New Delhi, May 3 -- Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is not in the playing XI as Royal Challengers Bengaluru are put in to bat first by the Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

The purple cap contender is replaced by South African pacer Lungi Ngidi, who was formerly with CSK.

Hazlewood, who has been the pick of the bowlers for the home side with 18 wickets, misses out due to a shoulder niggle.

The 5-time champions CSK are already out of contention for the Indian Premier League playoffs as they sit rick bottom on 4 points from their 10 games.

It is a crucial game for RCB, however, as a win today can seal their playoff spot as they have 14 points from their 10 matches so far in IPL 2025 and are third in the standings.

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