The Southern Derby will be a fascinating event to witness given what transpired between these two sides over the previous season. Shane Watson, a former cricket player, discussed the strain RCB will face due to their team composition on JioHotstar. As was evident in the last game, Chepauk typically backs the spinners more. Therefore, RCB will need to alter their end.
Match No. 8 of the 2025 Indian Premier League will pit the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 28 at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. When CSK lost against RCB in their final game of the previous season, they were eliminated from the playoffs. After the game, when the RCB players were having a good time celebrating, the fans outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru started acting rudely towards the CSK supporters.
“CSK’s whole strategy is based on success in Chennai. Just take a look at Ashwin, Jadeja, and Noor Ahmad, the three spinners who bowled beautifully in their inaugural match against MI. “On that surface, they’re going to be a real handful,” Watson said.
“RCB’s trip to Chepauk will be extremely difficult, especially considering the calibre of bowlers CSK has available. In order to overcome CSK’s advantages, RCB will probably need to reorganise their team. “But don’t be misled,” he continued, “Chepauk is a stronghold.
Shane Watson gives Noor Ahmad a lot of praise.
Prior to the 2025 Indian Premier League, Noor Ahmad was a fantastic acquisition to the CSK team. On his team debut, the player took four wickets, and he has a great deal of potential to take more in the games that are coming up. CSK is ready for the home games with their spin attack. The Afghan spinner’s outstanding performance in the season’s opening match was commended by the former Australia all-rounder.
“Seeing Noor Ahmad make such an impact in his first game for CSK will only boost the team’s confidence, knowing they have another wicket-taking option,” the former CSK player stated.
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