Ahead of the much-anticipated clash between the Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad got himself some game time as he warmed up in the nets. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Gaikwad faced off against a net bowler and delivered a strong output, which could benefit the Chennai Super Kings against the Rajat Patidar-led side. The IPL’s Southern Derby will be interesting as the first of the two matches will take place today, and a sea of yellow is expected to take over.

As all eyes are on the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash, skippers will be under the watchful eyes of the fans. Skippers Rajat Patidar and Ruturaj Gaikwad have begun their IPL 2025 campaigns with a win, and both have been impressive so far. Star attractions like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni will also feature tonight, which adds to the anticipation as the fans will be eager to see both of them bat. Ahead of the play, the CSK skipper was seen showcasing his aggressive striking abilities with the bat.

In a video shared by the Chennai Super Kings on ‘X’ [Formerly Twitter], skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was seen smacking the ball right over the net bowler’s head and hitting it straight. Opener Rachin Ravindra, who was standing behind Gaikwad, couldn’t help but look on as the skipper trained up.

After securing a win at their opening matches, RCB and CSK have secured a spot in the top five of the IPL 2025 Points Table. Bengaluru has secured the number one spot due to their better net run rate, which stands at +2.137.

On the other hand, the Chennai Super Kings have secured the number four spot after their win against the Mumbai Indians. They have a net run rate of +0.493. Both teams have two points each, and today’s win would have a significant impact on the standings.

The Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash will begin today at 07:30 PM IST.