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One of the most anticipated clashes of IPL 2025 is Chennai Super Kings taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 8th match of this tournament. The MA Chidambaram Stadium will host this match on Friday at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

Both CSK and RCB will enter with a lot of confidence after winning their first games in this season. With high-profile names from both sides, the contest becomes more eye-catching whenever they meet. Therefore, we can expect a high-intensity thriller between these two vanguards on Friday. Before today’s game, let’s have a look at the CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head records.

Chennai Super Kings Preview:

The home team, Chennai Super Kings, have won their first match quite comfortably against their arch-rivals, Mumbai Indians, in the same venue. Noor Ahmed was the top performer of the game, scalping 4 wickets and restricting Mumbai Indians to 155 runs.

In reply, the skipper of the side, Ruturaj Gaikwad, provided a flying start, scoring 53 runs off 26 balls before returning to the dressing room. The New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra finished off with a six and remained unbeaten on 65 runs. With the home venue advantage, CSK will look to add two more points to its kitty.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on the other hand, are heading into this game after defeating the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the season opener of IPL 2025 on their own backyard. RCB bowlers restricted the home side to 174 as they were once looking to go past 200.

Chasing the target, and the English cricketer Phil Salt provided a great start to their innings. They put up a 95-run stand before Phil Salt walked back, scoring 56 runs for his team. With RCB skipper Rajat Patidar’s quick cameo, Virat Kohli took the game away from KKR as he remained unbeaten on 59 runs. 

CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Records:

Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have come up against each other on 34 occasions in the Indian Premier League. CSK often dominated the opposition, winning 22 games, with one ending in a draw. 

Matches Played 34
Chennai Super Kings Won 22
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won11
No Result 1

Highest Run-Scorers Among Active Players 

This is the list of the highest active run-getters from the matches played between these two teams

Player Name Runs Scored 
Virat Kohli 1067
MS Dhoni776
Ravindra Jadeja239

Highest Scores Among Active Players 

This is the list of the highest scores of active cricketers from the matches played between these two teams

Player Name Highest Score
Shivam Dube 95*
Virat Kohli 90*
MS Dhoni84*

Highest Wicket-takers Among Active Players 

This is the list of the highest active wicket-takers from the matches played between these two teams

Player Name Wickets 
Ravindra Jadeja 18
Ravichandran Ashwin 12

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