The clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the upcoming IPL 2024 match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium promises to be a thrilling encounter. With Rajasthan Royals securing 8 victories out of their 11 matches so far, they hold the second position on the table with 16 points and an impressive net run rate of +0.476.
In contrast, Chennai Super Kings have experienced a mixed bag of results, winning 6 and losing 6 matches. Currently positioned fourth on the rankings, they possess 12 points and a net run rate of +0.491. The history between these two teams is evenly balanced, with CSK claiming victory in 15 encounters and RR emerging triumphant in 13 matches.
The playing conditions in Chennai present a unique challenge, with the scorching mid-afternoon temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and 73% humidity likely to test the resolve of both teams. Interestingly, in this season, teams chasing have had the upper hand, winning four out of six games. However, the demanding weather conditions may prompt the captains to reconsider their strategies.
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Pitch No.6, known for its black soil surface, has been utilized in previous games involving the Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Notably, CSK batted first in both instances, posting scores exceeding 200, but only managing to secure victory in one of those matches. In terms of head-to-head encounters, RR holds a slight advantage, winning six out of the last seven clashes against CSK, including the last four consecutive matches.
Last year, Ashwin’s stellar performance earned him the player of the match title when RR edged past CSK by three runs at the same venue. With both teams eager to secure a crucial victory, fans can expect a fiercely contested battle between CSK and RR, adding another chapter to their storied rivalry in the IPL.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Matheesha Pathirana and Deepak Chahar remain sidelined due to hamstring injuries, while Mustafizur Rahman’s departure for national team duties leaves a void in the lineup. Despite Sanju Samson’s recent form against left-arm spin and legspin, he faces a challenge against Mitchell Santner, who has dismissed him twice in just seven deliveries.
Probable XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey/Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Donovan Ferreira/Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Sanju Samson (vc), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja (Captain), Ravi Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Yuzi Chahal, Tushar Deshpande
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Shivam Dube, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, Riyan Parag, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
