CSK vs RCB My11Circle Team: The highly anticipated Southern Derby is set to take center stage in IPL 2025, as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) go head-to-head with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday, March 28. The two powerhouse franchises will clash at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in what promises to be a thrilling encounter with significant implications for the season.
After a confident start to their campaign with a victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, RCB will be eager to carry that momentum forward and secure another crucial win against their longtime rivals. Meanwhile, CSK, fresh off an impressive triumph against Mumbai Indians, will look to extend their dominance over Bengaluru, a team they have historically outperformed.

Over the years, CSK has had the upper hand in this rivalry. Out of 33 matches played between these two sides, CSK has claimed victory 22 times, while RCB has managed to win 11 encounters. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK’s dominance is even more evident, having won 6 of the 7 matches played against RCB at this venue.
CSK enters this match with confidence following their four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. Spinner Noor Ahmad played a vital role, delivering a stellar spell of 4-18, while skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the chase with a composed 53.
As things stand, the team is unlikely to make significant changes, with the playing XI expected to remain the same. CSK utilized Rahul Tripathi as an impact substitute in the previous match, and they could experiment with another option this time around. The only notable absentee remains Matheesha Pathirana, who is still recovering from an injury.
RCB delivered a dominant performance against KKR, securing an emphatic victory. As they gear up for their contest against CSK, the lineup is expected to remain unchanged. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt will continue to lead the batting charge at the top, while the rest of the batting order looks settled.
In the bowling department, RCB opted for two spinners—Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma—in the last match. They may consider bringing in Swapnil Singh, who could replace Rasikh Salam Dar for this encounter.
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 Bhandage
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt (RCB)
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK), Virat Kohli (RCB), Rajat Patidar (RCB)
All-Rounders: Rachin Ravindra (CSK), Krunal Pandya (RCB), Ravindra Jadeja (CSK), Shivam Dube (CSK)
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad (CSK), Suyash Sharma (RCB), Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
Captain: Rachin Ravindra Vice-Captain: Shivam Dube
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt (RCB)
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK), Virat Kohli (RCB), Rajat Patidar (RCB)
All-Rounders: Rachin Ravindra (CSK), Krunal Pandya (RCB), Liam Livingstone (RCB), Shivam Dube (CSK)
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad (CSK), Khaleel Ahmed (CSK), Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad Vice-Captain: Phil Salt