CSK vs RCB Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 8

CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions for Match 8 [Source: iplt20.com]

The matches are coming thick and fast in IPL 2025. It is now time for one of the biggest rivalries of IPL to take the center stage in the 18th edition. In the eighth match of the tournament, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on the Royals Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India on 28th March at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the match, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

CSK vs RCB Toss Update

CSK Win the toss and they have opted to field first.

CSK Team Changes: Matheesha Pathirana comes back for Nathan Ellis.
RCB Team Changes: Bhuvenshwar Kumar comes in place of Rasikh Salam.

Hot Picks for CSK vs RCB Dream11 Team Today

Chennai Super Kings

Rachin Ravindra

• IPL 2025 Form: 65 Runs in 1 Match
• The young Kiwi all-rounder played a balanced knock in the first match. Rachin Ravindra has looked steady with the bat in the first game and could also contribute with the ball if necessary. He will be one of the hot picks for this game.

Ruturaj Gaikwad

• IPL 2025 Form: 53 Runs in 1 Match
• The CSK skipper looked in a great touch in the first match. Ruturaj Gaikwad looked like a different version of himself with the aggressive style of batting. Given the form that he is in, Gaikwad could be a very important choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
  

Noor Ahmad

• IPL 2025 Form: 4 Wickets in 1 Match
• The Afghan spinner weaved his magic in the first match of the tournament against the Mumbai Indians. Noor Ahmad has the form and rhythm with him to be one of the most effective picks in this match.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli

• IPL 2025 Form: 59 Runs in 1 Match
• The evergreen Virat Kohli has picked up form in the first match of the tournament. Given the class and consistency the Indian star represents, he is a must-pick for the match.

Phil Salt

• IPL 2025 Form: 56 Runs in 1 Match
• The ex-Knight looked in a fine touch in the first game. Phil Salt is carrying good momentum into this game and could be a crucial pick for the match.

Krunal Pandya

• IPL 2025 Form: 3 Wickets in 1 Match
• The Indian all-rounder could be a trump card for the RCB in this game. The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is expected to help the spinners and Krunal Pandya could bring about a difference in the middle overs. 

CSK vs RCB Match 8 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The skies are expected to be mainly clear during the game. As reported by AccuWeather, the highest temeperature during the match will be around 30°C and there is little to no chance of rain.

Pitch - The pitch will favour the spinners as we found out during the CSK vs MI match. The batters who can play spin well will be able to score here. Also, the best time to score on this wicket will be when the ball is new and is coming onto the bat.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai- Record Of Chasing Teams

The chasing team has emerged as the winners in the only game that has been played at this venue in IPL 2025. With chances of dew coming in, it is expected that the captain winning the toss will look to field first.

CSK vs RCB Match 8 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

CSK vs RCB Match 8 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025 Match 8 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rahul Tripathi, Rajat Patidar, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Suyash Sharma

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Virat Kohli

CSK vs RCB Match 8 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025 Match 8 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Deepak Hooda, Rajat Patidar, Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Suyash Sharma

Captain: Shivam Dube
Vice-captain: Noor Ahmad

CSK vs RCB Match 8 Expert Advice

The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium will be a balanced one. It will provide something for the spinners. But the batters who can bat steadily will be able to pick up runs. The best time for batting will be when the ball is new. So, pick up top order batters from the two teams and the impactful spinners to do well in the fantasy contests. 

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