On May 18, Saturday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will clash with Chennai Super Kings in the 68th match of IPL 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The match is set to kick off at 02:00 PM GMT / 07:30 PM LOCAL time.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Match Preview
As match 68 approaches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) find themselves in different positions on the IPL 2024 Points Table. CSK sit comfortably in third place with 14 points from 13 matches, boasting a positive net run rate of +0.528. On the other hand, RCB are in sixth place with 12 points from 13 matches and a net run rate of +0.387. With only one match remaining, CSK are in a better position to qualify for the playoffs, while RCB must secure a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive.
However, RCB’s qualification depends on various scenarios and permutations, making their situation more precarious. CSK’s consistent performance throughout the tournament has put them in a relatively safer position, whereas RCB have struggled with inconsistency, resulting in crucial losses. The net run rate could play a crucial role in determining RCB’s fate, as they may need a significant win to improve their NRR if other results don’t go their way. Overall, CSK hold the advantage in this crucial encounter, while RCB face a must-win situation and relies on several “ifs” and “buts” to stay in contention for the playoffs.
RCB vs CSK Weather Report
During the match, expect cloudy weather with a chance of thunderstorms in parts of the area in the evening followed by a late shower; temperature around 22°C with RealFeel® of 21°C and WSW wind at 7 km/h, gusting up to 20 km/h, with a 62% probability of precipitation and 37% probability of thunderstorms, with 9.3 mm of rain expected.
RCB vs CSK Pitch Report
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru typically offers a batting-friendly pitch with high scores expected due to its flat surface and short boundaries.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI
RCB: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal
CSK: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana
Dream11 Team for Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
Virat Kohli (C), Rutura Gaikwad (VC), Daryl Mitchell, Raat Patidar, Shivam Dube, Cameron Green, MS Dhoni (WK), Karn Sharma, Yash Dayal, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana.
Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings?
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