Chennai Super Kings will kick off their hunt for another IPL title as they aim to become the most successful team in IPL history. They’ll face Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are fueled by the desire to end their title drought, especially after the inspirational victory in the WPL led by Smriti Mandhana.
The journey for RCB against Chennai Super Kings team won’t be easy. Out of the 31 IPL matches between the two teams, CSK has emerged victorious in 20 encounters, while RCB has managed to win only 10. In their most recent encounter during IPL 2023, CSK secured a convincing eight-wicket win over RCB at Chepauk.
CSK vs RCB – Head To Head
Total Matches: 31
CSK: 20
RCB: 10
NR: 1
CSK vs RCB, IPL 2024 – Pitch Report:
The sluggish conditions at Chepauk pose a challenge for batting, with spinners and pacers who can vary their deliveries gaining an advantage. Throughout the history of the IPL, a score of over 210 runs has been achieved only on four occasions in Chennai. As the tournament unfolds, the pitch at Chennai is anticipated to become even slower. Therefore, winning the toss and opting to bat first is highly likely to be the preferred choice for teams.
CSK vs RCB, IPL 2024 – Weather Report:
Chennai is predicted to experience light thunderstorms and rain on Thursday, but conditions are set to improve with clear skies and sunshine on Friday, March 22. Humidity levels are expected to be high, reaching up to 75 percent, with temperatures hovering around 31 degrees Celsius. Wind speeds at the venue are forecasted to be approximately 18 km/h.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI Team
Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Cameron Green, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Suyyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mayank Dagar, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable XI Team
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway/Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande/ Shardul Thakur
