CSK vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 01st Match

CSK vs RCB Match Preview

All eyes will be on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk on the evening of Friday as the 2024 IPL begins, with last year’s champions CSK facing RCB, who, as always, have a team full of big name stars. CSK not only enters this game as reigning champions in front of their own fans. But they also have a very good recent record against RCB. The teams only played once last year, with CSK winning by eight runs. However, very few pundits will find themselves writing off RCB! Led by Faf du Plessis, who continues to dominate T20 cricket at the age of 39, and a rejuvenated Virat Kohli.

CSK vs RCB Match Details

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – 01st Match

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai

Date & Time: 22th March 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

CSK vs RCB Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	175
Avg 2nd inn score	164
Win% batting 1st	56
Win% batting 2nd	44

CSK vs RCB Pitch Report

The ball will turn for spinners and grip for pacers who produce varying notes. A par score is likely to be around 180. With an average score of 163.18 over the previous 16 seasons at the ground.

CSK vs RCB Weather Report

Clear skies are expected throughout Friday evening in Chennai, with conditions remaining consistent from one innings to the next. The temperature is expected to stay at 29 degrees throughout, with humidity remaining at 75%.

CSK vs RCB Last Five Matches

CSK ( Chennai Super Kings )	W W W L W
RCB ( Royal Challengers Bangalore)	L W W W L

CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	CSK Won	RCB Won	Tie	NR
Overall	31	21	10	0	0
Last 5	5	4	1	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

CSK vs RCB Probable Playing XIs:

Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XIs

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c) (wk), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman

Royal Challengers Bangalore Probable Playing XIs

Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Akash Deep, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj, Swapnil Singh

Topmost Picks for CSK vs RCB Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Chennai Super Kings

• Rachin Ravindra – The opening batsman from new Zealand is a very good all format player and he can be backed to score some important runs at the top.
• Ravindra Jadeja- One of the best all-rounders in world cricket, Ravindra Jadeja, would be expected to make a difference with the ball against Bangalore. The five-time champions would depend on his services to provide them with important breakthroughs.

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bangalore

• Virat Kohli- Ace Indian batter Virat Kohli has been in sensational form. With a half-century in his most recent game, the 34-year-old would be expected to take the attack to the opposition.
• Mohammed Siraj- the right-arm quick bowler is yet to go wicketless since last year and has been bowling very well throughout all-formats this year.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for CSK vs RCB Dream11 Team:

MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, Daryl Mitchell, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Glenn Maxwell(C), Rachin Ravindra(VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for CSK vs RCB Dream11 Team:

MS Dhoni, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli(C), Daryl Mitchell, Ruturaj Gaikwad(VC), Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Cameron Green, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli

Vice-captain – Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad

Wicketkeeper – MS Dhoni

CSK vs RCB Probable Winners:

Cricket fans could not have asked for a more enticing start to the 2024 IPL, and we believe both CSK and RCB will put on an exhibition worthy of the opener! RCB will rely on Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell to get these individuals off to a winning start, but we believe CSK has a little too much quality in all departments. We expect a close game with CSK taking the win. Considering the team combination, Chennai Super Kings is expected to win this match.