Sat May 03 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Rain Threatens RCB-CSK IPL 2025 Clash
**Bengaluru, May 3, 2025** – The 52nd match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is under threat from inclement weather. While the toss took place as scheduled, the match faces potential disruption due to predicted thunderstorms and showers.
CSK, captained by MS Dhoni, won the toss and elected to bowl first. There were no changes to the CSK playing XI, while RCB made one change, replacing Josh Hazelwood with Lungisani Ngidi.
RCB, currently third in the standings with 14 points, are aiming for a crucial win, unlike CSK who are already eliminated from playoff contention with only 4 points. Any rain-affected curtailment of the match would likely disadvantage RCB.
The RCB innings showed a strong start, with Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell putting on a quick partnership. Kohli exhibited explosive batting, smashing two sixes off Khalil Ahmed in a single over. However, the innings was eventually disrupted by the dismissals of several key players. At the time of writing, RCB were 154/4 in 16.5 overs.
The match is being closely watched given the contrasting fortunes of the two teams and the looming threat of weather interference. Updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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