RCB vs CSK – Toss Update, Playing XI and Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

The IPL has turned into a cricketing juggernaut over the years, and few names have been more influential in that rise than MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. These two icons have been the heart and soul of their franchises — Dhoni with Chennai Super Kings, and Kohli with Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both have stayed loyal to a single team their entire IPL careers, a rare sight in today’s game, and it’s made every CSK vs RCB clash feel like something bigger than just a match. 

Tomorrow, we could be witnessing their last-ever showdown on an IPL field — or at least the last time this season. With that kind of emotional weight, it’s no wonder this fixture is expected to draw huge eyeballs once again. 

On paper though, the two teams are heading in completely opposite directions. RCB are flying. With 14 points in the bank, they’re almost locked in for the playoffs. A win at home in front of a roaring Chinnaswamy crowd will confirm their spot — and might even set them up for a top-two finish, giving them a crucial extra life in the postseason. 

CSK, meanwhile, are in damage control. It’s been a dismal campaign, with only two wins from ten games. Their playoff hopes were officially crushed after that loss to Punjab Kings at Chepauk — a match that also saw them set an unwanted record of five home defeats in a single season, a first in their IPL history. So, while RCB are chasing glory, CSK are playing for nothing but pride. But when Dhoni and Kohli are involved — one possibly bidding goodbye, the other rediscovering his best form — expect something memorable, regardless of what the standings say. 

RCB vs CSK Toss Update 

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and have chosen to bowl first.

RCB vs CSK Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for RCB and CSK: 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal  

Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brewis, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana  

Impact Subs: Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravi Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Shivam Dube

RCB vs CSK Match Prediction 

As both teams have solid squads, predicting a winner in today’s match is difficult, but here’s how it might unfold: 

Match Prediction: On paper, this one feels like a no-brainer. You've got RCB riding high near the top of the table, and CSK languishing at the very bottom. Everything points to a comfortable win for Bangalore. But the IPL rarely follows the script, does it? 

One thing that might give CSK a glimmer of hope is RCB’s patchy form at home. Despite their overall dominance, they've only managed to win once in four outings at the Chinnaswamy this season. That said, CSK’s current struggles don’t inspire much confidence either. 

So while the odds are definitely stacked in RCB’s favor, especially with a playoff spot up for grabs, they’ll know they can’t take anything for granted. Still, if they get the job done tomorrow, they’ll become the first team this season to officially punch their ticket to the playoffs.