RCB vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru both have always been one of the most followed and successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and now in RCB and CSK Squad 2025, there are some big names added ahead of IPL 2025. As we are moving toward the IPL season 18 day by day, RCB and CSK have built a super squad to compete with their opponents in the IPL. Let’s take a deep dive into their team composition, head-to-head, records, stats strengths, weaknesses, and potential game-changers.
RCB Team Preview
One of the original eight IPL teams created in 2008 was RCB. United Spirits owned some of the biggest names in cricket, including Chris Gayle, Anil Kumbal, AB de Villiers, and Virat Kohli, who plays for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). IPL should win the championship, making them one of the most emotional trophy-free teams in the history of the tournament.
RCB is one of the most enthusiastic, emotional, and most loyal tabs in the IPL story in the cricket team. “12-man Army” is known for his regular support during victory for a game or page. The Royal Challengers Bangalore players feel that one of the most scary environments for opponents is Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the batsmen completely turn into a ghost mode. In IPL, RCB vs CSK match fans entertain a lot.
CSK Team Preview
One of the original eight IPL teams formed in 2008 was CSK. Team is owned by India Cements and has some of the biggest names in cricket, including MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Dwayne Bravo, and Ravindra Jadeja, who plays an important role for the CSK team. CSK is one of the most successful teams in IPL history; it wins several championships and performs at the highest level.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has always been one of the most successful and favorite franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). As we are moving towards the IPL season 18, CSK continues to build on the legacy with their squad, with the aim to adding another IPL trophy in their bucket list. Let’s take a deep dive into the team’s creation, strengths, weaknesses, history, fanbase, previous performance, and possible game-cams.
RCB vs CSK Match |
CSK vs RCB Match: In IPL, the RCB vs CSK match has always been the greatest rivelry. Both team players look energetic and more aggressive in the live match of Royal Challengers vs Super Kings compared to other matches. Where CSK yellow army are keen to look MS Dhoni in yellow jersey every year and cheers and supports them, while other side RCB has the most loyal fanbase in the history of IPL and cricket too. RCB fanbase is the named “12th man Army.”In IPL 2025 match list, Super Kings vs Royal Challengers match schedule is on 22 March, Sunday.
Chennai Super Kings Squad 2025 and Probable XI |
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Batter
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Type | Base Price(cr) | Sold Price(cr) | |||
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Ravindra Jadeja(R)
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AR | – | 18.00 | |||
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Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) (R)
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BAT | – | 18.00 | |||
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MatheeshaPathirana(R)
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BOWL | – | 13.00 | |||
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Shivam Dube(R)
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AR | – | 12.00 | |||
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MS Dhoni (wk) (R)
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BAT | – | 10.00 | |||
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Ravichandran Ashwin
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AR | 2.00 | 9.75 | |||
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Devon Conway
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BAT | 2.00 | 6.25 | |||
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Khaleel Ahmed
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BOWL | 2.00 | 4.80 | |||
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Rachin Ravindra
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AR | 1.50 | 4.00 | |||
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Noor Ahmad
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BOWL | 2.00 | 4.00 | |||
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Rahul Tripathi
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BAT | 0.75 | 3.40 | |||
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Anshul Kamboj
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AR | 0.30 | 3.40 | |||
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Sam Curran
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AR | 2.00 | 2.40 | |||
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Gurjapneet Singh
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BOWL | 0.30 | 2.20 | |||
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Nathan Ellis
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BOWL | 1.25 | 2.00 | |||
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Deepak Hooda
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AR | 0.75 | 1.70 | |||
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Jamie Overton
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AR | 1.50 | 1.50 | |||
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Vijay Shankar
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AR | 0.30 | 1.20 | |||
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Vansh Bedi
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BAT | 0.30 | 0.55 | |||
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Shreyas Gopal
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BOWL | 0.30 | 0.30 | |||
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C Andre Siddarth
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BAT | 0.30 | 0.30 | |||
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Ramakrishna Ghosh
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AR | 0.30 | 0.30 | |||
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Shaik Rasheed
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BAT | 0.30 | 0.30 | |||
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Mukesh Choudhary
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BOWL | 0.30 | 0.30 | |||
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Kamlesh Nagarkoti
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AR | 0.30 | 0.30 | |||
Chennai Super Kings Retained Players 2025
CSK Retained Players 2025: Chennai Super Kings had retained only 3 players ahead of IPL 2025, in which the first retention of RCB was Virat Kohli, who had been retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a huge amount of 21 crore, and the second retention was Rajat Patidar with (14crore) including the 3rd retention of Yash Dyal (4 crore).
Probable Playing XI
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi/Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player: Khaleel Ahmed
RCB vs CSK Head to Head |
Here is the complete records of the CSK vs RCB head to head match.
| RCB | Stats | CSK |
| 33 | Matches Played | 33 |
| 11 | Won | 21 |
| 21 | Lost | 11 |
| 1 | No Result | 1 |
| 218 | High score | 226 |
| 70 | Low score | 82 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad 2025 and probable XI |
Squad: Virat Kohli (C), Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Retained Players 2025
RCB retained players 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru had retained only 3 players ahead of IPL 2025, in which the first retention of RCB was Virat Kohli, who had been retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a huge amount of 21 crore, and the second retention was Rajat Patidar with (14crore) including the 3rd retention of Yash Dyal (4 crore).
Probable Playing XI
Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood/Lungi Ngidi, and Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Swapnil Singh/Nuwan Thushara
Strengths of RCB in IPL 2025 |
- Strong Batting Core: With experienced players like Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, RCB’s top order is massively solid. Captain Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma adds power in the middle-order batting.
- All-rounder: RCB has build a decent All-rounder core for IPL 2025, with all-rounders like Liam Livingston, Jacob Bethell, and Krunal Pandya giving RCB flexibility in their playing XI.
- Pacers: In IPL season 18, Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hezlewood for the leaders of the pace attack, along with Yash Dayal and Rasikh Dar Salam.
- Spinners: Suyash Sharma and Swapnil Singh will play as the spinners for the Royal Challengers in IPL season 18.
Strengths of CSK in IPL 2025 |
- Strong Batting Core: With experienced players like MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), CSK’s top order is looking solid in IPL 2025. Rahul Tripathi and Shivam Dubey add power hitting in the middle-order batting.
- All-rounder: CSK has build an impressive All-rounder core for IPL 2025, with all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Shivam Dubey giving CSK flexibility in their playing XI.
- Pacers: In IPL season 18, Chennai Super Kings made his bowling core super with Khaleel Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, and Mukesh Chaudhary for the leaders of the pace attack, along with Sam Curran and Nathan Ellis.
- Spinners: In IPL 2025, CSK built one of the strongest spin departments like Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Noor Ahmad with Shreyas Gopal as the spinners for the Super Kings in IPL season 18.
FAQ :
Ques-1: When will the IPL 2025 start?
Ans-1 : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Sunday that The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will begin on March 23.
Ques-2: Which IPL team has the biggest fanbase?
There are 10 teams in the IPL, and all teams have so much fanbase according to their performance and trophy but Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the greatest fanbase ever in IPL history.
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