The 52nd IPL 2025 match is going to be a nail-biting one as two of the IPL giants Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) takes on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Both teams will fight for their prestige as it will be a “Southern Derby”. Here is a detailed review of the weather conditions, pitch report, and the perfect strategy for the toss for this high-stakes match in Bengaluru.
The weather in Bengaluru today is expected to be sunny with a current temperature of 26°C. The afternoon will see temperatures rising, with a chance of rain increasing in the late afternoon and early evening. Humidity is at 65%, and wind speed is 9.7 km/h. The forecast for the next two days also indicates partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain or thundershowers.
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⚠️ Southern Derby: Round 2️⃣
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Pitch Report Of Chinnaswamy Stadium
The Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch generally favors batters, particularly due to its short boundaries. However, recent reports suggest that the pitch may be offering some assistance to bowlers, making run-scoring a tougher challenge than usual. The venue is known for its good playing conditions and facilities, enhancing the overall experience for players and fans during T20 matches.
Squads
Chennai Super Kings: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Lungi Ngidi, Philip Salt, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh
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