The southern Darby are all set to kick off the IPL season as Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangaluru are set to face each other in the tournament’s opener.
On the eve of the game, CSK appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as the new captain of the Chennai Super Kings. All eyes will be set on the epic clash between Virat Kohli and Ms. Dhoni.
Apart from them, various players like Alzaari Joseph, Cameron Green, Daryl Mitchell, and Rachin Ravindra are set to play their first game for their respective franchises.
The Chennai Super Kings are favorites to win the opening encounter due to home advantage. The men in yellow have won four out of the last five matches against RCB.
Pitch report: Chepauk Stadium generally offers balanced wickets, as seen in the Ranji Trophy. As per the reports, the center wicket is going to be used for the opening encounter, which provides help and a turn for the spinners.
Chepauk numbers:
Matches played:6
Won by team batting first: 5
Won by team bowling first: 1
Average first-inning score: 145-150
Average second-inning score: 110-120
Highest score in the first inning: 182/4 by India vs. West Indies
Highest second-inning score (chased score): 182/4 by India vs. West Indies
Lowest score at the venue: 80/10 by Pakistan women vs. England women
Lowest total defended: 103/8 by West Indies women vs. Pakistan women
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