Today’s Match 8 of CSK vs RCB 2025 will be played at Chepauk as a classic Southern Derby, with Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK taking on Rajat Patidar-led RCB. Both teams started their campaign with a win – CSK defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 4 wickets, and RCB defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 7 wickets. This CSK vs RCB match is going to be a cracker, with CSK’s spin dominance on home turf and RCB’s rejuvenated batting line-up clashing.
Team Form of the previous match:
CSK: The defending champions started IPL 2025 with a stunning win over MI at Chepauk. Noor Ahmed’s 4/18 decimated Mumbai’s batting and restricted them to 155/9, while Rachin Ravindra (65*) and Gaikwad (53) completed the chase. Their spin-heavy attack – comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Noor – appears well suited to Chennai’s slow, turning pitch.
RCB: RCB displayed their batting prowess against KKR to reach the target of 175 in 16.2 overs. Virat Kohli hit an unbeaten 59 off 36 balls and Phil Salt hit 56 off 31 balls, with Rajat Patidar (34 off 16 balls) also putting in a good performance. Their bowling, led by Josh Hazlewood (2/22), restricted KKR to 174/8, indicating a balanced unit under the new leadership in this RCB vs CSK 2025 encounter.
Key Players – CSK vs RCB 2025
Chennai Super Kings:
Ruturaj Gaikwad: He showed intent to take the lead with his 53 off 26 balls against Mumbai. He is a mainstay at Chepauk with 583 runs in IPL 2024.
Noor Ahmed: The Afghan spinner, who took 4 for 18 in the first match, has been a trump card on this pitch.
Ravindra Jadeja: His all-round skills (batting, bowling, fielding) come to the fore on home grounds.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Virat Kohli: With 59* runs against KKR and 8,063 IPL stats, Kohli’s hunger is evident.
Phil Salt: His 56 off 31 balls against KKR brought dynamism to RCB’s top order.
Josh Hazlewood: His haul of 2/22 against KKR shows he has the ability to attack CSK openers early on.
CSK vs RCB 2025 : Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 33
CSK Wins: 21
RCB Wins: 11
No Result: 1
CSK have dominated this contest, especially at Chepauk, where RCB have won only once (2008) out of 9 attempts. Last season, both teams played their home matches evenly, with RCB winning in Bengaluru to make it to the playoffs. CSK’s 8-1 record at home against RCB reflects their strong position, which is reflected in the CSK vs RCB head to head stats.
What is the CSK vs RCB 2025 IPL Match 7 Date – Time & Venue?
Date: March 28, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST (March 28 6:00 AM PDT)
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Today IPL Match Pitch Report:
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report shows a spinner’s delight, offering turn and grip as the game progresses. Mumbai batted first for 155 in CSK’s first match and the pitch slowed down in the second innings, helping CSK’s spinners. Historically, Chepauk favours teams batting first – chasing 37 runs has led to wins in 49 out of 86 IPL matches. The average first innings score hovers around 159-170, and a target above 180 could be defendable as dew is unlikely to be a big factor early in the season. The weather is expected to be clear on March 28, with temperatures around 28-30°C and moderate humidity.
IPL 2025 Today Match Prediction
With their historic dominance at Chepauk and a spin attack suited to the conditions, CSK have the edge in this encounter. Noor Ahmed, Jadeja and Ashwin can use RCB’s batting, which despite its strengths (Kohli, Mithu, Patidar), has shown weakness against quality spin in the past – Kohli’s struggles against spinners were a significant concern. CSK’s batting, led by Gaikwad and Ravindra, is well suited to post or chase a competitive score on this surface.
However, RCB are not an easy team. Their first win showed a balanced team, with Kohli in great form and Salt playing aggressively. Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya can challenge CSK early on and if their top order performs well, they can counter the Chepauk fiasco. The toss will be crucial – batting first and scoring 170-180 runs could put pressure on the team chasing, given the slow nature of the pitch.
Who will win?
CSK’s home advantage, spin richness, and better record vs RCB, are tilting the balance in their favour, and their chances of winning are 60-65%. RCB could cause trouble if Kohli and Salt dominate the powerplay and their bowlers adapt to the spin-friendly track, but history and conditions favour the Yellow Brigade. Today’s IPL match is expected to be a close contest, with CSK’s experience leading the way. Players like Gaikwad, Kohli, and Noor Ahmed could be the top choices for fans looking to build their Dream 11 team today.
