IPL 2023, Match 17 | CSK vs RR  | Cricket Exchange Fantasy Teams, Player Stats, Probable XIs and Pitch Report

CSK vs RR, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips: IPL 2023, Match 17 (Source: AP Photos)

The 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take the field against Rajasthan Royals (RR). The match will be taking place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, 12th April at 7:30 PM IST. Before the match starts here is all you need to know from player stats, pitch report, head-to-head records of the team and the best player picks for the fantasy contests of the match. 

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Team Journeys in IPL 2023

Chennai Super Kings

It was not a so good start for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023 as they lost the season opener against Gujarat Titans. But after that they have made a strong comeback and have won two matches in the trot. 

The MS Dhoni-led side is currently at number five in the points table with four points under their belt and net run rate of +0.356. 

The four time champions will like to keep the streak unbroken in this match. 

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals have played three matches in the tournament so far. They have won two and have lost one of these competitions and are currently at number two in the points table. 

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Predicted Playing XI of Rajasthan Royals for Match 17 of IPL 2023

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Rajasthan Royals will be looking to win this match and strengthen their position at the top of the table. 

CSK vs RR, Match 17: Pitch Report - MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

The MA Chidambaram Stadium has been the witness to a single match in this IPL between LSG and CSK. That wicket was not at all the traditional slowish and sluggish Chennai pitch. 422 runs were scored in the match in just 40 overs for the loss of 14 wickets. So, it will be interesting to see if  a same kind of flat track is offered or they go back to their traditional spin friendly strip. But seeing the spin depth of Rajasthan Royals, it feels like Chennai will once again present us with a run fest. 

Numbers at the venue (IPL 2023)

Matches: 1
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 0

Average runs batting first: 217
Average runs batting second: 205

Average runs per wicket: 30
Average runs per over: 10.55

CSK vs RR , Match 17: Head-to-Head

The two teams have played 27 matches against each so far in the history of the tournament. The edge of the face off is slightly in favour of the Super Kings, but in recent times things have been pretty even. We might expect a close match between the two teams in this match. 

Head-to-Head (Overall IPL)

Matches: 27
Chennai Super Kings Won: 15
Rajasthan Royals Won: 12

Head-to-head (IPL 2022)

Matches: 1
RR Won:1
CSK Won: 0

Head-to-Head (Last 10 Matches)

Super Kings Won: 5
Royals Won: 5

CSK vs RR, Match 17: Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings Team News

Deepak Chahar and Ben Stokes will not be available for selection due to injury. Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana have joined the team and will be available for selection.

Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI

Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c and wk), Shivam Dube, Dwaine Pretorius, Sisanda Magala, Maheesh Theekshana, Simarjeet Singh and Tushar Deshpande.

Impact Players: Shaik Rasheed, Ambati Rayudu, Akash Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Matheesa Pathirana.

Rajasthan Royals Team News

No major updates

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI

Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhurv Jurel, Jason Holder, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Sandeep Sharma.

Impact Players: Navdeep Saini, Akash Vasisht, Murugan Ashwin, KM Asif, Praveen Dubey

CSK vs RR, Match 17: Top Five Picks

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): The young Indian openers has been in great touch in the tournament so far. Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 189 runs in 3 matches and is a must pick for this match. 
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): The Rajasthan opener has shown great promise in all the matches that he has played. In his current form Jaiswal is a must pick for the match. 
3. Ravindra Jadeja (CSK): The star Indian all-rounder did not start the tournament on the right note. But Ravindra Jadeja bowled brilliantly in the last match and has a good record against the Rajasthan Royals. He will be a crucial pick for the match. 
4. Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): The Indian leg-spinner has started IPL 2023 from where he left off in the previous season. Yuzvendra Chahal already has 8 wickets to his name in 3 matches and there is now way one can miss out on him for this match. 
   
5. Jos Buttler (RR): Jos Buttler has started off the tournament in great form with the bat. Buttler also has a good record against the Chennai Super Kings. So, he is one player you need to have in your fantasy team. 

CSK vs RR, Match 17: Must picks for the match

Chennai Super Kings

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad - 189 Runs in 3 Matches
2. Ravindra Jadeja - 3 Wickets in the last match and a good all-round record against Rajasthan
3. Ajinkya Rahane - 61 Runs off 27 Balls in the last match

Rajasthan Royals

1. Jos Buttler - 152 Runs in 3 Matches
2. Yuzvndra Chahal - 8 Wickets in 3 Matches
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal - 125 Runs in 3 Matches

CSK vs RR, Match 17: Risky Picks

Chennai Super Kings - MS Dhoni, Ambati Rayudu

Rajasthan Royals - Sanju Samson, Trent Boult

CSK vs RR, Match 17: Best Captain and Vice-captain choices

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
2. Jos Buttler (RR)
3. Maheesh Theekshana (CSK)

CSK vs RR, Match 17: Team for Head-to-Head Contests

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CSK vs RR, Fantasy Prediction: Team for Head-to-Head Contests (Powered by Cricket Exchange)

Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Sisanda Magala, Yuzvendra Chahal

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Ravindra Jadeja

CSK: 5 Players; RR: 6 Players

CSK vs RR, Match 17: Team for Winner Takes All Contests

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CSK vs RR, Fantasy Prediction: Team for Winner Takes All Contests (Powered by Cricket Exchange)

Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Jos Buttler
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Dwaine Pretorius, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesa Pathirana, Yuzvendra Chahal

Captain: Devon Conway
Vice-captain: Yashasvi Jaiswal

CSK: 7 Players; RR: 4 Players

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