IPL 2025: RCB vs CSK Playing 11, RCB batters vs CSK bowlers matchups

Check out the players' match-ups ahead of the RCB vs CSK match here. The players' battle stats will help you create a Bangalore vs Chennai fantasy playing 11 based on facts

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are hosting Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, the stage is set for a potentially emotional chapter in IPL folklore. With a provisional playoff spot within reach, RCB will be fired up to extend their resurgence, powered by Virat Kohli’s fine form. The coin flip of the match landed in CSK skipper MS Dhoni's way, who invited Rajat Patidar-led RCB to bat first.  Check RCB vs CSK full scorecard here 

RCB vs CSK playing 11 today:

 

RCB playing 11 today: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal

 

 

Impact players: Suyash Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh

 

CSK playing 11 today: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana

 

Impact players: Shivam Dube, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton

  For CSK, already out of contention, this match is a shot at redemption — and perhaps a final flourish for MS Dhoni. While Kohli chases the Orange Cap, Dhoni might be gearing up for one last iconic duel. RCB’s batting line-up is finding rhythm at the right time, with Devdutt Padikkal offering timely support.  Meanwhile, CSK are searching for batting consistency, having struggled to click as a unit. Still, their mix of experience and youth can surprise on any given day. Fans will relish the nostalgia and the present-day intensity as two legends clash — possibly for the final time in IPL whites. 

 

Rajat Patidar's Captaincy Record in IPL 2025

• Matches: 10
• Wins: 7
• Losses: 3
• N/R: 0
• Win Percentage: 70%

MS Dhoni's Captaincy Record in IPL 2025

• Matches: 5
• Wins: 1
• Losses: 4
• Tied: 0
• Win Percentage: 20%

 

RCB Squad for IPL 2025: 

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh

 

CSK Squad for IPL 2025: 

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Gopal, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis

 

Check out the players' match-ups ahead of the RCB vs CSK match here. The players' battle stats will help you create a Bangalore vs Chennai fantasy playing XI based on facts.

 

RCB vs CSK Key Player Battles 

Name	Bowler	Inn.	B	R	SR	Dots	4s	6s	Boundaries
Deepak Hooda	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	3	15	12	80	11	1	1	2
Deepak Hooda	Krunal Pandya	4	14	13	92.86	3	0	0	0
Deepak Hooda	Josh Hazlewood	2	8	11	137.5	5	1	1	2
MS Dhoni	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	8	45	72	160	16	6	4	10
MS Dhoni	Krunal Pandya	7	32	33	103.13	16	2	2	4
MS Dhoni	Josh Hazlewood	2	6	11	183.33	1	2	0	2
MS Dhoni	Yash Dayal	2	6	13	216.67	1	1	1	2
Ravindra Jadeja	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	7	39	47	120.51	13	5	0	5
Ravindra Jadeja	Suyash Sharma	2	13	21	161.54	5	1	2	3
Ravindra Jadeja	Yash Dayal	3	11	12	109.09	5	0	1	1
Shivam Dube	Krunal Pandya	4	25	31	124	6	2	1	3
Shivam Dube	Suyash Sharma	3	24	38	158.33	9	1	4	5
Shivam Dube	Josh Hazlewood	3	18	29	161.11	7	2	2	4
Shivam Dube	Romario Shepherd	1	9	27	300	2	3	2	5
Jitesh Sharma	Khaleel Ahmed	3	8	16	200	2	1	1	2
Jitesh Sharma	Shivam Dube	2	8	9	112.5	3	1	0	1
Jitesh Sharma	Ravindra Jadeja	2	7	16	228.57	1	0	2	2
Krunal Pandya	Sam Curran	4	16	25	156.25	6	5	0	5
Krunal Pandya	Ravindra Jadeja	3	13	12	92.31	6	1	0	1
Krunal Pandya	Shivam Dube	2	13	17	130.77	5	2	0	2
Rajat Patidar	Shivam Dube	2	15	24	160	3	0	2	2
Rajat Patidar	Ravindra Jadeja	3	14	22	157.14	3	2	1	3
Rajat Patidar	Noor Ahmad	2	10	13	130	2	0	1	1
Rajat Patidar	Matheesha Pathirana	1	10	15	150	3	1	1	2
Rajat Patidar	Khaleel Ahmed	2	8	12	150	0	1	0	1
Tim David	Sam Curran	8	30	56	186.67	10	3	5	8
Tim David	Khaleel Ahmed	5	16	35	218.75	4	2	3	5
Tim David	Matheesha Pathirana	4	15	31	206.67	4	3	2	5
Virat Kohli	Noor Ahmad	5	47	66	140.43	13	8	1	9
Virat Kohli	Khaleel Ahmed	5	23	34	147.83	10	3	2	5
Virat Kohli	Matheesha Pathirana	2	9	14	155.56	3	1	1	2