The 8th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will witness an intense battle between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This high-stakes encounter will take place at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Both teams have already played one match each this season. CSK defeated Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets in their opening game, while RCB secured a dominant 7-wicket win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Now, as CSK and RCB face off at Chepauk, all eyes are on the pitch conditions and how it will impact the game.
Spin-Friendly Pitch at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
The pitch at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium is known for assisting spinners, making it challenging for batters to score freely. The uneven bounce on the surface further adds to the difficulty of batting, making the role of spinners even more crucial.
Given that this match will be played in the evening, the toss will be a key factor. The chasing team might get some advantage due to the dew factor, making run-chases slightly easier.
So far, 86 IPL matches have been played at this venue. The team batting first has won 49 times, while the chasing side has won 37 times. The average first-innings score at this ground ranges between 160-165 runs. If a team manages to score 170 or more, it becomes extremely tough for the chasing team to reach the target.
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Head-to-Head Record: CSK Dominates RCB
In the IPL history, CSK and RCB have faced each other 33 times. CSK has had the upper hand, winning 21 matches, while RCB has managed to win only 11 games.
When it comes to M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, RCB has had a terrible record. They last won against CSK at this venue back in 2008. Since then, they have played 8 matches at Chepauk against CSK and lost all of them.
With CSK’s dominance at their home ground and RCB’s struggle at this venue, it will be interesting to see if RCB can break their losing streak at Chepauk in IPL 2025 or if CSK continues their supremacy.
