India will play their second straight World Test Championship Final starting from 7th June. The Men in Blues will face the mighty Aussies in the Final and there is not a single doubt about Australia's success in the ICC Finals. Less than three months after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India and Australia are face to face once again. Australia have dominated the format over the past 18 months. They are unbeaten at home across ten matches and have secured a historic series win in Pakistan. New Zealand were victorious last time in the WTC Final against India by a comfortable 8 wickets margin. This is the best chance for team India to clinch an ICC title after waiting for a decade.

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After India's recent Border-Gavaskar trophy victory over Australia on home soil, the WTC Final looks like a fresh challenge for both sides. The Oval will host the final clash of the competition. It is the first time in the history of Test Cricket that Australia and India will have a face-off at a neutral venue.

Injury Crisis:

India has been struggling with some injury blows ahead of the WTC Final. KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer are all unavailable for selection.

On the other side, Australian selectors are considering Hazlewood to be rested for now till the Ashes. He is still not fit to appear in the World Test Championship Final. It opened the door for Scott Boland to feature in the match against India.

World Test Championship Final

Date & venue:

• 7th June, Wednesday – 11th June, Sunday
• The Oval, London

Session Times (IST):

• Morning session: 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• Lunch: 5:00 P.M. - 5:40 P.M.
• Afternoon session: 5:40 P.M. - 7: 40 P.M.
• Tea: 7: 40 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
• Evening session: 8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

World Test Championship Final: Reserve Day

The WTC Final will have a reserve day on Monday, June 12 if required, but only if lost playing time from the scheduled five days could not be made up. The reserve day was needed for the last time in the 2021 final between New Zealand and India after the first and fourth days ended as a washout.

What will happen If the match ended in a Draw?

Australia and India will be crowned joint winners of the World Test Championship if final ends in a draw or a tie.

What ball will be used in the World Test Championship 2021-23 Final:

The ICC has confirmed, Australia and India will use a Dukes ball for the World Test Championship Final.

Squads:

Australian squad:

Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (VC), Mitchell Starc, David Warner

• Australia will name a condensed 15-player squad later this week

Indian squad:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat (wk), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Ishan Kishan (wk)

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Match 8 tonight at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

This is Koushik Biswas, with all the LIVE Updates for you from the web desk.

Five-time champions CSK commenced their IPL 2025 campaign with a dominating 4-wicket victory over arch-rivals Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, RCB salvaged a famous 7-wicket win against defending IPL champions KKR in the opening game of the season.

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As two of the most iconic franchises are about to take on each other tonight at Chepauk, sit back and relax as we start the live coverage of the CSK vs RCB match for you. Keep refreshing the page for all the latest updates.

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Statistics show that Virat Kohli's record against Chennai Super Kings has been excellent. Kohli's bat has been very effective against this team. The two teams are set to face off on Friday, March 28, in the IPL 2025 season.

Also Read: Every Result of CSK vs RCB Match in IPL

So before start of the match, let's take a look at Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK.

Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK

In 33 innings of 34 matches against Chennai Super Kings, Virat Kohli has scored over 1053 runs at a strike rate of 126.12 and an average of 36.79.

Also, Kohli has crossed the fifty-run mark 9 times against Chennai Super Kings with a highest score of an unbeaten 90 in the 2020 season.

Apart from this, he has returned not out 4 times. Therefore, it is clear from these figures that the bowlers of Chennai Super Kings will have to be cautious of Virat Kohli.

CSK are among the teams against whom Kohli has scored over 1000 runs in the IPL.

The last time RCB and CSK met in the IPL during the final group stage match of the 2024 edition in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli played a quickfire knock, scoring 47 runs off just 29 balls, including three fours and four sixes at a strike-rate of 162.06.

Also Read: 9 Facts from CSK vs RCB Clash That Might Surprise You

Virat Kohli's Stats vs CSK: At Chepauk

The two teams have faced off nine times in Chennai. At Chepauk, Kohli owns a total of 383 IPL runs at 29.46 (SR: 111.01). Notably, 304 of these runs have come against CSK at 33.77 from nine matches (SR: 113.01). Both of his fifties at Chepauk have come against CSK.

Virat Kohli's Stats in IPL

Kohli is the top scorer in IPL history with a total of 8,063 runs from 253 matches (245 innings). He averages 38.95 with his strike rate reading 132.15.

Kohli owns 8 tons and 56 fifties. He has smashed 709 fours and 275 maximums.

In T20s, Kohli has amassed 12,945 runs at 41.62. He played his 400th T20 match versus KKR (50s: 98, 100s: 9).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed numerous thrilling moments, and the rivalry between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stands out as one of the most intense in the tournament's history.

CSK vs RCB matches have always been highly anticipated, with both franchises boasting passionate fanbases.

Both teams have been participating in the IPL since 2008, but in between Chennai Super Kings had to face a ban for two years. 

Also Read: 9 Facts from CSK vs RCB Clash That Might Surprise You

While CSK has won the IPL title 5 times so far, RCB has not been able to reach the finals even 5 times. However, both the teams have always been adorned with star players and this time too both sides are full of stars.

So before the start of the match let's take a look at the statistics of every result of CSK vs RCB match in IPL.

CSK vs RCB: Head-to-Head Stats

Although the rivalry between the two teams is at its peak, in terms of statistics, the Royal Challengers Bangalore seems to be far behind. So far 33 matches have been played between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore and RCB has won only 11 matches.

Chennai Super Kings have won 21 matches. Last year, both the teams faced each other twice and both won one match each. However, an important match was played between the two teams, where Bangalore defeated Chennai and made it to the playoffs.

In 2018 and 2021, Chennai defeated Bangalore in both the matches, while in 2015, both the teams faced each other thrice and Chennai whitewashed Bangalore all three times. In 2011, these two teams faced each other 4 times and Chennai won thrice, while Super Kings had to face defeat in one match.

CSK vs RCB: Last 5 Match Results

Also Read: RCB’s performance in every IPL season

Every Result of CSK vs RCB Match in IPL

Proper fitness and training are a must for every sportsperson today. No matter which field of sports you are associated with, a nutrition-rich diet, exercising, and taking extreme care of physical health are an absolute mandate.

World-renowned athletes also inspire the younger generation to emphasize their physical health and lead a disciplined life. On this note, let's take a look at the top 6 male fittest players in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time and a huge inspiration to billions. Apart from his football skills, the entire world knows Ronaldo for his chisled and well-featured physique.

The Portuguese captain had the physical capabilities of a 20-year-old when he joined Juventus in 2018. 

He had 7% body fat and a muscle mass of 50%. He weighs around 79 kg. The pivotal reason behind these extreme physical abilities is his dedication to fitness and his physical health.

No wonder his performances advanced at this level throughout the past years. 

Ronaldo focuses on his sleep and nutrition as he eats five times a day and sleeps 8 hours as well. The 39-year-old has an extreme fitness routine. He enjoys his cardio, pilates and strength exercises. 

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the athlete who revolutionized the concept of fitness in India. He is one of the fittest athletes in India at the moment. The former Indian test skipper influenced, and still influences his teammates, the younger generation, and his fans to follow the path of a proper fitness regime.

There has been a massive improvement in his performance since he started eating clean and followed a definite path of athleticism.

Kohli weighs around 74.5-75 kg and has been maintaining that weight for the last few years. He is one of the fastest runners in cricket and focuses on nutrition and strength training to stay fit.

Mohamed Salah

The current Liverpool winger did not look like this when he left England in 2015 to join Italian Club Fiorentina and then Roma. However, since then, Egyptian footballers have become some of the fittest players in the world. 

He has a very low body fat percentage and maintains a disciplined life, making a lot of sacrifices to remain in shape. 

Salah generally has mixed variants of food to have all kinds of nutrition and then focuses on his training to stay fit. He normally trains twice a day if he is skipping his football practice. "My nutritionist says that because I don't have any fat on my body, I can eat what I want. I also don't drink, so it's fine," Salah told CNN in 2020. Discover the world of football with https://1xbitpakistan.com/

LeBron James

The 6 feet 8 inches tall LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. The 113-kilo weight basketballer is undoubtedly the oldest NBA player currently.

James, throughout his career, has remained fit and lean. However, in 2014, he gained some weight but then lost many kilos with his diet and training. "I am very consistent with training my body, rehabbing my body, eating, having my body be very clean throughout this journey because I've always wanted to have a long career, or as long as I could be in this space," James told Tim Ferriss in an interview in 2018. 

Moreover, he sleeps more than 8 hours a day and sometimes 9 or 10 to recover well.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the most influential figures in modern football. The 42-year-old, even after calling it a day, follows a strict regime to remain in his fittest form. According to GQItalia, his food items are carefully weighed on a scale.

No matter how small a quantity the food is, everything needs to be measured to the exact gram. Also, junk food is a strict no for him. His workout routine, along with a strict diet, are the reasons behind his fitness and strength

Rich Froning

This list would remain incomplete without Rich Froning, the greatest CrossFit athlete of all time. He is the first and only athlete to clinch the title of "Fittest Man on Earth" 4 times consecutively from 2011. He is immensely powerful and can deadlift 545 pounds. Also, he can snatch 300 pounds, and do 75 chin-ups after deadlifting 545 pounds. His interest in strength and CrossFit games began during his fire department training days.