CSK vs RCB - (Source:@Johns/X.com)
On Friday, March 28, it is time for the high-octane clash as two heavyweights, Chennai Super Kings will lock horns against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chepauk Stadium for match 8 of IPL 2025. It is a crucial match as both teams are fresh off a win.
RCB registered an emphatic win over KKR in the opening match, while CSK stunned Mumbai Indians in their first match of the ongoing season. For the ongoing match, the Super Kings won the toss and opted to field first.
The two teams have key changes as Matheesha Pathirana returns, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns for RCB. Meanehile, their impact player options are interesting. This article will shed light on players who can be the potential impact players in the ongoing match.
CSK’s Impact Players Today
Chennai Super Kings: Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti
For CSK, they have received a massive boost as Matheesha Pathirana returns to the playing XI. However, when it comes to impact player, since CSK are fielding first, Shivam Dube is the most-certain choice to play in the second innings.
RCB’s Impact Players Today
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jacob Bethell, Manoj S Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam
For the Challengers, they are batting first and would bring in a bowler in the second innings. Since Chepauk offers assistance for the spinners, then Suyash Sharma is the most suitable option to feature in the second innings. They have also received a boost as Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns.
OneCricket’s Final Prediction
It is not a very difficult choice for both teams as for Chennai Super Kings, they have Shivam Dube, the most likely option, while for the RCB, Suyash Sharma is ahead of others in the pecking order.