CSK vs RCB Playing 11: A Southern Derby is on the horizon of IPL 2025 as Chennai Super Kings are up against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday (March 28).

The two familiar foes grace the MA Chidambaram Stadium for the crucial encounter which shall play a big part in shaping up the season. After winning the first match against KKR, Bengaluru would be desperate to find a W over Chennai as well. On the other hand, the Super Kings defeated arch-rivals Mumbai Indians with ease and now face an RCB side against whom they have a historical advantage.

CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 Schedule

Date: Friday, March 28

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Captains: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK), Rajat Patidar (RCB)

CSK vs RCB H2H Record

Historically, CSK has dominated this rivalry. Out of 33 encounters, CSK has emerged victorious 22 times, while RCB has won 11 matches. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK has an even stronger record, winning 6 out of 7 matches against RCB.

CSK and RCB IPL 2025 Squads

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Vansh Bedi (wk), C Andre Siddharth, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana.

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

CSK vs RCB Team News, Injury Update

Chennai Super Kings

CSK enters this match with momentum, having secured a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in their previous outing. Spinner Noor Ahmad was instrumental, delivering impressive figures of 4-18, while captain Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the chase with a composed 53 runs.

They are likely to keep the same team ahead of the RCB clash as well. The five-time IPL champions brought on Rahul Tripathi as an impact substitute and may try out someone else in the upcoming match. Matheesha Pathirana is the only player who remains sidelined for the upcoming match as the Sri Lankan is still nursing his injury.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

A scintillating performance against KKR saw the Bengaluru side register a huge victory for themselves. As they lock horns against CSK, the team is likely to remain the same. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are set to remain at the top and the batting unit may remain the same. In terms of bowling options, RCB played two spinners in Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma in Kolkata, they may add Swapnil Singh in the mix, who can replace Rasikh Salam Dar.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar didn't play the last match and the Indian veteran is likely to remain sidelined for this clash as well. Although his injury is deemed to be a minor one, the CSK match may be too early for him.

CSK vs RCB Playing 11: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Lineups

Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

CSK Impact Players: Vijay Shankar/ C Andre Siddharth/ Rahul Tripathi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

RCB Impact Players: Swastik Chikara/ Devdutt Padikkal/ Manoj BhandageMykhel Staff Mykhel