CCL: Chennai Rhinos Vs Karnataka Bulldozers Semi Final Preview, Weather & Pitch Report, Match Timings

The Chennai Rhinos will take on its arch-rival, the Karnataka Bulldozers in the second semi-final in the Celebrity Cricket League 2025 (CCL) to be played on Saturday at the KSCA Ground in Mysuru, Karnataka.

Chennai Rhinos won two matches and lost two in the league stage. It beat the Bhojpuri Dabanggs by 16 runs and the Telugu Warriors by 25 runs. Whereas the Karnataka Bulldozers lost only one match against the Punjab De Sher by two runs.

Kiccha Sudeep-led team has won by 85 runs against Mumbai Heroes and by 46 runs against the Telugu Warriors. Notably, it beat the Chennai Rhinos by 25 runs.

Rivalry & Hype

The rivalry between these two teams has always been one of the most anticipated clashes in CCL. A former Chennai Rhinos captain once compared it to an India vs Pakistan showdown, highlighting the intensity and fan interest surrounding this fixture. Not surprisingly, the tickets for the semi final matches have been sold out.

First Finalist: Punjab De Sher vs. Bengal Tigers

The first semi-final has already determined one finalist, with Punjab De Sher set to face Bengal Tigers in the championship clash.

Match Timings & Venue
KSCA Ground, Mysuru
Timings: 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Weather & Pitch Report
Weather: Sunny with zero chance of rain.
Temperature: Max 34°C, Min 22°C
Pitch: A batting-friendly surface, promising a high-scoring game.

Squads

Chennai Rhinos:
Arya (C), Ashok Selvan, Bharath, Shaam, Bose Venkat, Hemachandran, Kalaiyarasan, Mahendran, Nandha, Prithvi, Ramana, Sanjay Bharathi, Shanthanu, Sharran, Uday Kumar, Vikranth, Vishnu.

Karnataka Bulldozers:
Kiccha Sudeep (C), Golden Star Ganesh, Karthik Jayaram, Darling Krishna, Suneel Rao, Rajeev Hanu, Chandan Kumar, Prathap Narayan, Nirup Bhandari, Anup Bhandari, Karan Aryan, Manjunath Gowda, Sagar Gowda, Alaknanda, Siddu Moolimani.

CCL 2025 - A Thrilling Season

The 11th edition of the Celebrity Cricket League, which kicked off on February 8, features seven teams, and the competition has been fiercer than ever.

With high stakes, intense rivalries, and passionate fan bases, all eyes are on Mysuru as the Rhinos and Bulldozers battle for a spot in the final!