This week, TATA IPL 2025 is bringing high-voltage clashes as top teams will fight for the top spot on the list. DC vs LSG, GT vs PBKS, RR vs KKR, and many more. But the real showstopper is going to be RCB vs CSK. With unfinished business from last season, Chennai Super Kings lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore on 28th March at Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk.
Both RCB and CSK secured comfortable wins against Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, respectively. But Chennai fans haven’t forgotten last year’s defeat to RCB. This time, they’ll be eager for a revenge. So, who do you think will have the last laugh?
Both RCB and CSK have always boasted some of the most explosive batting lineups in IPL history, and this 2025 TATA IPL is no different. Chennai’s firepower starts with Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top. while Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni bring muscle power and experience to the middle order.
On the other hand, RCB’s attack looks lethal with Phil Salt and Virat Kohli’s power-hitting, while new captain Rajat Patidar and Liam Livingstone can wreak havoc in the middle overs. But when these two batting giants will collide, the real deciding factor will be their bowling attack. So who’s got the edge?
RCB’s last game against Kolkata showed that their long-standing death-over woes might finally be over this season. KKR blazed to 107/2 in the first 10 overs, but RCB fought back, conceding just 67 runs and grabbing six wickets in the last 10. Meanwhile, Chennai’s fast bowling attack didn’t look entirely in rhythm against Mumbai, but their spinners were a serious threat. With world-class spinners like Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja, CSK will aim to dismantle RCB’s explosive opening pair early on.
Virat Kohli’s RCB or Ms Dnoni’s CSK, Who Has The Upper Hand in IPL 2025?
Last year, in TATA IPL 2024, Kohli and Dhoni clashed twice. And both of them were high-stakes matches. Chennai cruised past RCB in the season opener, barely breaking a sweat. But when they met again, both were fighting for a playoff spot. RCB struck back with a ruthless 218-run total, dismantling CSK’s bowling attack. Chennai fell short by 28 runs, leaving unfinished business for this TATA IPL season.
However, History favors CSK when it comes to their rivalry with RCB. Over the last 17 seasons, these two teams have locked horns 33 times. And Chennai emerged victorious in 21 encounters while Bangalore has managed only 11 wins. One match, back in 2012 never saw the light of day, washed out by rain at CSK’s home ground.
If this rivalry were a Bollywood script, CSK would be the hero, while RCB would be the underdog still chasing its redemption arc. But in cricket, past records mean nothing once the first ball of the game is bowled. With Bangalore’s revamped squad and newfound momentum, they are looking quite strong this season. So can Chennai halt their charge, or will Bangalore dominate once again? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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