IPL 2025: CSK vs RCB – Player Battles to Watch Out For

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on April 22, 2025. This season holds the promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favorite teams. From watching television to streaming online, here is a complete guide to IPL 2025 

RCB vs CSK – Player Battles to Watch Out For
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
Date & Time: May 8, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Key Player Battles

Virat Kohli vs Ravindra Jadeja
A classic face-off Kohli’s dominance against spin will be tested by Jadeja’s accuracy and control in the middle overs.

Phil Salt vs Khaleel Ahmed
Salt’s aggressive starts could be neutralized by Khaleel’s swing and left-arm angle in the powerplay.

Shivam Dube vs Josh Hazlewood
Dube’s big-hitting threat meets Hazlewood’s precision, expect fireworks during the death overs.

MS Dhoni vs Yash Dayal
Dhoni is a pressure performer, but yorkers from young Yash Dayal at the death might be a real test.

Tim David vs Matheesha Pathirana (Impact)
David's finishing prowess faces off against Pathirana's slingy pace and death-over wizardry.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

Chennai Super Kings Playing XI
Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, MS Dhoni, Jamie Overton, R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmad

Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana