This match is going to be really special for RCB and CSK supporters, in addition to IPL fans. The most anticipated match of the season is reportedly this one. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB) are playing match number 68 on May 18. Bangalore will qualify if they win this game with a higher run rate, while Chennai will qualify if they win.
Important Players of Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB)
Virat Kohli
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For the season so far, Virat Kohli is performing at his very best. In terms of runs scored this season, he also leads the squad. At a strike rate of 155.16, he has amassed 661 runs at one hundred and four half-centuries in 13 games. His inning in today’s game should be great as well.
Faf Du Plessis
Faf, too, has bounced back after helping RCB win their last game against the Gujarat Titans by smashing 64 runs in just 23 balls. He has played in 13 games thus far and scored 367 runs at a strike percentage of 168.34. RCB will be looking to their captain for another big inning.
Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar, who has been playing excellently for Bangalore in the last few games, is likely to perform quite well in this encounter. In just 11 innings, he has scored 320 runs with a strike rate of 179.77. We anticipate that he will also play with the same strike rate in today’s game.
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Important Players for Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja, the top all-round player in the world, will come under intense scrutiny from both the Chennai squad and the supporters. In addition to bowling, he can demonstrate his skill at batting. He will play a crucial role in Chennai’s victory in the two-and-a-half sessions.
Shivam Dube
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Shivam Dubey, the batter for the Chennai Super Kings who has smashed the most sixes, will be the center of attention. In just 13 games, he has scored 389 runs with a strike rate of 170.
Rituraj Gaikward
Rituraj Gaikward is leading the team after Dhoni stepped down this year, so he will not feel the strain of today’s game in his batting. With a strike rate of 141.50, he has scored 583 runs in 13 games.
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Probable 11s For CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 Match
CSK Probable Playing XI
Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Sameer Rizvi, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, and Tushar Deshpande
RCB Probable Playing XI
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak.
Pitch Conditions
One of the most coveted venues for spinners to play is Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Spinning is greatly aided by this surface. Great news for the spinners, because on this pitch, the ball stays exceedingly slow and gets stuck. Batsmen have to be very careful when batting in this area. After he settles in, he may play extended innings. Last year’s IPL season saw an average score of 170 runs in the first innings at Chennai’s MA Madrid Stadium. The winning squad is asked to make reservations first in this case. Aiming for the lowest possible team score is the aim of the first launch attempt.
RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
Bangalore and Chennai have played each other in 32 IPL games. Of these 32 games, Bangalore has won 10, and Chennai has won 21. One match ended in a draw.
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