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CSK vs RCB Match 8 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And History Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

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CSK vs RCB Preview [Source: @iplt20.com]CSK vs RCB Preview [Source: @iplt20.com]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 8 of IPL 2025 at the iconic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, March 28. With both teams entering the contest on the back of dominant wins, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Under new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK began their campaign in style by defeating Mumbai Indians in a high-pressure encounter. With spin masterclass from Noor Ahmad and classy fifties by Ruturaj and Rachin Ravindra, the five-time champions proved that their fortress at Chepauk is still as intimidating as ever.

On the other hand, RCB came out all guns blazing in their opening match, bulldozing past Kolkata Knight Riders. A disciplined spell from Krunal Pandya, along with fluent fifties from Phil Salt and Virat Kohli, saw them chase down 175 in just 16.2 overs as they sent a strong message to the rest of the league.

CSK vs RCB Historical Overview in IPL

When CSK and RCB meet, sparks always fly. In 33 previous IPL encounters, CSK has held the upper hand with 21 wins while RCB has managed just 11 victories. One match ended with no result. As per the CSK vs RCB head to head in Chepauk stadium, CSK has dominated RCB, winning 8 out of 9 clashes.

CSK and RCB Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings

Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma

Top Run-Scorers In CSK vs RCB

We have considered top run-getters from current squads for this CSK vs RCB head-to-head rivalry.

Virat Kohli: 1053 Runs

King Kohli sits at the top of the run charts in CSK vs RCB matchups. With 1053 runs in 33 matches at an average of 37.60 and strike rate of 126.25, he has been the thorn in CSK’s side time and again.

MS Dhoni: 765 Runs

Thala Dhoni has always brought his A-game against RCB. In 32 matches, he has scored 765 runs at an average of 40.26 and an explosive strike rate of 146.83.

Ravindra Jadeja: 239 Runs

A man of many hats, Jadeja has chipped in with the bat too as he has scored 239 runs in 22 matches with a strike rate of 144.84.

Top Wicket-Takers In CSK vs RCB

We have considered top wicket-takers from current squads for this CSK vs RCB head-to-head rivalry.

Ravindra Jadeja: 18 Wickets

Jadeja has been a thorn in RCB’s flesh as he has snagged 18 wickets in 22 matches at an average of 25.33 and economy of 7.23. He’s often spun a web around RCB batters.

Ravichandran Ashwin: 11 Wickets

Ashwin’s subtle variations have earned him 11 wickets in 13 matches against RCB. With an economy of 7.06, he’s been miserly and effective.

Sam Curran: 5 Wickets

Despite limited games, Curran has made an impact with 5 wickets in just 3 matches at an average of 20.40.

CSK vs RCB Key Stats

CSK’s Key Records

  • CSK has won 6 of the last 10 matches vs RCB
  • CSK has dominated at Chepauk with 8 wins from 9 against RCB
  • CSK has a formidable record at home with 48 wins in 68 games and win percentage of over 70%.

RCB’s Key Records

  • RCB has only won one game at Chepauk against CSK from 9 matches.
  • Virat Kohli is the highest run scorer in CSK vs RCB rivalry
  • The Men in Yellow have had RCB’s number more often than not as their win percentage vs CSK is just 34.38%.

Records Which Could Be Broken In CSK vs RCB Match 8 Of IPL 2025

  • Virat Kohli needs 57 runs to become the first player to score 1100 runs vs CSK
  • MS Dhoni is just 35 runs away from completing 800 runs vs RCB
  • Kohli (1053) needs just 5 runs to overtake Shikhar Dhawan (1057) for most runs against CSK in IPL history
  • With 42 sixes, Kohli needs 3 more to go past MS Dhoni’s 44 sixes and become the batter with the most sixes in CSK vs RCB games.
  • Kohli (14 catches) needs 2 more to surpass Suresh Raina (15) and become second only to Dhoni for most catches in this rivalry
  • Dhoni and Jadeja need a 121-run partnership to surpass Kohli-AB de Villiers’ record (370) for the most partnership runs in CSK vs RCB clashes.