CSK vs RCB Toss Update, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11, Captain's Quotes, Pitch Report

CSK vs RCB Toss, Playing 11 Update for IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Hyderabad on March 28, 2025 (Friday).

After winning the toss, Ruturaj Gaikwad said: ''We are going to bowl first. I think it will play slightly better than the last game. So far there hasn't been any dew, we don't know when the dew will arrive and it is not in our control. There are areas; we were sitting behind in the field and would like to be more aggressive, batting wise we can be more clinical. We have just got one change - Pathirana comes back for Ellis''.

Meanwhile RCB captain Rajat Patidar said: ''We had decided to bowl first. It will not make much difference, the surface looks hard, we will try to put up a total and keep them under pressure. The boys did well in the last game. We have to be at our best in every game and we will try to do that today also. The bowling unit after 13 overs.. the way they came back was amazing to see, the intent shown by the batting side was good to see. It is one of the biggest games in the league because of the fans it makes it fun and exciting. One change - Bhuvi comes in for Rasikh''.

CSK vs RCB Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.

CSK vs RCB Pitch Report

The pitch at Chepauk has shifted slightly from the previous game, with boundaries measuring 70m and 63m square, and 74m straight. The surface has patches on a good length that lack grass, offering assistance to spinners and making off-pace deliveries effective for pacers.

Dew could play a major role later in the game, adding a challenge for bowlers. A score of 160-170 would be competitive, while anything around 185 would be a strong total. Expect a battle of attrition rather than a high-scoring affair.