CSK vs RCB: Why Nathan Ellis Is Not Playing Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

The eighth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 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.

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