The eighth match of the Indian Premier League 2025 is happening between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Toss and Decision
RCB captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and decided to bowl first. This means Chennai Super Kings will bat first and set a target for RCB.
Matheesha Pathirana Returns
CSK received a big boost as their fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is fit again. He missed the first match of the tournament due to injury. Now that he is back, CSK has included him in their playing XI against RCB.
Why Is Nathan Ellis Not Playing?
Since Matheesha Pathirana returned to the team, CSK had to make a change in their squad. As a result, Nathan Ellis, who played in CSK’s first match, is not in the playing XI for this game. CSK had to make this decision because they can include only a limited number of overseas players in the team.
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Title; Why Nathan Ellis Is Not Playing Today? The eighth match of the Indian Premier League 2025 is being played between the Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. rcb captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to bowl first. They have a huge boost as Matheesha Pathirana is fit and is playing in the playing 11 against RCB after missing the opening match and that means Nathan Ellis, who played the opening match for CSK had to miss out from the playing 11. Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI : Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar Chennai Super Kings Playing XI : Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
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The eighth match of the Indian Premier League 2025 is happening between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Toss and Decision
RCB captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and decided to bowl first. This means Chennai Super Kings will bat first and set a target for RCB.
Matheesha Pathirana Returns
CSK received a big boost as their fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is fit again. He missed the first match of the tournament due to injury. Now that he is back, CSK has included him in their playing XI against RCB.
Why Is Nathan Ellis Not Playing?
Since Matheesha Pathirana returned to the team, CSK had to make a change in their squad. As a result, Nathan Ellis, who played in CSK’s first match, is not in the playing XI for this game. CSK had to make this decision because they can include only a limited number of overseas players in the team.
Playing XIs for Both Teams
Chennai Super Kings Playing XI
- Rachin Ravindra
- Rahul Tripathi
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Shivam Dube
- Deepak Hooda
- Sam Curran
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Virat Kohli
- Philip Salt
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Liam Livingstone
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Josh Hazlewood
- Rasikh Salam
- Suyash Sharma
- Yash Dayal
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
