RCB vs CSK – IPL 2025 52nd Match Results

updated：Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 2 runs.

What. A. Thriller. Royal Challengers Bengaluru snuck past Chennai Super Kings by just two runs in a game that had everything – fireworks, heartbreak, and a dose of Dhoni magic (almost). RCB set the stage with a blazing 213, thanks to a spicy top-order show from Bethell (55) and Kohli (62), followed by Romario Shepherd going absolutely bonkers at the end 53* off just 14 balls. The last two overs felt like watching a video game on cheat mode. Bethell looked like he’d been waiting all season for this shot, and Kohli? Just vintage stuff. Shepherd basically lit the final two overs on fire, turning what looked like a par total into a monster one.

Full Match Report：2025 RCB vs CSK Highlights：Heart-Stopper Game

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 3, 2025

But hold up! CSK weren’t going down easy. Ayush Mhatre, the 17-year-old phenom, played a dream knock of 94, while Jadeja reminded everyone he’s still got that clutch gear with a cool 77*. They nearly pulled off the heist, and when Dhoni walked out for the final over, it felt like déjà vu. But RCB’s Yash Dayal had ice in his veins. Even with dew and Dhoni breathing down his neck, he stuck to the plan and shut it down. CSK fell just short, and RCB now sit pretty at the top of the table. For Chennai, it’s another case of “so close, yet so far.”

Screamers? That’s DB flying high at the boundary! 💥 #RCBvCSK #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/fYioqGkHTt

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 4, 2025

RCB vs CSK – IPL 2025 52nd Match Pre-Match Chat:

The 52nd match of IPL 2025 will be played on May 3 at 7:30 PM IST at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This will be the second encounter of the season between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, the first match between these two teams will take place on March 28. As mentioned in the previous schedule preview, both teams are fairly evenly matched in terms of strength. The first encounter will be at CSK’s home ground, while this match will be at RCB’s home ground, Narendra Modi Stadium. Last year, CSK’s performance in the 68th match showed that if they won, they would have advanced to the semifinals, which proves that CSK had the potential to make it that far. In fact, their NRR was even higher than RR’s at +0.392, so we can certainly look forward to an exciting contest between these two teams.

You can also click here to view the full IPL schedules and here to view the last match result between RCB and CSK.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB’s) Key Players to Watch

• Virat Kohli: RCB’s batting anchor with 150+ SR this season. Strong record vs CSK (avg 48 in last 5 meetings).
• Josh Hazlewood: Powerplay specialist (7.1 econ). Will target CSK’s openers (Gaikwad/Conway) with his seam movement.
• Liam Livingstone: Spin destroyer (175+ SR vs spin). Key to counter CSK’s Jadeja/Ashwin in middle overs.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Yorkers specialist. Only RCB bowler with tools to contain Dhoni/Dube in final overs.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK’s) Key Players to Watch

• Ruturaj Gaikwad: CSK’s run-machine. Must set platform against RCB’s Hazlewood/Bhuvi.
• Ravindra Jadeja: Middle-over controller (6.5 econ) + finisher. Will target RCB’s right-handers (Kohli/Patidar).
• Matheesha Pathirana: Death-over specialist (8.3 econ). Key to contain Livingstone/David.
• Devon Conway: Technical anchor. Excellent player of pace, needed to counter RCB’s powerplay threat.

IPL 2025 52nd Match Possible Squad List

RCB vs CSK – IPL 2025 52nd Match Details:

Match Name: IPL 2025 52nd match

Match Date: 3rd May 2025

Match Time: 07:30 PM IST

Competing Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings (RCB vs CSK)

Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins

IPL 2025 52nd Match Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 40,000 spectators

Stadium Address: Mahatma Gandhi Rd, near Cubbon Road, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India

Stadium Features: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the most renowned international cricket stadiums in Bengaluru, India. The construction of the stadium took approximately five years, and in the same year it was completed and inaugurated, it hosted an international match between India and the West Indies. Initially, the stadium was named the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Stadium, but in 1980, it was renamed M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in honor of the former BCCI and KSCA president. Currently, it serves as the home ground for both the Indian national cricket team and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL. Additionally, it holds the distinction of being India’s first cricket stadium to be fully powered by solar energy.

IPL 2025 Next Match:

IPL 2025 53rd match KKR vs RR on May 04 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

More RCB-Related Matches：

• IPL 2025 59th match LSG vs RCB on May 09 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• IPL 2025 64th match RCB vs SRH on May 13 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• IPL 2025 68th match RCB vs KKR on May 17 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

More CSK-Related Matches：

• IPL 2025 57th match KKR vs CSK on May 07 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• IPL 2025 63rd match CSK vs RR on May 12 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• IPL 2025 69th match GT vs CSK on May 18 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad