RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Top Captaincy Picks, Playing XI, Pitch and Weather Report | IPL 2025| Match 52

RCB vs CSK Match Details

The 52nd match of the IPL 2025 will feature Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Chennai Super Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This is the second leg of this rivalry, and both teams are coming from contrasting seasons. So it will be exciting to see who comes dominant with the win. Bengaluru have been dominant throughout the tournament and are brimming with confidence after scoring seven wins in ten matches, and they will look to extend their supremacy.

Meanwhile, Chennai have been eliminated from the race for the playoffs, and coming into this match, they will be reeling under pressure after a string of losses. As of now, RCB is in the second spot of the points table, and CSK is sitting in the bottom half of the points table. With playoffs approaching, RCB, with its current form and fierce motivation, will seek those crucial match-winning points and get an upper hand on the points table.

On the other hand, for CSK, it'll be a match to end the season respectfully. A win here will help both teams to fulfill their respective agendas. Join in to watch the thrilling contest of pride, which will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Cricket fans can watch the action live on the Star Sports Network or via the JioHotstar app.

RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

In the last five head-to-head battles between RCB and CSK, Bengaluru has dominated the Chennai Side by winning three of their last five matches, whereas CSK has been able to secure a single win. However, CSK with their stable batting order at last match performance will definitely look to make their comeback in the upcoming match by providing a tough fight to RCB and aiming to defeat them in the next match.

RCB and CSK Overall Statistics

RCB vs CSK Pitch & Weather Report

RCB vs CSK Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been known to be a batting-friendly playing surface. With short boundaries, it’s a batter's heaven, and one can easily target a good score on the deck. The pitch at this ground also supports bowlers at the start of the innings, the fast bowlers can often extract a bit of swing and seam early in the innings. However, as the match progresses, the pitch will start favoring batters, and bowlers will find it difficult to take on easy wickets as per our RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Prediction.

The presence of dew, especially in the second innings, makes it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball, causing it to slip from their hands. Teams that win the toss generally prefer to field first and chase whatever score the opposition puts up. For the last five years or so, teams batting first have on average scored in excess of 180 at a run rate of 9 per over. However, the average winning first innings score on the ground has been in excess of 190.

Weather Condition

The weather at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, for the 52nd match of the IPL 2025 between RCB and CSK appears to be good for cricket, but there are chances of light rain at the ground on Saturday. 40% chances of rain are predicted, which clearly indicates that the match hours will be under threat of washout.

A temperature of around 25°C along with 80% humidity will be the weather forecast for the match day. With such weather, there is a probability that matches could be washed or even reduced to a shorter duration, all would be solely dependent on the weather.

Record of Chasing Teams at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

According to previous IPL statistics, 99 matches were played on this ground, with 42 matches won by the team batting first and 53 matches won by the team batting second, showing that batting first is a viable option after winning the toss according to RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Prediction Today.

RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Fantasy Team

Keeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Tim David
All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Khaleel Ahmed, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma

Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks for My11Circle

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Dewald Brevis are the best players from their respective teams who are in top form and have recently scored runs for their teams. They all can score runs at a higher strike rate and can smash the ball all over the ground effortlessly. That's why they are all selected as the captaincy choice for the RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Prediction Today.

Khaleel Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre, and Josh Hazlewood are the most important pillars of their respective teams, capable of delivering match-winning performances if they find their rhythm. They have the ability to change the course of a match on their own on any given day, and they typically perform better on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru pitch, which is why they are the best vice-captains for the upcoming match in our RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Fantasy Team.

On the other hand, Sam Curran is CSK's key player, and he has showcased excellent form in recent matches. with his all-round abilities, he can also be considered another important choice for captain. His precise bowling with perfect line and length, and ability to swing the ball in crucial moments, make him an ideal choice to be in the team as he can take wickets with the new ball at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

RCB vs CSK Predicted Playing XI

RCB’s Probable Playing XI

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

RCB have been performing great this season. With a top-class performance from their opening batting order and consistent efforts from the bowling, they are less likely to opt for any change now. RCB have some explosive batters and strike bowlers, who are helping the team. And to complement it, their middle order innings are often supported by Krunal Pandya. With constant wins and a balanced squad, they will likely go with the same players to maintain a winning momentum and get the same opening partnership in the next match according to our RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Prediction.

CSK’s Probable Playing XI

Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

CSK's current team looks balanced, with all of their players being T20 specialists. Their powerplay playing combination is also looking good now with good batters in form, but the team is mainly failing in their bowling order. With a win in the last match and a good performance from the team, they will most likely opt for the same team and will be less likely to bring anyone new at this stage of the tournament. So, according to our RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Prediction, expect the same team, with no change in the playing XI.

RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Match Prediction

RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Match Prediction Today

As per our RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Prediction, game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that Royal Challengers Bengaluru is expected to win this match. But with the h2h and ground data and current from the chasing team is expected to win Match 52 of the IPL 2025. Although RCB is expected to win at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, CSK can change the winning odds for the upcoming match. We predict RCB or the chasing team will win the upcoming match.

Fantasy Strategy for RCB vs CSK My11 Circle Team

This My11 Circle fantasy team strikes a good balance between power hitters, reliable all-rounders, and elite bowlers. Virat Kohli, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, and Tim David contribute experience and explosive stroke play to the batting lineup, while Harshal Patel provides consistency.

The all-rounders Krunal Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja ensure points with both bat and ball. The bowling attack is lethal, with Bhuvneshwar's accuracy, Hazlewood’s consistency, and Suyash's wicket-taking ability, making this a well-rounded and competitive fantasy squad.
Keeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Tim David
All-rounders: Krunal Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Khaleel Ahmed, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma
Since the beginning of IPL, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, has been the high-scoring venue in the league, with a scoring rate of 27.85 runs per wicket, indicating a fair contest between bat and ball. The matches at this ground tend to be medium-scoring, with an average of 8.80 runs scored per over. Teams batting first have posted an average score of 167, making it a competitive total.