Match Preview – CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 : The much-awaited IPL 2025 Match 8 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is set to take place on Friday at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. RCB will be looking to end a 17-year winless streak at Chepauk a venue where they have struggled historically having won only once back in the 2008 season. Virat Kohli the only player from that victory will lead RCB’s charge to break the long-standing jinx.

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Both teams are coming off strong performances in their respective opening matches and will be eager to maintain their winning momentum. CSK led by Ruturaj Gaikwad secured a solid win against Mumbai Indians (MI), successfully chasing down 156 runs. Gaikwad’s composed 53 led the way, while CSK’s spin attack flourished on their home turf showcasing why Chepauk remains one of the toughest venues for opposition teams.

RCB also impressed in their season-opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 59 and Phil Salt’s 56 powered them to a commanding chase of 175. With skipper Rajat Patidar providing a fiery cameo and bowlers like Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood stepping up, RCB will look to carry that form into their clash with CSK.

Where Will Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Match Be Held?

M.A Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) Stadium will host the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

When Is Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Match?

Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru match will begin at 7:30 PM IST in Chennai today.

Where to Watch Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Match Live on TV?

Star Sports will broadcast the 8tg game of IPL 2025 between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in India. Here’s the global telecast list for other regions:

Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports

Bangladesh & Sri Lanka: Gazi TV, Supreme TV

Middle East & North Africa: beIN Sports

Pakistan: Geo Super

UK & Europe: Sky Go, DAZN

USA & Canada: ESPN+, Willow TV App

Where to Watch Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Live Streaming?

Fans in India can stream the match live on the JioCinema app and Hotstar (app & website).

CSK vs RCB Playing 11 Prediction

Chennai Super Kings playing 11 (probable): Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed

Royal Challengers Bengaluru playing 11 (probable): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Full Squad CSK and RCB 

RCB squad: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee

CSK squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth