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IPL 2022 | RR vs CSK | Match 68 Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

Rajasthan Royals (RR), in search of the top-two spot, will cross swords against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on 20th May (Friday) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.


The Royals under Sanju Samson have 16 points from 13 games, and they are just a win away from confirming the playoffs berth. However, a defeat in this game would further complicate their straight route to playoffs due to the points table hustle with Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. 


The defending champions CSK, on the other hand, have already been eliminated from the race with just 8 points from 13 games. They will be playing this game for pride, looking to finish the season on a high. 


Match Details


Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 68

Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Date & Time: 20th May at 7:30 PM IST & Local Time

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar 


Pitch Report: The track at Brabourne Stadium is excellent for batting with shorter boundaries and a quick outfield. The skipper winning the toss will be looking to bat first. Anything around 180-200 would be a par total at this venue. 


Pitch Stats [Last 5 Matches] 


Matches Played: 5

Matches Won Batting First: 4

Matches Won Bowling First: 1

Average 1st Inning Score: 188

Average 2nd Inning Score: 168


Head-To-Head 


Matches Played: 26

CSK Won: 15

RR Won: 11


Key Matchups  


Uthappa vs Ashwin: 137/7 at 134 SR

Uthappa vs Chahal: 44/3 at 112 SR


Ruturaj vs Boult: 20/2 at 111 SR

Dhoni vs Boult: 88/3 at 195 SR


Dhoni vs Chahal: 88/2 at 140 SR

Buttler vs Bravo: 57/3 at 142 SR


Key Performers


Jos Buttler, the leading run-scorer in the tournament, has amassed 627 runs in 13 matches at an average of 52.25.


RR Skipper Samson Samson has played some impactful cameo knocks for his side, accumulating 359 runs at an average of 29.92.


Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, with 24 wickets in 13 games at an average of 16.83 and an economy of 7.76.


CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, despite starting the season on a disappointing note, went on to amass 366 runs at an average of 28.15.


Prasidh Krishna has nailed the role of death bowling for RR, bagging 15 wickets in 13 games at an economy of 8.18. 


Mukesh Choudhary, the find of the season for CSK, has taken 16 wickets from 12 games at an average of 23.94. 


Injury Update/Availability: 


Rajasthan Royals: Shimron Hetymer has completed his mandatory quarantine and is likely to be back in RR playing eleven against CSK. 


Chennai Super Kings: Robin Uthappa, who missed the previous game against GT, is likely to make a comeback. 


Squads

 

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Riyan Parag, Rassie van der Dussen, Trent Boult, Shimron Hetmyer, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Karun Nair, James Neesham, Navdeep Saini, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal.

 

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Dwayne Bravo, Simarjeet Singh, Mahesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Tushar Deshpande, Chris Jordan, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, KM Asif, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Matheesha Pathirana, Bhagath Varma.

 

Probable Playing XI 

 

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy.

 

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Mitchell Santner, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary.

 

CREX XI Suggestion

 

Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Devon Conway, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer

All-Rounders: Moeen Ali

Bowlers: Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Matheesha Pathirana

 

Captain: Jos Buttler

Vice-Captain: Devon Conway


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