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- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL match predictions to be played in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 3
- RCB hit the most match sixes in 5 of their last 7 fixtures
- CSK conceded the most match sixes in 8 of their last 9 games
Are Chennai bracing for more hurt? (Getty Images)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to go solo top in the IPL 2025 standings when they host neighbours Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. This match will be #52 of the season and will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 3, from 7:30 pm IST onwards.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL
- Head to Head
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Form
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team News
- Chennai Super Kings Form
- Chennai Super Kings Team News
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Chennai are already eliminated, while Bengaluru are hovering around the top and nearly confirmed of their playoff spot. They would still want to stay near the top two positions. I am looking at Chennai’s dire record in sixes this season and backing RCB to hit the most maximums.
- Bengaluru hit the most sixes in the match in 5 of their last 7 fixtures.
- Chennai conceded the most sixes in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Chennai average a league-low 5.60 sixes per match this season.
- CSK concede 9.30 sixes per match, and only SRH have conceded more.
- RCB conceded 7.40 sixes per match, and only KKR have conceded fewer.
Head to Head
RCB and CSK have played each other 35 times, with the Bengaluru franchise winning only 12, while the Chennai side have 22 wins. One match ended without any result.
The sides met earlier in the season at the Chepauk Stadium when RCB broke their long-term jinx, defeating CSK by 50 runs. Rajat Patidar (51) held their innings together as RCB posted 196 for 7 batting first. Noor Ahmad (3 for 36) was Chennai’s best bowler. The chase was never on, and the Super Kings could only muster 146 for 8. Josh Hazlewood (3 for 21) was the star for RCB with the ball.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Form
After Mumbai’s win in the 50th match of the season, Bengaluru are second in the standings with 14 points (W7, L3) and are behind Mumbai only on net run rate.
With three teams below them separated by just two points, RCB aren’t yet confirmed of a top four finish. Form is on their side as Bengaluru won four of their last five matches, including three on the bounce.
Virat Kohli (443 runs, 6x50) has been a picture of concentration this season, while Hazlewood (18 wickets, ER 8.44) has been sensational with the ball.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team News
Phil Salt missed RCB’s last game and could be back in the XI for this match. Romario Shepherd may make way, while there could be temptation to check the likes of Swapnil Singh and Manoj Bhandage.
Chennai Super Kings Form
Chennai are bottom of the points tally with four points (W2, L8) and are already eliminated from the playoffs race. They can still play a crucial part by spoiling the chances of a few franchises.
The Super Kings were beaten by Punjab Kings by four wickets in their last game, a third defeat in a row. Their last win came away from home, but overall, Chennai have been the laggards in this edition.
Shivam Dube (248 runs, SR 132.62) being their best batter sums up their troubles, while Noor Ahmad (15) and Khaleel Ahmed (14) have given something to cheer for their bowling unit.
Chennai Super Kings Team News
With their season done, CSK may look to give a few players a chance to impress – Andre Siddharth, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Rachin Ravindra may get a chance.
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What time does Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL start?
This Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL match is being played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru starting at 7:30 p.m. IST on Saturday, May 3.
Verdict
Chennai’s struggles are evident, and it would be a surprise if they can halt Bengaluru’s winning run. I am putting my money on RCB winning the battle of big hits.
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