In 2024, RCB and CSK will square off in the 68th Match of the IPL 2024. On May 18, the match will take place in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium and will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.
In the IPL playoffs, RCB and CSK will compete in a virtual knockout match for the championship spot. RCB now has 12 points, which puts them sixth on the points table. If they defeat CSK, though, they will tie CSK with 14 points. The net run rate will then determine the fourth qualifier. To surpass CSK in terms of run rate, RCB must either defeat CSK by a margin of at least 18 runs or make sure they reach the objective in 18.1 overs.
The equation is rather straightforward for CSK. All the Gaikwad team needs is a victory to guarantee a spot in the playoffs. Since they’ve been playing well lately, RCB will undoubtedly support themselves to defeat CSK. However, having lost 22 of their 33 games versus CSK, RCB has found the Yellow Army to be a formidable opponent.
With a positive Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.387, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are now sixth in the standings. They have won their previous five games and are playing fantastically. Will Jacks’ return to the UK has dealt a blow to the RCB. Nevertheless, with an outstanding 661 runs this season, Virat Kohli leads their batting attack, which is still quite potent. Kohli has a blistering strike rate of 155.16 and an incredible 60.10 average. With a remarkable strike rate of 168.34 and 367 runs scored, Faf du Plessis offers reliable support.
With 320 runs at an amazing strike rate of 179.77, Rajat Patidar leads the team’s formidable lower-middle order. Next up comes the finisher, Dinesh Karthik, who has been impressive this season with a 194 score. Yash Dayal has become a vital member of the bowling team, taking 13 wickets at an economy rate of 8.80 in 12 matches. Mohammed Siraj makes a substantial contribution, claiming 12 wickets at a 9.30 economy rate.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Faf du Plessis (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Will Jacks, Cameron Green, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Rajat Patidar, Lockie Ferguson, Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal
With 14 points from seven wins and six losses, the Chennai Super Kings, captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, are now ranked fourth in the ten-team Indian Premier League. If the Rajasthan Royals win their upcoming league game, they will automatically qualify for the playoffs and, if they lose, they will have a chance to finish in second place.
Gaikwad has contributed greatly to the Chennai Super Kings with his exceptional batting performance. He has scored 583 runs at a strike rate of 155.16 and an average of 66.10 in 13 games. Shivam Dube has also performed consistently, amassing 389 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 169.86. But other key players in the batting order will undoubtedly need to contribute more to secure a win.
Leading the way in CSK’s potent bowling assault is the outstanding work of Tushar Deshpande. He has taken an outstanding 16 wickets at a respectable economic rate of 8.52 in just 12 games. But Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana’s absence due to international commitments will need a change in approach. Simarjeet Singh, who has claimed five wickets in three games, will probably have a more significant role.
A significant role for Ravindra Jadeja may play in this game. With an incredible 18 wickets against RCB, he is a valuable member of the bowling attack, which will help CSK win this important match.
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Moeen Ali, Simarjeet Singh, Rachin Ravindra, Maheesh Theekshana
RCB vs CSK : Match Details | ||
Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 68 | IPL, 2024 | |
Date | 18/05/2024 (Saturday) | |
Time | 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | |
Recent performance | Royal Challengers Bengaluru – W W W W W | Chennai Super Kings – W L W L W |
Live Streaming Details | Click Here to Watch The Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The Chinnaswamy Stadium is a difficult venue to defend. Additionally, captains will favor bowling as it is raining. There is an over 80% chance of rain on match day, so the weather is not looking good. On May 18, the IMD released an Orange Alert for Bengaluru.
The Chinnaswamy Stadium wicket is expected to be favorable for batting; but, the presence of rain and cloud cover may facilitate the fast bowlers’ ability to produce swing and movement, hence increasing the difficulty level for the batsmen.
In the last five matches between these two teams, CSK won four and RCB won one.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
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Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Chennai Super Kings has a 51% chance of winning.
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