CSK vs RR Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today?

image-lgdlce2cMS Dhoni is leading CSK tactically this season (AP Photo)

In a mouth-watering encounter in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, hosts Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will go up against the visiting Rajasthan Royals (RR) this evening at Chepauk Stadium. 

Both teams are coming in high on confidence as CSK comprehensively beat Mumbai Indians and RR defeated Delhi Capitals in their last respective games.

With two wins and one loss, the Sanju Samson-captained XI is placed second in the points table, only superior to the MS Dhoni-led side in the net run-rate. 

Head-to-Head Record

CSK holds an advantage over their opponents, winning 15 matches out of 27 IPL matches, while RR have come out in the top 12 times. However, the Dhoni-led side have bossed the Royals at MA Chidambaram Stadium, losing just one and winning 6 games.

In contrast, in their last five encounters in the IPL, Samson-led XI have won four and lost just one, which includes their win last season, courtesy Ravichandran Ashwin's 23-ball 40.

Recent Chepauk Records

Only two men's T20Is have been played at the venue, while four women's T20Is matches have been hosted at MA Chidambaram Stadium.  

Five matches have been won with the team batting first, while one successful chase has been recorded. 

Highest Total - 182 - 4 [India vs West Indies, 2018]

Lowest Total - 80 all out [Pakistan Women vs England Women, 2016] 

The highest chase was achieved by India versus West Indies (182 -4), while the lowest total defended was recorded by West Indies Women against Pakistan Women (103 - 8) 

Toss Prediction

As records suggest, batting first is more favourable, with the track becoming a bit slower in the second half of the innings. CSK won their last IPL 2023 match here while defending, and will want to repeat that. 

RR, too, will look to bat first if they win the toss.

Score Predictions

Given their recent form, CSK are likely to score 160 - 180 batting first, while RR can be expected to end up somewhere between 190-210 runs.

Individual Predictions

Who will be the top scorer for CSK today?

Ruturaj Gaikwad (189) has been leading the batting charts for the club so far, with all-rounder Shivam Dube coming in second with 74.

Ajinkya Rahane's (61) last outing could see the former RR player once again display his devastating best.

Who will be the leading wicket-taker for CSK today?

Tushar Deshpande has spearheaded the bowling unit, claiming five wickets, while spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali are joint second with four.

Jadeja could spin a web around the right-handed heavy batting unit.

Who will be the top scorer for RR today?

Openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal have run riot in IPL 2023, scoring 152 and 125 runs, respectively.

Buttler might tear into the CSK attack, given his form of late.

Who will be the leading wicket-taker for RR today?

Trent Boult (8) has single-handedly rocked batters in the IPL 2023 upfront with his swing bowling and scalping eight wickets.

Spin twins Yuzvendra Chahal (5) and Ravichandran Ashwin (4) continue to stranglehold opponents.

Ashwin's know-how of Chepauk makes him more dangerous than other bowlers.