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After nearly two weeks, it’s time for one of the most anticipated clashes of the IPL. It’s Thala vs Super V. Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both sides are flying, and this should be a beauty.
To give you a context of how big this rivalry has been over the years, CSKvsRCB started trending on Twitter almost 72 hours prior to the match but there is more to this story. For a long time now, there has been a dispute over the Kaveri River which flows through the two states involved in these franchises, and that brings all sorts of emotions from both the sides in this match. Some fans might argue that MIvsCSK is the EL-Classico of the IPL, but this contest is much more than that. It involves emotions, and sports are all about feelings.
Now talking about the game, Royal Challengers were at their absolute best in their previous match. Devdutt Paddikkal (101 off 52 balls) outshined Super V to played his best IPL innings so far. The duo put up a 178 run stand which was RCB’s highest opening stand since 2013 which eventually resulted in a thumping 10-wicket win vs KKR. Siraj and Harshal picked 3 wickets each.
Earlier, Faf du Plessis has told us that he is getting better with age as wine does, and he proved the same with his awe-inspiring knock of 95 from 60 balls. His counterpart Gaikwad also joined the party and brought his first fifty of IPL 2021. In their bowling department, Deepak Chahar had KKR limping in his opening spell. He picked the top four KKR batters and sealed the match there itself.
When RCB and CSK play, it’s always a thrilling battle. This should be no different with both sides playing really good cricket.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Virat Kohli – Kohli has 887 runs from 25 innings at an average of 42.2 vs CSK. This is his second-best rest record against any team in the IPL after Delhi.
- Devdutt Padikal– Padikal has 55 runs at an average of 27.5 from his 2 innings vs CSK. He is coming off a superb century vs RR. RCB Fans hope that they get to see more of Padikkal
- Glenn Maxwell – Big Show has 226 runs from 7 innings at an average of 37.7 vs CSK. He has done well while batting second innings. Also, Maxwell is enjoying a terrific IPL 2021, helping transform RCB.
- AB de Villers – AB de Villers has a poor record vs CSK, by his standards. He has 516 from 23 innings at an average of 24.6. We will fall of words if we start to describe the greatness of Mr. 360, so he’s always capable of a big knock.
- Yuzvendra Chahal – Chahal has 12 wickets from his 11 innings at an average of 24.7.
- Washington Sundar – Sundar will be playing his state-based Franchise CSK. He has 2 wickets from 3 innings against them.
- Mohammad Siraj has 1 wicket from 4 innings against CSK. However, he looks a transformed bowler in IPL 2021.
- Kane Richardson – Highly regarding for his T20 death bowling skills, Kane has played against CSK once and has managed to pick 1 wicket.
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Chennai Super Kings
- Faf Du Plessis – Faf has an average of 34.7 with 243 runs from 9 innings vs RCB. He will look to continue from where he left off in the last innings.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – Gaikwad has played once vs RCB, scoring 65 runs from 51 balls. He soared back into form last game with a half-century vs KKR.
- Suresh Raina – Raina did not get the chance to bat in the previous match. Against RCB he has 661 runs in 27 innings at an average of 30. He has an idential record in both innings.
- Moeen Ali – Ali did not change with RCB last year and this is will be his chance to grind his previous team. He has been simply magnificent so far in IPL 2021.
- Ravindra Jadeja– Jadeja has 16 wickets and 216 runs from 19 innings at an average of 18. His fielding has been electric.
- Sam Curran – Sam went for plenty in previous innings. he has 4 wickets from 3 innings vs RCB. He has not much chance with the bat so far.
- Lungi Ngidi played his first game last time out, and picked 3 wickets. He will be key at the backend.
- Deepak Chahar has 5 wickets from 6 innings vs RCB. All 5 wickets have come while bowing first. Also, Chahar has been brilliant in the powerplay this season. Can he dismantle RCB?
- Shardul Thakur – Thakur has gone wicketless that does not change the fact that he is Lord Thakur, a wicket-taker in general. He has 7 wickets from 5 innings vs RCB.
Head to Head Record
- Overall Played 26 | CSK Won 17 | RCB 9.
- CSK has dominated against RCB while batting second.
Predicted Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1. Virat Kohli (c), 2. Devdutt Padikkal, 3. Shahbaz Ahmed, 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. AB de Villiers (wk), 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Kyle Jamieson, 8. Kane Richardson, 9. Harshal Patel, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal
Chennai Super Kings: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2. Faf du Plessis, 3. Moeen Ali, 4. Suresh Raina, 5. Ambati Rayudu, 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 8. Sam Curran, 9. Shardul Thakur, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Deepak Chahar
Wankhede Mumbai Pitch Report
Daren Ganga and Nick Knight pitch report from KKR and RR match.
“This has been used twice previously and produced totals of over 200. We will see more runs than wickets on this surface. There is an even covering of grass and should be good for batting. You get a higher bounce here than in Chennai. The bowlers need to use their slower deliveries and cutters. The dimensions are almost similar on both sides.”
Fantasy Nuts need to check which deck is being used before the toss.
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Match Prediction
Goes without saying that this is going to be a thriller. Both teams are brilliant in every way and the better team on the day will win. We back RCB to win.
Written by Shekhar Singh. Follow Shekhar on Twitter today.
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