CSK vs RCB Prediction: The IPL 2025 is set to witness a thrilling encounter as Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 8 of the season on Friday (March 28).
This match promises to be an exciting contest between two popular franchises. The Super Kings and the Challengers both started their season with victories and will be aiming to continue that as they lock horns against each other.

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.
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
Historically, this match has been dominated by two charismatic personalities who are probably the biggest in Indian cricket in the last decade or so. Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli have spearheaded CSK and RCB respectively, over the years, but this time the baton is in others' hands.
Dhoni and Kohli will still remain central characters, but won't be the designated captains for this monumental match. Bengaluru's elusive title quest continues, but early this season, the faithful would be bolstered if they get the victory at the Bay of Bengal coast.
CSK hold a psychological advantage, especially playing at their home ground. The spin-friendly conditions of the MA Chidambaram Stadium are likely to favor CSK's seasoned spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Noor Ahmad. RCB's batting lineup, spearheaded by Virat Kohli, will need to adapt swiftly to counter the spin threat.
CSK vs RCB Who will Win: Chennai Super Kings
Most Runs: Rajat Patidar
Most Wickets: Noor Ahmad
Most Sixes: Shivam Dube