Sat May 03 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB Makes Bold Change for Crucial IPL 2025 Match Against CSK
**Bengaluru, India** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a surprising last-minute change to their playing XI for their crucial IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), opting to leave out star bowler Josh Hazlewood. The omission raised eyebrows, given RCB’s playoff hopes are on the line. The team instead fielded Lungi Ngidi, who made his IPL debut in the match.
CSK won the toss and elected to field first. The match marks a significant contest in the race for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the battle for the Orange and Purple caps continues to heat up, with Noor and Harshal making a return to contention for the Purple Cap, and Surya Kumar Yadav making a strong entry into the Orange Cap leaderboard. The news comes after Hazlewood’s impressive performance in RCB’s previous match against Rajasthan Royals.
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