IPL 2025: 3 Players to watch out for in RCB vs CSK Match 52

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 52nd match of the IPL 2025 season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 3.

Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB has won seven games and suffered only three defeats so far. Their three losses came against the Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings. They currently hold the third rank in the standings with 14 points.

On the other hand, the MS Dhoni-led CSK is holding the wooden spoon with two wins and eight losses. Their two victories came against the Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. They are already eliminated from the campaign.

Speaking about the head-to-head record between these two sides, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played 34 games each. While RCB bagged only 12 wins, CSK secured 21 victories.

On that note, let’s take a look at the three players to watch out for in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings affair, Match 52.

3 Players to Watch Out for in RCB vs CSK, Match 52

1. Virat Kohli

Former RCB captain Virat Kohli is leading the run-scoring charts for the franchise this season. The opening batter has been playing an anchor and dashing roles in the ongoing season. He is one of the key players in the batting department for the franchise.

Moving into the details of his numbers, Kohli has smacked 443 runs from 10 innings at an average of 63.28 and a strike rate of 138.89. He has six fifty-plus scores, and he would be aiming to put up better scores in the forthcoming contests.

2. Sam Curran

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Sam Curran, who bats at No.3 in the powerplay overs, is our second player to watch out for in the game between RCB and CSK. Moreover, we can expect him to bowl a few quota of overs with the ball.

Speaking about his stats, Curran has accumulated 109 runs from four innings at an average of 27.25 and a strike rate of 137.97. He is coming into this encounter after scoring 88 runs against the Punjab Kings in Chennai.

3. Josh Hazlewood

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Josh Hazlewood is one of the key players for the franchise this season in the powerplay and death overs. The Aussie pacer has shunned the run-scoring rate and scalped timely wickets to put his team on top.

Talking about his numbers this season, Hazlewood has played all 10 games, pocketing 18 wickets at an average of 17.27 and an economy of 8.44. He has the best figures of 4/33 against the Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru.

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