RCB's attempt at a big win to knock out CSK
| Date | May 18, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Virat Kohli has odds of 2.55 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best batsman
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has odds of 2.50 to be Chennai Super Kings' best batsman
- Mohammad Siraj has odds of 3.35 to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's best bowler
- Tushar Deshpande has odds of 3.20 to be Chennai Super Kings' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in for a virtual knockout clash in the Indian Premier League 2024, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on the Chennai Super Kings in the 68th game. RCB has made a massive turnaround this season with five consecutive wins. They defeated the Delhi Capitals in the last game. The Chennai Super Kings won against the Rajasthan Royals to improve their odds of reaching the playoffs. They have a good record against the Royal Challengers, and it will be interesting to see if the RCB can win this game by a massive margin and finish ahead of CSK in the points table.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
It has been a turnaround of epic proportions for Faf du Plessis' side. After a poor start, which saw them winning only once in the first eight games, the side has registered five consecutive wins to revive their hopes and improve odds on cricket betting apps. They defeated the Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in the last game. Their batsmen are in good form, and the side hopes to ride this momentum and win by a big margin to finish ahead of CSK on the points table.
Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have delivered good starts this season, and the side expects a strong start from the opening pair. In the middle order, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, and Cameron Green did well in the last game, and they will be confident heading into the contest. Mahipal Lamror and Dinesh Karthik have done well in the finishers' role and must do well in this game.
The bowling attack has been inconsistent, and the side will need a strong show from them. Swapnil Singh and Mohammad Siraj must pick early wickets, as CSK has a strong batting lineup. Green and Yash Dayal did well in the last game, and the team expects a good performance. Karn Sharma and Lockie Ferguson must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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, Swapnil Singh (Impact Player)
Chennai Super Kings Preview
Ruturaj Gaikwad's team finds itself in a difficult position. The defending champions have seen their odds drop on cricket betting sites with inconsistent performances. In the last game, they registered an important 5-wicket win against the Rajasthan Royals. They are up against a resurgent team, and Gaikwad expects a strong show from his senior players.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in excellent form, and he will look to deliver an electrifying start with Rachin Ravindra. The middle order has missed out in the last few games and needs a good show from Shivam Dube, Daryl Mitchell, and Moeen Ali. Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, and Sameer Rizvi must do the big-hitting in the lower middle order to win.
Maheesh Theekshana and Tushar Deshpande bowled well in the last game, and the team needs early strikes from them with the new ball. Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja will look to keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. The side will expect tight spells from Simarjeet Singh and Moeen Ali.
Expected Starting XI for Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, Sameer Rizvi (Impact Player)
TOSS: To Bat First
Bengaluru is a challenging wicket to chase scores. The wicket is good to bat on in the first innings but tends to slow down as the game progresses. The side winning the toss would look to bat first and aim to score big.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect overcast skies over Bengaluru. The surface is flat, which allows batsmen to play their strokes easily. There won't be much on this surface for the fast bowlers, but spinners can do well by pitching in the right areas. The side batting first would aim at putting 200 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
The Chennai Super Kings have struggled with consistency in the season's most important phase. Their middle order hasn't done well, which is a big worry for the team. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have gained momentum and play at their home ground. The game is tilted in their favor with their batting lineup in good form.
Our prediction is for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win
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