Match Details
- Fixture: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Date & Time: May 3, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Streaming: Star Sports & JioCinema
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Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch: Balanced surface at Chinnaswamy. Seamers dominate early, while spinners gain control in the middle overs. Average 1st innings score: 158
- Weather: High chance of rain (75%), overcast conditions might help swing bowlers
- Toss Impact: Teams chasing have won 53% of matches here – dew might play a factor. Get our Toss Prediction for today’s game.
Fantasy 11 Team Prediction (Dream11 Team)
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Grand League (High Risk – High Reward)
| Role | Player | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WK | Jitesh Sharma | RCB | Consistent, safe gloves, finishes well |
| WK | MS Dhoni | CSK | Risky pick but big impact in death overs |
| BAT (C) | Virat Kohli | RCB | 443 runs in 10 matches, solid anchor |
| BAT | Rajat Patidar | RCB | Skipper, pressure player, scored 51 vs CSK |
| BAT | Rachin Ravindra | CSK | Explosive top-order pick |
| ALL (VC) | Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | All-round threat, SR 190 in last match |
| ALL | Sam Curran | CSK | Reliable all-rounder, useful in powerplays |
| ALL | Krunal Pandya | RCB | Utility pick, 3 wickets in opener |
| BOWL | Josh Hazlewood | RCB | Death-over specialist, 18 wickets |
| BOWL | Yash Dayal | RCB | Effective with new ball, 2 wickets vs CSK |
| BOWL | Noor Ahmad | CSK | Spin threat, 4 wickets in opener |
Credits Left: 0.0
Team Composition: RCB – 6 | CSK – 5
Key Player Insights & Justifications for Dream11 Team
Top Picks (Safe Choices) for Todays Dream11 Team
- Virat Kohli (RCB – C): 443 runs, leader of the batting lineup. Anchors innings with consistency.
- Ravindra Jadeja (CSK – VC): All-rounder with game-changing potential. Spin threat and finishing firepower.
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Key death bowler, known for clever variations.
Differential Picks (Risky but High Potential)
- MS Dhoni (CSK): May bat lower but capable of scoring 20+ in 10 balls.
- Rachin Ravindra (CSK): 61 in last clash vs RCB – potential match-winner.
- Krunal Pandya (RCB): Can fetch fantasy points both ways, especially if rain shortens the match.
Venue Analysis: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Seamers average 25.8 per wicket
- Spinners maintain an economy of 8.6 RPO
- Moderate-scoring pitch, favoring mixed bowling attacks
- Toss winners may choose to bowl first due to dew factor
Tactical Tips for Fantasy Players (Dream11 Team)
- Stack RCB Top Order: Kohli, Patidar, and Phil Salt are in form and can maximize the powerplay.
- Watch Out for Jadeja: Key player in both innings – can give points through wickets, catches, and late hitting.
- Monitor Weather Updates: With 75% rain forecast, all-rounders become even more valuable.
- Differential Edge: Shivam Dube or Nathan Ellis can be sneaky impact players if you’re going for Grand Leagues.
Substitutes (Impact Players)
- RCB: Shivam Dube, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- CSK: Phil Salt, Nathan Ellis
Predicted Scores
Find more forecasts in our Latest Match Prediction section.
- RCB Bat First: 190–200
- CSK Bat First: 160–170 (unless Ravindra or Jadeja fire)
Conclusion
With RCB gunning for playoff qualification and CSK trying to end their campaign on a high, this clash promises intensity. Expect Kohli and Jadeja to headline fantasy points. Favor RCB batters and experienced CSK all-rounders for a balanced lineup. Weather might shake things up – stay tuned at toss!
✅ Captaincy Choices
- Safe: Virat Kohli
- Grand League: Ravindra Jadeja
