Virat Kohli To Be Dismissed By Jadeja; 3 Player Battles To Watch Out For In RCB Vs CSK
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Virat Kohli walking off the field (AP)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will go up against each other on Saturday (May 18) in Match 68 of IPL 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
The winner of this fixture, even though RCB have certain criteria to look after, will join Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the playoffs.
Before two blockbuster sides collide, let's take a look at the interesting matchups that could bring delight to the fans.
Faf du Plessis Vs Maheesh Theekshana
| Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 106.7 |
Faf du Plessis did not have a great IPL 2024, as he often gets dismissed after making good starts throughout the competition. And his record against ace CSK spinner Maheesh Theekshana is not promising either, making it an interesting match-up in this contest.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad Vs Yash Dayal
| Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 32 | 2 | 14 | 26 | 162.5 |
Ever since RCB have made a dramatic comeback, Yash Dayal has been in stupendous form with the ball. Even against Ruturaj Gaikwad, his performance is decent, dismissing him twice in 32 balls. However, Gaikwad too has struck hard against the left-arm pacer, making it a decisive mini-battle for the fixture.
Virat Kohli Vs Ravindra Jadeja
| Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 138 | 3 | 44 | 48 | 104.3 |
Mind you, RCB have not just have to defeat CSK, but also by a particular margin for a place in the playoffs. And hence, Kohli's strike rate against his friend since his Under-19 days, Jadeja, in IPL won't encourage RCB fans. Will it change this time around? Well, we will find it out soon.
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