CSK vs RCB PREDICTIONS, ODDS AND BETTING TIPS – IPL 2025 MATCH 8

CSK vs RCB is the match 8 of the IPL 2025, this will be the last match of the first week of IPL 2025 season. Anand Sharma so far has got 6/6 game results correct with this prediction, the 7th match is on-going and SRH is expected to win the clash as per prediction earlier. Coming to Match 8, find out the match preview, toss and playing XI details, also we have couple of betting sites odds as well mentioned in the space.

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CSK vs RCB Match Preview, Predictions, and Odds

• Head to Head stats: Out of 33 matches played between CSK and RCB, 21 matches were won by the hosts and RCB won 11 matches, where 1 match went off with No Result. Out of 8 matches at Chepauk stadium, CSK won 7 matches and RCB won 1 match.
• Weather and Pitch report: It is going to be a warm day in Chennai on the match day as per weather prediction. Pitch report shows a substantial Chennai pitch which aids the spinners. We hope a good scoring match as both sides have players who can take on spin bowlers.
• Toss Prediction: If you win the toss, suggest to bowl first, chasing in this ground is a bit easier compared to batting first. Chennai if wins the toss, would definitely go for bowling first.

Chennai Super Kings Playing XI

Openers:

• Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
• Rahul Tripathi

Middle Order:

• Rachin Ravindra (o) (All-rounder)
• Shivam Dube (All-rounder)

Finishers:

• MS Dhoni (Wk)
• Ravindra Jadeja (All-rounder)
• Sam Curran (o) (All-rounder)

Spinners:

• Ravichandran Ashwin
• Noor ahmed (o)

Fast Bowlers:

• Matheesha Pathirana (o)
• Khaleel Ahmed

Impact Players:
Vijay Shankar, K Nagarkoti, S Gopal, and V Bedi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI

Openers

• Virat Kohli
• Phil Salt (o)

Middle Order

• Rajat Patidar (c)
• Jitesh Sharma (wk)
• Krunal Pandya

Finishers

• Liam Livingstone (o) (All-rounder)
• Tim David (o)

 Spinners

• Suyash Sharma

Fast Bowlers

• Yash Dayal
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar
• Josh Hazelwood (o)

Impact Players: Rakish Salam Dar, Swapnil Singh and Devdutt Padikkal

CSKvsRCB prediction – who will win CSK vs RCB match ?

Chennai Super Kings are a dominant team in their home venue. They always make sure to prove a point on why they are on the best spin attacks, you might score against them in the power play but you can never outshine them from 7-20 overs, they are the best currently in this phase.

If there are a couple of teams who can control SRH, then CSK is the #1 in the list. Coming to RCB, they have the potential of what SRH is showing up currently. Having said that, CSK bowling strength has improved after the mega IPL auction this year. With Khaleel Ahmed and Sam Curran joining the squad, it will be very good sign for Pathirana to share the burden along with them, and the spin power Ashwin, Jadeja, and Noor, this trio is a great joy for the Chennai fans.

Watch out for a great bowling performance from Pathirana, and a batting display from the CSK openers and Rahul Tripathi.

What are the CSK vs RCB match odds?

• 1xbet odds: The 1xbet India is favouring the home team to cross the boundary, for CSK the bookie is offering 1.6 odds and for RCB the odds are at 1.9. If you want to try, click here
• Parimatch odds: Parimatch the IPL fan favourite bookmaker is supporting the yellow team with 1.6 odds and for visitors the odds are at 1.9. If you want to try parimatch, click here

Also did you check our new article on MS DHONI? check here: Will MS DHONI retire after IPL 2025?

CSK vs RCB Match FAQs

Where to watch CSK vs RCB match?

You can watch the CSKvsRCB, Match 8 live at Star sports network and on OTT you can watch on Jio Hotstar channel. Some of the top betting sites offer the chance to live streaming and live betting simultaneously.

Where to follow live score CSK vs RCB match?

You can watch the live score of the CSK vs RCB match on any cricket scoring portal on your mobile browser or on their dedicated app.

What is the CSK vs RCB match 8 venue?

The venue is the M.A. Chidambaram stadium often referred to as Chepauk Stadium. The irony for RCB is that, they haven’t won a game since 2008 at this venue against CSK.

Which team is predicted to win CSKvsRCB match?

The host Chennai Super Kings are predicted to win the Match 8 of IPL 2025 on this friday, as they have a solid spin unit with Ashwin joining his local ground and strengthening the middle overs.

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