchoring the innings
🎯 Bowlers:
Matheesha Pathirana – Yorker specialist
Mohammed Siraj – Powerplay & death over threat
Theekshana – Can exploit middle overs
⚡ All-Rounders:
Glenn Maxwell – Key on flat wickets
Moeen Ali – Useful with both bat and spin
👑 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Captain: Virat Kohli / Shivam Dube
Vice-Captain: Maxwell / Pathirana
🤑 Budget Picks
Sameer Rizvi
Mahipal Lomror
Karn Sharma
🧾 Dream11 Fantasy Team (Grand League)
Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni
Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell (VC), Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube
Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Pathirana, Theekshana, Lockie Ferguson
Pro Tip: Favor power-hitters and death bowlers due to high-scoring ground conditions.
🔮 Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Toss Prediction: RCB to win and choose to bowl
Match Prediction: Chennai Super Kings to win Match 52
Why? CSK’s superior bowling depth and winning mentality in crunch situations give them the edge even in away matches.
📊 Points Table Situation Before Match 52
| Rank | Team | Matches | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CSK | 10 | 12 | +0.625 |
| 7 | RCB | 10 | 8 | -0.314 |
A win for CSK could strengthen their top 4 spot, while RCB needs to win every game from here to stay alive.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 Match 52 is more than just a game — it’s one of the fiercest rivalries in IPL history. With Kohli vs Dhoni, Bengaluru crowd energy, and playoff spots on the line, fans can expect a high-octane thriller at the Chinnaswamy.
