CSK Hanging On!
CSK Hanging On!
Jadeja finally connects with a boundary, but Hazlewood continues to keep things tight with his clever variations. Dhoni is still finding his rhythm — but you know he’s just one ball away from exploding!
Scorecard at 17 Overs:
🏏 CSK 107/7
Bowling:
Just 18 balls left, can Dhoni and Jadeja finish with a flourish?
Ashwin Falls, But Here Comes THALA!
Ashwin couldn’t get the elevation, finding Phil Salt at long-on, but the crowd finally gets what they were waiting for… MS Dhoni walks in!
Scorecard at 16 Overs: CSK 101/7
Fall of Wicket:
Bowling:
CSK need a Dhoni special now, can he pull off a late blitz?
Ashwin’s Reverse Sweep Magic!
Ashwin is showing off some clever strokeplay with that cheeky reverse sweep. Josh Hazlewood is not too interested in chasing it down. CSK still need something special to get to a defendable total!
Scorecard at 15 Overs: CSK 98/6
Bowling:
CSK have five overs left for Jadeja to launch?
CSK Steadying the Ship
Ashwin and Jadeja are rotating the strike well, but the boundaries have dried up. Ashwin even teased a left-handed stance for a moment — classic Ashwin antics! 😆
Scorecard at 14 Overs: CSK 88/6
Bowling:
CSK need a big over soon, can Jadeja step up, or will RCB keep the pressure on?
Yash Dayal Strikes Twice!
What an over for RCB! Yash Dayal sends Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube packing in the same over, both batters trying to force leg-side hits and paying the price. Dayal is keeping it simple and getting big rewards!
Scorecard at 13 Overs: CSK 81/6
Bowling:
CSK are in serious trouble now! Jadeja and Ashwin need to rebuild, but when does Dhoni walk out?
Ravindra b Yash Dayal 41(31) [4s-5]
Shivam Dube b Yash Dayal 19(15) [4s-2 6s-1]
RCB Squeezing the Pressure!
Suyash Sharma delivers a brilliant over, giving away just 2 runs and even sneaking in a bye. Rachin Ravindra is starting to look a bit frustrated, while Dube is struggling to find his timing. Kohli is super involved, constantly guiding the field and setting traps!
Scorecard at 12 Overs: CSK 75/4
Bowling:
CSK needs to shift gears soon. Will Dube or Ravindra take the risk in the next couple of overs? Or will RCB keep tightening the noose? 🔥
CSK Steadying the Ship!
Rachin Ravindra keeps the scoreboard ticking with a fine glance to fine leg for four, while Shivam Dube looks a bit scratchy but is still managing to rotate the strike. Kohli’s sharp fielding awareness nearly caught Rachin off guard, which could be a key moment!
Scorecard at 11 Overs: CSK 73/4
Bowling:
CSK still needs a big push, will Dube switch gears soon, or will RCB’s tight bowling keep them in check?
CSK Counterattack Begins!
Shivam Dube finally finds his range a massive six down the ground followed by a fortunate four through fine leg! Rachin Ravindra continues to rotate the strike as CSK look to rebuild after losing Sam Curran.
Scorecard at 10 Overs: CSK 65/4
Bowling:
Dube’s six-hitting power was on display at the nets, and it’s showing on the field now! Can this partnership push CSK to a competitive total?
CSK Lose Another Wicket — Pressure Building!
Liam Livingstone strikes as Sam Curran’s struggle ends with a mistimed slog to Krunal Pandya at long-on. Shivam Dube walks in — CSK needs him to step up and accelerate!
Fall of Wicket:
Scorecard: CSK 53/4 (9 Overs)
Bowling:
Big moment for RCB, CSK need a serious rebuild now! Can Dube and Rachin pull it off?
CSK Stabilizing After Powerplay
Suyash Sharma starts with a tidy over, mixing up his googlies well. Rachin Ravindra and Sam Curran are rotating the strike but still searching for acceleration.
Scorecard: CSK 45/3 (8 Overs)
Bowling:
Rachin is looking settled — can he shift gears now?
CSK Recovering After Early Blows
Liam Livingstone’s first over leaks 10 runs as Rachin Ravindra benefits from a lucky boundary! CSK are slowly building momentum with smart running and a bit of luck.
Scorecard: CSK 40/3 (7 Overs)
Bowling:
CSK Steady After Powerplay
Yash Dayal starts with a tidy over, conceding just 4 runs. Rachin Ravindra and Sam Curran are rebuilding after the early blows, but the scoring rate remains under control for RCB.
Scorecard: CSK 30/3 (6 Overs)
Bowling:
Bhuvneshwar Strikes, Hooda Departs!
Bhuvneshwar Kumar keeps it tidy and gets rewarded with the wicket of Deepak Hooda after a successful review. Rachin Ravindra, however, looks solid with some classy flicks through midwicket.
Scorecard: CSK 26/3 (5 Overs)
Bowling:
Deepak Hooda – 25/3 (4.4 ov, b Bhuvneshwar)
CSK Under Pressure, Hazlewood on Fire!
Josh Hazlewood keeps it tight, conceding just 5 runs off the over while maintaining the pressure with accurate lengths. Rachin Ravindra’s classy cover drive was the only highlight of the over.
Scorecard: CSK 18/2 (4 Overs)
Bowling:
CSK Steady After Early Blow!
Deepak Hooda survives a testing over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, managing to get off the mark with a lucky inside edge for four. RCB keeping things tight with sharp lines and movement off the pitch.
Scorecard: CSK 13/2 (3 Overs)
Bowling:
CSK needs a solid partnership here.
Early Strikes for RCB! CSK is in Deep Trouble
What an over from Josh Hazlewood! He removes Rahul Tripathi and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the same over, putting CSK under early pressure. Hazlewood’s extra bounce and accuracy doing the damage here.
Scorecard: CSK 8/2 (2 Overs)
Fall of Wickets:
Bowling:
CSK in trouble early — they’ll need a big partnership to recover!
Steady Start for CSK!
CSK openers Rahul Tripathi and Rachin Ravindra have started cautiously, collecting 7 runs off the first over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Tripathi got lucky with an edge for four off the last ball, but Bhuvneshwar found some movement early on.
Scorecard: CSK 7/0 (1 Over)
Bowling:
CSK Begin Run-Chase Against RCB – Bhuvi Takes the New Ball
CSK stick with their usual opening pair for the run-chase. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the new ball for RCB, with a slip in place. Here we go!
Noor Ahmad Grateful for Purple Cap, Credits Dhoni’s Support and Kohli’s Wicket
Noor Ahmad: Truly grateful for the Purple Cap and hopefully I keep it till the end of the tournament. The pitch was a little different, there wasn’t much turn and I wanted to bowl length deliveries. I feel lucky to have him (Dhoni) behind the stumps. The wicket looks better, we need a good start and we will chase it down. Everyone will enjoy it (getting Kohli’s wicket).
196/7 run by RCB is their second highest team total against CSK at Chepauk after 205 runs in 2012, which CSK successfully chased on the last ball – their highest at this venue.
Pace vs spin in RCB innings
Pace: 3/98 from 11 overs (ER: 8.90)
Spin: 4/95 from 9 overs (ER: 10.55)
Tim David’s Late Blitz Lifts RCB to 196!
Tim David produced a sensational finish with three consecutive sixes off Sam Curran in the final over, propelling RCB to a strong total of 196/7. Curran struggled with his line and length, conceding 19 runs, including a wide under pressure.
Scorecard (Final): RCB 196/7
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Tim David – 22*(8) [4s-1, 6s-3]
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 0*(2)
Bowling Figures:
Tim David’s power-hitting at the death could make the difference!
RCB Lose Two in a Superb Over from Pathirana!
Matheesha Pathirana produced a brilliant 19th over, conceding just one run while picking up two key wickets. First, Rajat Patidar fell after a well-made 51, caught at extra cover by Sam Curran. Then, Krunal Pandya’s brief stay ended with a mistimed chip to long-on.
Scorecard (After 19 Overs): RCB 177/7
Fall of Wickets:
Bowling:
Patidar Brings Up Fifty, Khaleel Strikes as RCB Reach 176
Rajat Patidar brought up his half-century in style with an uppish punch over backward point, but Khaleel Ahmed made a timely breakthrough, dismissing Jitesh Sharma with a slower ball. Tim David opened his account with a boundary, but Khaleel held his nerve to keep things in check.
Scorecard (After 18 Overs): RCB 176/5
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Rajat Patidar – 51*(31) [4s-5, 6s-2]
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Tim David – 4*(2) [4s-1]
Fall of Wickets:
Bowling:
Patidar and Jitesh Accelerate as RCB Cross 160
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) reached 167/4 after 17 overs, adding 14 runs in the over. Rajat Patidar showcased his power with a stylish six over long-on off a slower ball, while Jitesh Sharma closed the over with a crisp boundary. Matheesha Pathirana struggled with his line, conceding a wide and failing to control the scoring rate.
Scorecard (After 17 Overs): RCB 167/4
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Rajat Patidar – 46*(29) [4s-4, 6s-2]
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Jitesh Sharma – 12*(4) [4s-1, 6s-1]
Bowling:
Noor Strikes Again, But RCB Keep Scoring
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) moved to 153/4 after 16 overs, adding 15 runs despite Noor Ahmad picking up his third wicket. Liam Livingstone smashed a six over deep square leg but was bowled two balls later trying to swipe across the line. Jitesh Sharma announced his arrival with a six over extra cover, ensuring RCB kept the scoreboard ticking despite the setback. Noor finished an eventful spell with figures of 4-0-36-3.
Noor Ahmad vs Liam Livingstone in T20s
Inns: 5
Balls: 21
Runs: 27
Dismissals: 4
Avg: 6.75
SR: 128.6
Scorecard (After 16 Overs): RCB 153/4 (16 Overs)
Fall of Wickets:
Bowling:
RCB Maintain Steady Pace as Livingstone Settles In
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) moved to 138/3 after 15 overs, adding 4 runs in a tidy over from Khaleel Ahmed. The left-arm pacer kept things tight with variations in pace, making it difficult for Liam Livingstone to find the middle of the bat. Livingstone managed to pull one for a couple, while Rajat Patidar continued to rotate the strike with a single. Despite the quiet over, RCB remain well-placed for a late surge with five overs to go.
Scorecard (After 15 Overs): RCB 138/3 (15 Overs)
Bowling:
Patidar Unleashes as RCB Accelerate
Rajat Patidar took charge in the 14th over, smashing Ravindra Jadeja for 15 runs to push Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to 134/3 after 14 overs. Patidar started the over with a massive six over deep backward square leg, followed by two stylish boundaries, one through extra cover and a streaky edge past third man. Despite some extra bounce and wide deliveries, Jadeja couldn’t keep Patidar quiet. With Patidar finding his rhythm, RCB are well-positioned for a strong finish in the final overs.
Scorecard (After 14 Overs):
RCB 134/3 (14 Overs)
Bowling:
RCB Lose Kohli as Patidar Gets Lucky Again
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are now at 119/3 after 13 overs, with Noor Ahmad striking a crucial blow by dismissing Virat Kohli for 31. Kohli attempted a slog sweep but picked out Rachin Ravindra at deep mid-wicket, bringing his scratchy innings to an end. Rajat Patidar, meanwhile, has had a charmed life with two dropped catches in consecutive overs, the latest coming off Tripathi’s hands. Liam Livingstone has joined Patidar at the crease, but RCB managed to score only 3 runs in a tight over from Noor Ahmad, who is now building pressure with his sharp bowling.
RCB 119/3 (13 Overs):
Fall of Wicket:
Bowling:
RCB Steady After 12 Overs Despite a Dropped Catch
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have reached 116/2 after 12 overs, with Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli holding the innings together. In the 12th over bowled by Ravindra Jadeja, RCB collected 7 runs through smart running and calculated shots. Patidar was given a lifeline when Deepak Hooda dropped a straightforward catch at long-off, which could have been a crucial breakthrough for the bowling side. Kohli looked composed, rotating the strike well and finding the gaps. With both batters set, RCB are positioned to accelerate in the death overs.
RCB 116/2 (12 Overs)
Bowling:
Kohli Fires Back with a Six and a Four as RCB Race to 109/2 After 11 Overs
RCB at 109/2 After 11 Overs
Virat Kohli finally found his rhythm, smashing a six and a four off Pathirana after being hit on the helmet. Rajat Patidar also played a classy drive down the ground for four. RCB look well-placed at 109/2, with Kohli on 27 (26) and Patidar on 16 (10).
Scorecard (After 11 Overs):
RCB – 109/2
Fall of Wickets: 1-56 (Salt), 2-77 (Padikkal)
Patidar Smashes Noor Ahmad for a Six as RCB Reach 93/2 After 10 Overs
Noor Ahmad returned to the attack and delivered a mixed over, conceding 10 runs. The over started with Rajat Patidar attempting a lofted drive off a floaty wrong ‘un outside off, but he sliced it, and the ball landed safely in front of the sweeper for a single. Kohli then cracked a short ball square on the off-side for another single before Patidar calmly knocked one towards mid-off. Kohli followed up with a sweep to deep mid-wicket for yet another single. Noor shortened his length and turned one into Patidar, who blocked it to cover. However, Patidar finished the over in style, stepping down the track and launching a tossed-up delivery over long-on for a six. RCB reached 93/2 at the halfway mark, with Kohli on 16 off 22 and Patidar accelerating to 11 off 8.
Steady Over from Pathirana Keeps RCB at 83/2 After 9 Overs
Matheesha Pathirana came into the attack and delivered a controlled over, conceding just six runs. He started with a short-of-length delivery that struck Rajat Patidar’s thigh pad, allowing a leg bye. Kohli then missed a well-directed short ball and considered reviewing it for height, but Patidar advised against it. Kohli managed to work the next delivery behind square for a single before Patidar clipped a slower ball on the pads for another single. A rare wide followed as Pathirana missed his slower yorker, but he quickly recovered with a yorker that Kohli dug out for a single. Patidar finished the over with a single to third man, taking RCB to 83/2 after 9 overs. Kohli is still struggling to find fluency on 14 off 20 balls, while Patidar has moved to 3 off 4.
Ashwin Strikes as Padikkal Falls After a Quickfire 27, RCB 77/2 After 8 Overs
Ravichandran Ashwin returned to the attack and made an immediate impact, dismissing the dangerous Devdutt Padikkal for 27 off 14 balls. The over began with a wide down the leg side, followed by Padikkal working a delivery through mid-wicket for a single. Kohli then managed to dig out a full delivery for a single before Padikkal lofted one over extra cover for a couple. However, Ashwin had the last laugh when he tossed up an off-break, drawing Padikkal into an inside-out drive. Padikkal couldn’t get the elevation, and Ruturaj Gaikwad took a sharp low catch at extra cover, confirmed by the third umpire after a quick check. Rajat Patidar came in next and got off the mark with a single, taking RCB to 77/2 after 8 overs. Kohli remains at the crease, struggling at 12 off 17 deliveries, while Patidar has just started his innings.
Padikkal vs Ashwin in IPL
Runs: 16
Balls: 19
Dismissals: 2
SR: 84.21
Padikkal c Gaikwad b Ashwin 27(14) [4s-2 6s-2]
Padikkal Takes Charge Against Jadeja as RCB Reach 71/1 After 7 Overs
Ravindra Jadeja was introduced into the attack in the seventh over, but Devdutt Padikkal ensured that the Challengers maintained the momentum. The over began with Padikkal missing a sweep on a delivery drifting across from around the wicket. However, he quickly adjusted and swept the next ball over square leg for a boundary. After missing a cut on the third delivery, Padikkal found his rhythm again with another sweep behind square for four. The left-hander then showed his intent by stepping down the track and lofting Jadeja over long-on for a massive six. He closed the over with a single, taking RCB to 71/1 after seven overs, with Padikkal looking fluent on 24 off 11 balls, while Virat Kohli struggled to find his timing at the other end with 11 off 15. Both teams would be content with the powerplay. RCB got off to a quick start, but CSK pulled things back in the last three overs, including the crucial wicket of Phil Salt.
RCB Steady After 6 Overs Despite Early Wicket
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have reached 56/1 at the end of 6 overs in their IPL match. After losing an early wicket, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal have steadied the innings. Sam Curran bowled the sixth over, conceding 11 runs. The over began with Kohli pulling a back-of-a-length delivery to deep square leg for a single. Padikkal then missed a flick off an angled delivery but got off the mark with a chip over the offside field for two runs. A slower ball followed, which Padikkal chopped back to the keeper. Curran then delivered a full ball at 132.5 km/h, which Padikkal whipped over deep square leg for a stunning six. A wide down leg followed, and the over ended with Padikkal pushing an off-pace delivery to mid-off for a quick single.
Score After 6 Overs:
RCB – 56/1
Bowling:
Noor Ahmad Strikes as Phil Salt Falls After a Quickfire Start
RCB’s score after 5 overs stands at 45/1. Noor Ahmad’s first over was eventful, conceding 8 runs but also claiming the crucial wicket of Phil Salt. The over began with a wide delivery down the leg side, followed by a single from Kohli. Salt added another single off a googly around leg stump. Kohli then missed a sweep off a flighted delivery before managing to find a much-needed boundary off a full toss, swiping it backward of square past a diving Ashwin. After another single from Kohli, Noor Ahmad got the big breakthrough—Salt was stumped by Dhoni for a quick 32 off 16 balls (5 fours, 1 six) while attempting to advance down the track. The decision was sent upstairs, but replays confirmed that Salt’s back leg was in the air when Dhoni whipped off the bails. Noor Ahmad finishes his first over with figures of 1-0-8-1.
Phil Salt st Dhoni b Noor Ahmad 32(16) [4s-5 6s-1]
RCB’s Steady Start Despite Kohli’s Struggles
RCB reached 37/0 after 4 overs, with Philip Salt looking confident at 31 off 14 balls, while Virat Kohli struggled to find rhythm, managing just 4 off 10. Sam Curran bowled a tight over, starting with a short-of-length delivery that Kohli mistimed to mid-wicket. Kohli managed two off a slower short ball but missed a leg-side whip on the next delivery, getting struck on the thigh pad. A leg bye followed as Salt crossed over, before Salt calmly flicked a slower ball to deep mid-wicket for a single. Kohli finally pushed a short ball to deep mid-wicket for a single, but the pressure on him was evident.
RCB Off to a Steady Start Despite Chennai’s Early Review Drama
Score Update:
RCB 32-0 after 3 overs
Over 3 Summary:
Khaleel Ahmed to Phil Salt
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2.6: Two runs to backward square leg. Salt keeps the scoreboard ticking.
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2.5: No run. Short of length at 141.2 kph, Salt steps out but is cramped for room and knocks it to mid-off.
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2.4: FOUR! Salt continues to find the boundary. A fraction short, and Salt nails the pull over mid-wicket, landing just short of the rope.
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2.3: Leg bye, 1 run. Back of a length, Kohli misses the tuck, and the ball deflects off his thigh pad.
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2.2: No run. Short ball angled outside off, Kohli tries to pull but is beaten by the extra bounce. Clean take by Dhoni behind the stumps.
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2.1: No run. Chennai lose a review! Full delivery skidding on, Kohli shuffles across and misses the flick, struck in front. Khaleel and Dhoni were confident, but replays show the ball pitched outside leg. Not out!
Phil Salt Starts Aggressively Against Ashwin
Score After 2 Overs: RCB 25/0
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1.1: Ashwin to Phil Salt, SIX – Ashwin starts with a poor delivery, a short carrom ball on leg-stump. Salt pivots and pulls it over backward square for a big six!
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1.2: Ashwin to Phil Salt, FOUR – Another short carrom ball, Salt creates room and punches it through extra cover. No chance for the fielders!
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1.3: Ashwin to Phil Salt, 1 run – Angling in, Salt nudges it through mid-wicket to bring Kohli on strike.
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1.4: Ashwin to Kohli, no run – Slower carrom ball, shorter in length. Kohli waits and defends it back down the pitch. Loud cheer as he takes strike!
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1.5: Ashwin to Kohli, 1 run – Short carrom ball again, Kohli works it into the leg side for a single.
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1.6: Ashwin to Phil Salt, FOUR – On the pads, Salt glances it fine to the boundary.
Philip Salt: 24* (10) | Virat Kohli: 1* (2)
Ashwin: 1-0-16-0
RCB Off to a Steady Start
Phil Salt and Virat Kohli opened the innings for RCB, with Khaleel Ahmed starting the attack. Salt faced the first over and managed to score 9 runs off it. He began with a play-and-miss, followed by another dot ball after missing a pull shot. A short ball on the third delivery also resulted in no run. Salt then got off the mark with a streaky boundary over the slip cordon, followed by a cleanly struck four over backward point. He finished the over with a single to deep square leg, bringing the score to 9-0 after 1 over. Salt remains unbeaten on 9 off 6 balls, while Kohli is yet to face a delivery. Khaleel Ahmed’s first over yielded 9 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja is playing in his 50th IPL match for CSK at Chepauk.
IPL 2025: Impact Substitutes for CSK and RCB Revealed
Chennai Super Kings: Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jacob Bethell, Manoj S Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Playing XI:
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt (w), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Playing XI:
Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
TOSS UPDATE
Chennai Super Kings opt to bowl
Ruturaj Gaikwad(CSK Captain): We are going to bowl first. I think it will play slightly better than the last game. So far there hasn’t been any dew, we don’t know when the dew will arrive and it is not in our control. There are areas; we were sitting behind in the field and would like to be more aggressive, batting wise we can be more clinical. We have just got one change – Pathirana comes back for Ellis.
Rajat Patidar(RCB Captain): We had decided to bowl first. It will not make much difference, the surface looks hard, we will try to put up a total and keep them under pressure. The boys did well in the last game. We have to be at our best in every game and we will try to do that today also. The bowling unit after 13 overs. The way they came back was amazing to see, the intent shown by the batting side was good to see. It is one of the biggest games in the league because of the fans it makes it fun and exciting. One change – Bhuvi comes in for Rasikh.
Yash Dayal on RCB Retention, Learning from Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood, and Match Preparations
Yash Dayal: “RCB has retained me, it’s a very big deal. It feels good the way I am treated here.
[On sharing dressing room with Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood] It matters a lot. They are very helpful during practice matches and sessions. It’s the benefit of their experience.
[On high scoring matches] I always think positively in every match. I watch every match and focus on other players’ strengths and weaknesses rather than their scores.
[Preparation] Feeling very good. We have prepared really well. Tried to tick all the boxes. It’s just about going out there.”
Rahul Tripathi on Life at CSK: “An Innings That Takes Us Home Will Be Perfect”
Rahul Tripathi: “Well, it has been fun here in CSK. Different atmosphere. I love my time in Yellow. It has been a great franchise, as everybody talks about it. Being here, the team trusts you and gives you a lot of confidence. Very relaxed atmosphere. Just go out and do what you want to do, which is the key being here.
Definitely, it is going to be a good game. To be on the field while two legends (Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni) of the game are playing is a great opportunity to be around. To love the atmosphere when Mahi bhai walks out to bat and Virat bhai comes out to bat. The crowd goes wild and the atmosphere becomes electric, and to be a part of it is exciting.
I have batted in the top three. I have opened before as well. Team wanted me to open the batting and give as good start as I can in the powerplay. I have been doing this over the years. I am ready to do anything that the team requires me to do. An innings that takes us home with CSK winning will be a perfect one for me.”
Bhuvi and Pathirana Gear Up as They Mark Their Run-Ups
Bhuvneshwar Kumar steps in and immediately heads to both ends to mark his run-up,” reports Kaushik. “Meanwhile, Matheesha Pathirana is also busy marking his run-up!”
Pitch Report for Tonight’s Match by Danny Morrison and Matthew Hayden
Danny Morrison and Matthew Hayden have analyzed the pitch for tonight’s game. They mentioned that the match will be played on a different pitch from Sunday’s game, resulting in slight changes in the boundary dimensions, 70 meters and 63 meters square boundaries, and 74 meters straight down the ground.
Hayden noted that the surface looks good, but pointed out that he noticed significant dew when he observed the pitch around 8 PM last night. There are some bare patches around a good length where the ball was gripping slightly, which could influence the performance of both spinners and pacers using off-pace deliveries.
The pitch is not expected to produce a high-scoring game, with a score of 160–170 being competitive. A total of around 185 would be ideal for a strong advantage.
Milestones in Sight: Key Numbers to Watch in IPL 2025 In CSK vs MI
Numbers to Watch:
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Khaleel Ahmed is just 3 wickets away from reaching 150 T20 wickets.
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MS Dhoni needs 2 more sixes to become the first CSK player to hit 250 IPL sixes.
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Virat Kohli is 55 runs short of becoming the 5th batter to reach 13,000 T20 runs.
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Liam Livingstone requires 46 runs to complete 1,000 IPL runs.
IPL 2025: Probable Playing XIs and Impact Sub Options for RCB vs CSK
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Probable XI Batting First): Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Salam/Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Sub Options: Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Mohit Rathee, Manoj S Bhandage, Romario Shepherd
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Probable XI Bowling First): Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Salam/Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Sub Options: Devdutt Padikkal, Mohit Rathee, Manoj S Bhandage, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh
Chennai Super Kings (Probable XI if Batting First): Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Sub Options – Jamie Overton, Matheesha Pathirana, Vijay Shankar, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis
Chennai Super Kings (Probable XI if Bowling First): Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Sub Options – Rahul Tripathi, Vansh Bedi, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed
