Toss Result
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai239.
Playing XI Changes
- CSK: Matheesha Pathirana returned to the team, replacing Nathan Ellis29.
- RCB: Bhuvneshwar Kumar made his season debut, replacing Rasikh Dar Salam39.
Captains’ Comments
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK):
- “We are going to bowl first. The pitch looks slightly better than the last game. Dew is unpredictable, so we want to restrict RCB early.”29.
- Rajat Patidar (RCB):
- “We also wanted to bowl first. The surface is hard, and we’ll aim to set a competitive total.”37.
Pitch Report
- The Chepauk pitch is expected to assist spinners, with grip and slower balls likely to play a key role. A total of 160-170 is considered competitive39.
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(Last updated: March 28, 2025, 7:40 PM IST)
