The curtain rises for an exciting clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the first match of IPL 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM IST.
CSK vs RCB highlights video
Head-to-Head Record:
The CSK has a huge advantage in the head-to-head record against the RCB, having won 20 of the 31 matches that have been played between the two sides. RCB, who have only 10 wins to their credit, would be eager to do better than last year in this edition of the IPL.
CSK’s Home Advantage:
CSK has a glorious history of their home court with four out of the last five wins in IPL held at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Their home fans will back the CSK team and they will fight to secure a win in their first game.
Where to Watch CSK vs RCB:
Don’t skip out on the fun. Indians can watch their favorite cricketers battle it out on Star Sports, as they will broadcast the opening ceremony and the match live in real-time.
Moreover, the audience members who are streaming through online platforms will be able to follow the live game on JioCinema TV.
CSK vs RCB Probable XI:
RCB: Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Cameron Green, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Suyyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mayank Dagar, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj
CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway/Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande/Shardul Thakur
Dream11 Prediction:
- Captain: Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain: Daryl Mitchell
- Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni
- Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Suyyash Prabhudessai
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis
- Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar
Key Players to Watch Out For:
- RCB: Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammed Siraj
- CSK: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium fits spinners well, giving them spin and turn. Batsmen would have to be careful, as scoring runs may not come as easily on this pitch.
Teams that win the toss will mostly elect to bowl first to make good use of the conditions and set a target that is not too hard to defend.
Weather Report:
The weather report suggests that the conditions will be hot and humid with a temperature of 31°C. The humidity level is to be high at 75%. The venue will have a moderate wind speed of around 18 km/h.
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