IPL 2025: When is RCB’s Next Match? All you need to know about their Opponent, Probable XI, & head-to-head stats

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are gearing up to play in front of their home crowd as they prepare to take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Bengaluru on 3 May. RCB are coming into the game after defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) in Delhi and currently sit at the top of the table with 14 points from 10 matches, boasting a net run rate of +0.521.

Meanwhile, CSK are enduring one of the most disappointing seasons in their history. They are currently at the bottom of the table with just two wins from nine games and a net run rate of -1.302. Still, given the fierce rivalry between these two sides and the presence of top players on both teams, fans are expecting a thrilling contest at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.              

Match details

Fixture: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
Date & Time: May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 

RCB Probable XI 

Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (capt), Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

RCB are most likely to continue with the same playing XI, as teams generally avoid breaking a winning combination, especially in a tournament like the IPL, where momentum plays a crucial role. If Phil Salt remains unavailable, Jacob Bethell is expected to open the innings alongside Virat Kohli once again.

Following them, skipper Rajat Patidar and wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma will come in to steady the middle order. Romario Shepherd and Tim David will continue to handle the finisher roles, while Krunal Pandya, after his superb all-round performance against DC, becomes a key figure in the lineup.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, and Josh Hazlewood will lead the pace attack, with Suyash Sharma as the primary spinner. Devdutt Padikkal is expected to feature again as the impact substitute.            

Head-to-Head record   

This is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling rivalries in IPL history, with a total of 34 matches played between these two sides. However, CSK have a clear edge with 21 victories compared to RCB’s 12 wins. Only one game has ended without a result. In the reverse fixture this season, RCB defeated CSK by 50 runs in Sri Lanka. Looking at the last five encounters, RCB have won three times, while CSK have claimed victory twice.

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