IPL 2025: Fantasy Tips and Predictions for RCB vs CSK
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Match 52 | May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM IST | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 52 of IPL 2025. Both teams have a lot at stake, with RCB aiming to continue their momentum from a stellar win against DC, and CSK looking to climb out of the bottom of the points table.
Key Battles to Watch
- Virat Kohli vs Khaleel Ahmed: Kohli will seek to dominate at his home ground, facing Khaleel's precision in fast bowling.
- Rajat Patidar vs Noor Ahmad: An aggressive Patidar takes on Noor, a wicket-taker in middle overs for CSK.
- Sam Curran vs Josh Hazlewood: Curran's explosive batting faces Hazlewood's consistency with the ball.
- Dewald Brevis vs Krunal Pandya: Brevis will challenge Pandya, who has been a standout performer in the tournament.
Weather and Pitch Report
Weather: Expect clear skies with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 33°C. No rain is anticipated.
Pitch: The Chinnaswamy pitch is known for high-scoring games, with shorter boundaries and true bounce. Spinners might play a role in the middle overs, but pacers need to be wary of batters going after them.
Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Lungi Ngidi
Chennai Super Kings
Ayush Mhatre, Shaik Rasheed, Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni (c), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary
Fantasy Team Suggestions
- Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Philip Salt
- All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Tim David
- Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Lungi Ngidi, Noor Ahmad
- From CSK: Devon Conway, Sam Curran, Khaleel Ahmed
- Batsmen: Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Ayush Mhatre
- All-rounders: Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowlers: Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Josh Hazlewood
- From RCB: Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, Philip Salt