RCB vs CSK Prediction: Who will win 52nd match of IPL 2025
RCB vs CSK, one of the most highly anticipated matches of the IPL 2025, is set to be played on May 3 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB won the first round in Chepauk, while CSK will be eager to take revenge on RCB’s home turf. However, this is a clash between two ends of the table. RCB sits at the top of the table with 7 wins in 10 games, while CSK is at the bottom with just 2 wins from their 10 matches. Check out the RCB vs CSK prediction, H2H, pitch report, and more.
RCB vs CSK prediction: RCB to win
Key Stats
- RCB won 7 out of their first 10 matches.
- CSK won 2 out of their first 10 games.
- RCB defeated CSK in their previous encounter by 50 runs.
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
| Winner | Won by | Date |
| RCB | 50 runs | 28 Mar 2025 |
| RCB | 27 runs | 18 May 2024 |
| CSK | 6 wickets | 22 Mar 2024 |
| CSK | 8 runs | 17 Apr 2023 |
| RCB | 13 runs | 04 May 2022 |
Pitch Report
RCB vs CSK, the 52nd match of the IPL 2025, is set to be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The pitch here is often a great batting surface. In a total of 196 T20 matches played at this venue, the batting first team won 85 while the chasing team emerged victorious 109 times.
Results of the last two T20 matches played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
RCB vs RR (Apr 24, 2025) – RCB won by 11 runs
| RCB | 205/5 |
| RR | 194/9 |
RCB vs PBKS (Apr 18, 2025) – PBKS won by 5 wickets
| RCB | 95/9 |
| PBKS | 98/5 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore preview
Royal Challengers Bangalore are currently sitting at the top of the table with seven wins in ten matches, with a total of 14 points. They need to win only one match from their upcoming four matches to qualify for the playoffs. The team is on a three-match winning streak, defeating PBKS, RR, and DC in their last three games.
Predicted XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
Chennai Super Kings preview
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings are currently standing at the bottom of the table with two wins in ten games. The team has already been eliminated from the playoff race, but they will aim to finish the season high. They are on a three-match losing streak, having lost the last three games to MI, SRH, and PBKS.
Predicted XI: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
RCB vs CSK: Who will win?
With the current form of both teams, home advantage, a better-balanced squad, and recent H2H record, Royal Challengers Bangalore is expected to win this match.
