After an incredible win against Mumbai Indians in Mumbai, the Chennai Super Kings side is back home to face one of the strongest teams this season, Rajasthan Royals.
The Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan team has won two games out of three, in which all three games showcased their sheer quality. Opening the batting for RR is their strength, which has helped them post huge runs on board.
But this time, will RR be able to make it against the master-minded MS Dhoni. So this clash will give us a great experience of watching the fight between the brains and brawn.
Match Details
Date: 12/04/2023
Time: 7.30 PM IST
Venue: M A Chidambaram stadium, Chennai
Pitch Report
Pretty good wicket to bat on. At the same time, it will be slightly sticky, which will help the bowlers at times.
What to Expect?
Yet another display of high quality entertainment, especially in the power plays of both the innings as the batters of both the side are in a great momentum right now.
Probable Playing XIs
CSK Possible XI:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ambati Rayudu, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni(C, WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dubey, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Rajvardhan Hangargekar
RR Possible XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, KM Asif, Yuzvendra Chahal
Fantasy Picks for the CSK vs RR Match
Captain : R Gaikwad
You all may know why he’s been picked as the captain. He is simply outstanding in the last three games he has played in this tournament.
Vice captain : R Jadeja
It’s chennai. And Jadeja has always managed to bring in his A-game here. Also, the wicket here is also a factor that makes him more dangerous for the opponents.
Batters: R Gaikwad, Y Jaiswal, S Dube
All three players are excellent spin hitters. That is the main thing to consider for picking them. And also, their current form, in fact they are in the mid of their peak form.
All rounders : R Jadeja, R Ashwin, M Ali, M Santner.
All these all rounders are spinners. And that plays a huge role in chennai wicket.
Wicket keepers : J Buttler, D Conway
J Buttler’s IPL performances so far has given us no chance to leave him back.
D Conway made a promising performance in the last game that happened in Chennai. Most importantly his stats look dominating whenever he has played here.
Bowlers : Y Chahal, T Deshpande
Deshpande’s delivery to dismiss Rohit in the last game showed why he is trusted at this level. He is improving every day. Maybe it is the next game where he is going to outplay every batter.
Y Chahal is one of the toughest bowlers in this IPL. He has been economical and at the same time never misses to pick wickets.