IPL 2024 : CSK vs RCB 1st Match Preview, Probable XI, Head-to-Head Stats

CSK vs RCB Match Preview: In the opening match of Indian Premier League 2024 Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on reigning champions Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. The RCB team captained by Faf du Plessis has to resolve their spin combination issues, while Ruturaj Gaikwad’s squad must address an opening slot issue caused by the absence of Devon Conway.

Apart from that both sides have formidable batting line-ups which would blow any opponent on a given day. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, and a reinvigorated Ajinkya Rahane form the foundation of the batting line-up for CSK. As per RCB Virat Kohli, captain Faf and Glenn Maxwell had done the heavy work in the past season but the arrivals of Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green will allow a little more flexibility at the top.

Chennai Super Kings VS Royal Challengers Bangalore Match Details:

CSK vs RCB Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram stadium pitch in Chennai offers a dry surface favouring spinners throughout the contest. Expect modest lateral movement but the possibility for a high bounce for hit-the-deck bowlers. Despite abrasive circumstances, the pitch remarkably retains its quality, particularly under lighting. Opting to bowl first might leverage early advantages, with batting conditions improving later. However, traditionally, teams prefer batting first to play it safe in the hot, humid atmosphere. Both captains could gravitate towards tradition despite the tantalizing potential of utilizing the pitch early on.

CSK vs RCB Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande/ Shardul Thakur

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI

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

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Full Squad:

Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, Virat Kohli, Alzarri Joseph, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj, Dinesh Karthik, Akash Deep, Saurav Chauhan, Himanshu Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Rajat Patidar. Yash Dayal, Anuj Rawat, Will Jacks, Lockie Ferguson, Reece Topley, Mayank Dagar, Tom Curran, Mahipal Lomror, Rajan Kumar, Karn Sharma, Suyash Prabhudessai, Manoj Bhandage.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Full Squad:

MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana,  , Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.

CSK vs RCB Team Previews

Chennai Super Kings

CSK features a powerful team, with a broad pool of all-rounders at their disposal. From the spin expertise of Ravindra Jadeja to the explosive hitting skills of players like Shivam Dube and Daryl Mitchell, the squad boasts variety in both batting and bowling areas.

However, concerns lurk in the bowling department, notably in the death overs, when CSK lacks a seasoned campaigner. While Deepak Chahar gives potency with the new ball, Pathirana’s unavailability due by his hamstring injury is a disadvantage for the Yellow Army.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

On the opposite side of the field, RCB, although keeping the nucleus of their roster from IPL 2023, offers a better lineup on paper with smart acquisitions. Led by the prolific Faf du Plessis and strengthened by the emergence of players like Cameron Green, RCB looks to capitalize on their sturdy middle order and a new pace battery comprising Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, and Lockie Ferguson captained by none other than Mohd. Siraj.

CSK VS RCB Head To Head Records

Bangalore and Chennai have played off in 31 IPL matches. Out of these 31 games, Bangalore has won 10, while Chennai has won 20. One match terminated without a result.

CSK VS RCB Head To Head (Past 5 Matches)

2023 – CSK won by 8 runs

2022 – CSK won by 13 runs

2022 – RCB won by 13 runs

2021 – CSK won by 69 runs

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