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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 52nd match of IPL 2025 in Bengaluru on May 2.
Here are the top 3 battles to watch out for:
1. Virat Kohli vs Noor Ahmad
Kohli is in great form this IPL, having already scored 443 runs in 10 matches at an average of 63.29 and a strike rate of 138.87, including six half-centuries. On the other hand, Noor is also having a good season with 15 wickets from 10 matches at an economy rate of 8.23. In past IPL encounters, Kohli has faced 44 balls from Noor, scoring 63 runs while getting dismissed only twice, at a strike rate of 143.2. This battle could be crucial in determining the course of the match.
2. Devdutt Padikkal vs Khaleel Ahmed
Padikkal played a great knock against Rajasthan Royals (RR) and built a solid partnership with Kohli that helped RCB secure a win. So far, he has scored 230 runs in nine matches, including two fifties. Khaleel Ahmed, in fine rhythm, has picked up 14 wickets from 10 matches. Interestingly, he has a dominant record against Padikkal, having bowled just four balls to him and dismissed him twice without conceding a single run.
3. MS Dhoni vs Josh Hazlewood
Dhoni hasn’t had a great IPL season, while Hazlewood is perhaps enjoying the best form of his career, with 18 wickets from 10 matches. In IPL history, Dhoni has faced six balls from Hazlewood, scoring 11 runs at a strike rate of 183.3 and getting out once. This matchup could prove decisive, especially in the death overs.
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