Preview

RCB vs CSK: CSK are back with MS Dhoni as captain and are looking for a comeback as they chase an unlikely five wins in five games. They won the previous game against Sunrisers, but the win is not without worry as the bowling line-up still remains a concern.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore are struggling with results as well having lost a few games on the trot. They will be pleased to see that Virat Kohli had some time out in the middle and will hope that his slow fifty will help him find form and get back to his swift touch.

Match Details

Match: RCB vs CSK

Date: 4th March 2022

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune

Weather Report

The weather is clear for the RCB vs CSK game and there is no rain in the forecast.

Pitch Report

The Pune surface is showing signs of slowing down and is getting tougher to bat on. Batting first is a better option despite smaller boundaries.

RCB vs CSK Predicted Playing XI

RCB Playing XI

Faf du Plessis (capt), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood

CSK Playing XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali/Dwayne Bravo/Mitchell Santner, Dwaine Pretorius, Maheesh Theekshana, Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary

Team News

Dwayne Bravo and Moeen Ali may be back for Mitchell Santner and any other overseas player.

Key Players

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli may have cost his team a winning score in the previous game but his return to form with a fifty is a promising prospect. Now that he has spent time in the middle, Virat Kohli may have some more confidence while batting and this could help him score runs with ease in the upcoming games.

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad made a wonderful 99 in the previous game to announce his return to form. His lack of runs has been a huge concern for CSK but with him now doing well, CSK could hope to push for five wins although it seems very unlikely.

RCB vs CSK Match Tips

CSK may have won the previous game but their bowling remains a concern along with their consistency. They have a stiff task ahead of them and winning five in a row seems very unlikely especially against a strong RCB side that are looking to bounce back as well.

Match Prediction: RCB will win the match.