On March 22nd, Friday, the IPL 2024 season kicks off with an electrifying clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The highly anticipated encounter begins at 02:30 PM GMT / 08:00 PM local time, promising an enthralling start to the cricketing extravaganza.
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Match Preview
Chennai Super Kings, known for their reluctance to tweak their squad and playing XI, have gradually integrated young talent while addressing key concerns ahead of the auctions. With the retirement of Ambati Rayudu and over-reliance on Deepak Chahar, the franchise bolstered their bowling department by acquiring the seasoned Shardul Thakur. Additionally, they recruited promising batsmen Rachin Ravindra and Sameer Rizvi. As they aim for another successful campaign, the team aspires to bid farewell to their skipper, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on a high note.
Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers Bangalore embarked on yet another season of restructuring, extensively revamping their bowling unit by releasing nearly 70% of their players before the 2024 Auctions. Splurging on overseas talent, they secured the services of Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, and Tom Curran. Notably, the acquisition of Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a hefty sum of INR 16.50 crore raised eyebrows among fans. Whether these changes will translate into a change in fortune for the franchise remains uncertain, awaiting the verdict of time.
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Weather Report
Weather for the match: Expect a low of 28°C with a RealFeel® of 33°C. Conditions will be clear to partly cloudy, characterized by very warm and muggy weather.
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Pitch Report
Pitch report for this ground: The pitch is expected to be dry and firm, offering good bounce and carry for the bowlers with a tendency to assist spinners as the match progresses.
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI
CSK: RD Gaikwad (C), Rachin Ravindra, MM Ali, DJ Mitchell, S Dubey, RA Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, DL Chahar, TU Deshpande, M Theekshana
RCB: F du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, RM Patidar, GJ Maxwell, C Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), MK Lomror, Akash Deep, KV Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, RJW Topley
Dream11 Team for Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Raturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli (C), Glenn Maxwell (VC), Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, MH Lomror, MS Dhoni (WK), Mohammad Siraj, Reece Topley, Mahees Thekshana, Deepak Chahar
Where to Watch Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore?
| Country | Broadcasting Platforms |
|---|---|
| USA | Cricbuzz App, Willow TV |
| Canada | Cricbuzz App, Willow TV |
| United Kingdom | DAZN, Sky Sports |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| Pakistan | Yupp TV, tapmad |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV |
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television Network |
| Nepal | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Sri Lanka | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Maldives | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Guyana | ENet |
| India | Star Sports, Jio Cinema |
| Algeria | Cricbuzz App |
| Bahrain | Cricbuzz App |
| Chad | Cricbuzz App |
| India | Star Sports, Jio Cinema |
| Iraq | Cricbuzz App |
| Jordan | Cricbuzz App |
| Kuwait | Cricbuzz App |
| Lebanon | Cricbuzz App |
| Libya | Cricbuzz App |
| Madagascar | Cricbuzz App |
| Mauritania | Cricbuzz App |
| Mauritius | Cricbuzz App |
| Mayotte | Cricbuzz App |
| Morocco | Cricbuzz App |
| Oman | Cricbuzz App |
| Palestine | Cricbuzz App |
| Qatar | Cricbuzz App |
| Reunion | Cricbuzz App |
| Somalia | Cricbuzz App |
| South Sudan | Cricbuzz App |
| Sudan | Cricbuzz App |
| Tunisia | Cricbuzz App |
| Yemen | Cricbuzz App |
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