CHE vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today Match - Get 8th T20 Best Dream11 Team, Hot Picks, Playing XI & Pitch Report for IPL

Match Preview: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is set to host a blockbuster clash as the Chennai Super Kings take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 8 of the IPL 2025. With both teams eager to climb the points table, this encounter promises high-voltage action.

CHE, led by the astute Ruturaj Gaikwad, have been solid at home, leveraging their spin-heavy attack on the Chepauk pitch. Players like Ravindra Jadeja and Maheesh Theekshana will look to exploit the slow conditions, while Shivam Dube and Rachin Ravindra aim to provide firepower with the bat.

On the other hand, RCB, captained by Faf du Plessis, will rely on their explosive batting lineup featuring Virat Kohli, and R Patidar. However, their bowling, especially spinners like J Hazlewood, must step up to counter CHE's dominance at home.

Historically, CHE has had the upper hand at Chepauk, but RCB will be desperate to break the jinx. Will Jadeja's late fireworks or Kohli's masterclass steal the show? Don't miss this thrilling Southern Derby under the Chennai lights!

CHE vs RCB Match Information

Match info

M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India
Series	Indian Premier League
Toss	Chennai Super Kings, elected to bowl
Weather	33.1°C|Mist
Season	2025
Match days	28 Mar, 2025
Umpire	Nitin Menon Saiyed Khalid Nitin Menon
Tv Umpire	KN Ananthapadmanabhan

CHE vs RCB Weather & Pitch Report

M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Mist 33.1°C

Pitch Report: Chepauk favors spinners; slow bounce. Batting first recommended (avg. 1st innings score: 165).

CHE vs RCB Head-to-Head

CHE vs RCB Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Chennai Super Kings

W L W L W

• 23.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Chennai Super Kings

  Mumbai Indians

  (19.1) 158/6

  (20.0) 155/9

  W
  Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets
• 18.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Chennai Super Kings

  (20.0) 218/5

  (20.0) 191/7

  L
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 27 runs
• 12.05.24 15:30 PM

  IPL
  Chennai Super Kings

  Rajasthan Royals

  (18.2) 145/5

  (20.0) 141/5

  W
  Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets
• 10.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Gujarat Titans

  Chennai Super Kings

  (20.0) 231/3

  (20.0) 196/8

  L
  Gujarat Titans won by 35 runs
• 05.05.24 15:30 PM

  IPL
  Punjab Kings

  Chennai Super Kings

  (20.0) 139/9

  (20.0) 167/9

  W
  Chennai Super Kings won by 28 runs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

W L W W W

• 22.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Kolkata Knight Riders

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (20.0) 174/8

  (16.2) 177/3

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets
• 22.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Rajasthan Royals

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (19.0) 174/6

  (20.0) 172/8

  L
  Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 4 wickets
• 18.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Chennai Super Kings

  (20.0) 218/5

  (20.0) 191/7

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 27 runs
• 12.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Delhi Capitals

  (20.0) 187/9

  (19.1) 140/10

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs
• 09.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Punjab Kings

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (17.0) 181/10

  (20.0) 241/7

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 60 runs

Best and Hot Key Picks for CHE vs RCB Dream11 Prediction

Batters (Top Picks)

1.Ruturaj Gaikwad (CHE) – 121 pts, 9.0cr, selected by 92.88% .

(Consistent, anchor role)

2.Virat Kohli (RCB) – 109 pts, 9.0cr, selected by 93.92%

(Form + high ownership)

3.Rachin Ravindra (CHE) –111pts,8.0cr, selected by 93.59%

(Aggressive opener, spin-friendly pitch)

Wicketkeepers

Phil Salt (RCB) – 122 pts, 8.5cr,selected by 93.5% .

(Must-have, explosive opener)

All-Rounders

1.Ravindra Jadeja (CHE) – 43 pts, 8.5cr, selected by73.49%

(Spin + batting depth)

2.Liam Livingstone (RCB) – 37 pts, 8.0cr.

(Power-hitter, part-time spin)

Bowlers

1.Josh Hazlewood (RCB) – 74 pts, 8.5cr, selected by 83.02%

(Pace + death overs)

2.Karn Ahmad (RCB) – 106pts,7.5cr,selected by 64.97%

(Chepauk assists spin)

CHE vs RCB Today Dream11 Team Fantasy Tips

Captain/Vice-Captain

Safe: Virat Kohli (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC)

Differential: Rachin Ravindra (C), Phil Salt (VC)

CHE vs RCB Dream11 Team Option 1: Mega Contest Picks

WICKET KEEPER: Phil Salt (RCB)

BATTERS: V Kohli, R Tripathi, R Patidar, S Dube,R ravindra, R Gaikwad

ALL ROUNDERS: R Jadeja, K Pandya

BOWLERS: J Hazlewood, K Ahmad

CHE vs RCB Dream11 Team Option 2: Guru Team Picks

Wicket KEEPER: Phil Salt (RCB)

BATTERS: V Kohli, R Patidar, R Gaikwad, R Ravindra

ALL ROUNDERS R Jadeja, K Pandya

BOWLERS J Hazlewood, K Ahmad, N Ellis, N Ahmad

Players to Avoid

1.Devon Conway (CHE) – 0 pts, low form.

2.Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB) – 0 pts, risky on slow pitch.

3.Matheesha Pathirana (CHE) – 0 pts, injury concerns.

CHE vs RCB Match Prediction

RCB slight favorites (WLWWW form), but CHE strong at home. Expect a close game.

Who win today match T20? RCB by 10-20 runs or last-over thriller.

CHE vs RCB Playing XI Prediction

CHE: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande.

RCB: Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Phil Salt (WK), Karn Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Ahmad.