Match 52 of IPL 2025 is set to be a high-stakes battle between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 3, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, are on a winning streak and currently sit at the top end of the table with a solid chance of securing a top-two finish. On the other hand, CSK, under MS Dhoni’s leadership, have already been knocked out of the playoff race and will look to play spoilsport.
One of the key players to watch out for in this clash is Rajat Patidar, who has shown consistency and intent in this IPL season and also has an interesting record against CSK.
Rajat Patidar vs CSK – Head-to-Head Record (2022–2025)
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 124 |
| Span | 2022-2025 |
| Matches (Mat) | 5 |
| Innings (Inns) | 5 |
| Not Outs (NO) | 0 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 51 |
| Batting Average (Ave) | 24.8 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 88 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 140.9 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 50s | 1 |
| Ducks (0s) | 1 |
| Fours (4s) | 8 |
| Sixes (6s) | 8 |
See Also:- IPL 2025 Points Table
Expert Analysis
Rajat Patidar enjoys playing against CSK. In just four innings, he has scored 124 runs with an impressive strike rate of 140.9. He has one half-century to his name and has consistently shown intent by hitting 8 sixes and 8 boundaries.
Though he’s been dismissed every time he has faced CSK (0 not outs in 4 innings), his fearless stroke play and ability to rotate strike make him a key middle-order threat. His highest score of 51 runs shows that he’s capable of anchoring the innings or accelerating when needed.
With Virat Kohli already in form and RCB’s batting unit clicking, Patidar’s role becomes even more crucial, especially in building partnerships and attacking spin in the middle overs.
What to Expect Today?
With the match taking place at the batting-friendly Chinnaswamy pitch, expect Rajat Patidar to go after the CSK bowling, especially if the platform is set by the top order. His ability to clear the ropes and play fearless cricket makes him one of the key players to watch tonight.
