IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB Pitch Report, Weather Forecast: The wait is finally over! Tonight promises to be one of the most thrilling matches of the IPL 2025 season, as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The excitement will kick off with the toss at 7:00 pm, followed by the match will commence at 7:30 pm. If you’re at home, you can catch the live broadcast on Star Sports Network, and if you’re on the go, you can live stream the game on JioHotstar. And for real-time updates, don’t miss our live coverage at financialexpress.com. Get ready for a blockbuster game!
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CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 Match 8 Today: Weather Report
According to weather.com, the weather in Chennai in the afternoon is expected to remain hot and humid at 33 degree celsius. However, the condition is forecasted to change as and when the match time approaches. The evening is expected to be partially cloudy at 29 degree Celsius with 4% chances of rain. Let’s hope the rain gods don’t spoil this one!
CSK vs RCB IPL 2025: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
CSK has had an impressive record against RCB at Chepauk grounds as the pitch here has particularly been a spin-friendly wicket with a lot of assistance from the spinners, according to Cricket Addictor. CSK has won a total of 8 matches against RCB here, out of the nine matches played.
Both teams have some great spin bowlers. But apart from the bowlers, Bengaluru‘s strong batting lineup will also play a key role in the game.
CSK vs RCB IPL 2025: Probable Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing 11: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing 11: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Rajat Patidar (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma