IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI Against Chennai Super Kings | RCB vs CSK (Match No. 52 )

IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI Against Chennai Super Kings | RCB vs CSK (Match No. 52 )

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have been in magnificent form in the IPL 2025, are winning matches back-to-back and progressing toward the playoffs. RCB has performed exceptionally well so far, with the majority of the players contributing to the team's victories. In the next match, RCB will face five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. This article will discuss Royal Challengers Bengaluru's expected playing XI for the upcoming match.

After assembling a match-winning score for the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League, RCB has played well so far, winning 7 of the 10 matches played. The team is coming off a hat-trick of victories against Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals in the last three matches. The team is currently the leading contender for the title this season and needs just one more victory in the upcoming four matches to secure a playoff spot. RCB is currently in second place on the points table with 14 points from 10 matches played.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI Against Chennai Super Kings

Top Order

For the top order price, RCB will feature the opening combination of modern-day great Virat Kohli and young English all-rounder Jacob Bethell. Virat Kohli is in good form and scored a half-century against Delhi Capitals in the last match. While for the third position, young Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal will play as an impact player. 

Middle Order

For the middle order, RCB have a strong lineup with captain Rajat Patidar batting at number 4. Along with wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma will bat at number 5 and west indian Romario Sepherd at number 6. In the lower middle order, the team will have Tim David and Krunal Pandya, who both have been game changers for the team this season.

Bowlers

For the bowling attack, RCB has a slightly pace-heavy bowling lineup, led by Australian Josh Hazlewood and the experienced Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, alongside Yash Dayal, who has performed decently for the team this season. The spin attack will feature Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma. Krunal has been performing exceptionally well for the team this season and is coming off winning the Player of the Match Award in the last match.

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