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CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – IPL 2024 61st Match | CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today | Chepauk Pitch Report

60 games and still as many as eight teams are in the playoffs race as we go into the business end of the tournament. GT, last Friday, made the job tough for CSK with a comprehensive win. As a result, CSK are suddenly in some trouble, with defeat today possibly shifting them outside the top four with DC and RCB to meet later.

In the series, RR awaits them in an epic encounter at Chennai. With 16 points already in the account, the Royals’ Camp still has three more games in hand to make them count and try to seal a top two spot. But they are coming with two back-to-back failures while chasing high scores. Nevertheless, they are in exceptional form this season and would look to continue in their merry way.

As the play-offs scenarios work out, all other adversaries in the league would be cheering for RR to win as CSK’s win may spoil their hopes. This promises to be a cracking game indeed.

IPL 2024 61st Match: CSK vs RR Possible Playing XIIs

It will be fascinating to see if CSK continues with Rahane in a must win game or welcomes back Sameer Rizvi in the playing XII.

CSK: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 2. Rachin Ravindra, 3. Ajinkya Rahane/Sameer Rizvi, 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Moeen Ali, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. MS Dhoni (wk), 9. Mitchell Santner, 10. Shardul Thakur, 11. Tushar Deshpande, 12. Simarjeet Singh/Mukesh Chaudhary

RR: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Jos Buttler, 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Riyan Parag, 5. Donovan Ferreira, 6. Shubham Dubey, 7. Rovman Powell, 8. Ravichandran Ashwin, 9. Trent Boult, 10. Avesh Khan, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal, 12. Sandeep Sharma

Fantasy Cricket Tips for CSK vs RR: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Chennai Super Kings:

• Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is once again having a delightful season as he has hammered 541 runs at an average of 54.10. He is the highest run scorer at M A Chidambaram Stadium.
• Rachin Ravindra was unlucky to get run out on his return. But with the temperament and quality he has, one can expect him to come good soon. Playing at Chepauk, he strikes at 227 & has made 98 runs in three innings.
• CSK middle order has a backbone of two big hitters in Daryl Mitchell and Shivam Dube who will be challenged by a couple of quality spinners. Collectively their average against right arm spinners is over 48. 
• In this season of IPL, Dube has scored 218 runs at Chennai averaging 54.5 with SR of 186.
• Ravindra Jadeja has a very decent record against Rajasthan Royals as he has scalped 21 wickets with the ball and has also made 242 runs at an average of 48.
• Sanju Samson vs Jadeja: 73 runs off 51 balls with 3 dismissals.
• Mitchell Santner combo pack of his economical bowling, great batting and mind blowing fielding adds much value to the side. Bowling at Chepauk, his economy rate is just six and has scalped three wickets in three innings.
• Sanju Samson vs Mitchell Santner: 1 run off 7 balls with 2 dismissals.

Rajasthan Royals:

• Jos Buttler has looked out of form in recent two games but still he has wagered 338 runs thus far. Playing against CSK, he has scored 346 runs at an average of 49.4 and SR of 145.
• On the other hand, his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal also has average and strike rate of 40.4 & 165.6 respectively playing against Super Kings. If CSK bowlers fail to take early wickets, openers can once again cause a loss like last game.
• Royals’ No.3 and No.4 batters have been one of main reasons for their success this season as Sanju Samson & Riyan Parag have scored 471 & 436 runs respectively.
• Playing at his home ground, R Ashwin has as many as 54 wickets in T20 games thus far. He also had a terrific spell of 3/24 in the last game. With 5 left handers in CSK batting lineup, he can be the game changer for his side.
• Ajinkya Rahane vs Ashwin: 60 runs off 48 balls with 6 dismissals.
• Moeen Ali vs Ashwin: 53 runs off 40 balls with 2 dismissals.
• Trent Boult can be the biggest threat for his opposition on his day with his fiery left arm pace. He has scalped 13 wickets against CSK thus far.
• Ruturaj vs Boult: 22 runs off 24 balls with 3 dismissals.
• Ajinkya Rahane vs Boult: 35 runs off 36 balls with 3 dismissals.

Other Stats, Facts & Matchups

• Head to head: Matches 29, CSK 15, RR 14.
• Last 7 matches: CSK 1, RR 6.
• At M A Chidambaram Stadium: Matches 8, CSK 6, RR 2.
• CSK at Chennai in IPL 2024: Matches 6, Won 4, Lost 2.
• Ruturaj vs Chahal: 36 runs off 30 balls with 2 dismissals.
• Jadeja vs Chahal: 28 runs off 26 balls with 2 dismissals.
• Moeen Ali vs Trent Boult: 53 runs off 26 balls with 1 dismissal.
• Butler vs Thakur and Jadeja: 68 runs off 48 balls with 2 dismissals (same numbers against both).
• Butler vs Moeen Ali: 69 runs off 37 balls with 3 dismissals.
• Jaiswal vs Deshpande: 14 runs off 9 balls with 2 dismissals.
• Samson vs Deshpande: 8 runs off 7 balls with 2 dismissals.
• Sanju Samson vs CSK: 225 runs off 192 balls, Avg 15, Strike Rate 117.2.
• Riyan Parag vs CSK: 35 runs off 35 balls, Avg 11.7, Strike Rate 100.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai Pitch Report and Weather

Historically, Chepauk favors spinners and this being an afternoon game it will help them more. 183 is average first innings score here in 2024 and chasing teams have won four games out of six in this season. Like the trend, we can experience one more high scoring game.

Temperature over 37 degrees celsius is expected during game time.

IPL 2024 61st Match: CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

CSK vs RR Winner Prediction

Rajasthan Royals look good for a win.