Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match number eight of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today, March 28. With both teams aiming for a crucial win, individual battles will play a significant role in shaping the outcome of this contest.
Here are three key matchups to watch:
Phil Salt vs Sam Curran
Phil Salt, who was in sublime touch in RCB’s first match against KKR, will aim to provide another explosive start. However, his record against Sam Curran, who will take the new ball, is not very encouraging. Salt has faced 73 balls from him in T20s, scoring 104 runs while being dismissed five times, at a strike rate of 142.5.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Josh Hazlewood
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad will have to tackle Josh Hazlewood, who brings extra bounce into play. Hazlewood bowled superbly in RCB’s opening encounter against KKR, conceding runs at an economy rate of 5.50 and taking two key wickets. While Ruturaj impressed with a fifty against Mumbai Indians in CSK’s first game, striking at 203.84, his record against Hazlewood in T20s isn’t promising. He has faced 14 balls, scoring just 9 runs at a strike rate of 64.3, and has been dismissed once. This battle could be crucial in CSK’s top-order stability.
Virat Kohli vs Ravindra Jadeja
Virat Kohli began his IPL 2025 campaign with a fluent half-century against KKR. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja maintained a tight line against MI in CSK’s first match. Kohli has faced 145 deliveries from Jadeja in T20s, scoring 157 runs at a strike rate of 108.3, while Jadeja has dismissed him three times. This match-up in the middle overs could dictate the game’s momentum.
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