IPL 2024 CSK vs RCB: Karthik over MSD? Here are the Fantasy Tips for Match 1

CHE vs RCB, IPL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the First Match [X]CHE vs RCB, IPL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the First Match [X]

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) is all set to fever-fuse the Indian subcontinent. The tournament's opening game will see the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), take the field against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). 

The match will be played on March 22nd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium at 8:00 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top fantasy predictions, tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.  


CSK vs RCB Head-to-head Stats

Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played 32 games against each other in the IPL. CSK has been the dominant side in the contest, winning 21 out of these games, while RCB has managed ten wins, with one match ending in no result. 

It was a high-scoring affair when these two teams played against each other the last time. Chennai Super Kings batted first in that game and were carried by Devon Conway and Shivam Dube; they posted a massive total of 226/6 in their 20 overs. 

While chasing, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell set up the chase brilliantly for RCB. It looked like they would cruise past the winning line. But with the fall of the two prime batters, the chase started to fall apart for the team. In the end, RCB reached 218/8 in their 20 overs and lost the game by eight runs. 

RCB will be eager to avenge their last defeat and get their tournament off to a great start. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings will be looking to put the strongest foot forward and establish themselves as the defending champions. 

Stats
Matches
Chennai Super Kings Won
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won
No Result
Overall3221101
Last Five Matches5410
At MA Chidambaram Stadium8710

Toss Update: RCB have won the toss and have decided to bat first

CSK vs RCB Pitch Report

Two different strips were used at the MA Chidambaram Stadium for IPL 2023. While on one of the tracks, the batters could score freely, and the toss did not matter much; the other track looked like a traditional Chidambaram track, with its slow nature supporting the spinners. 

Chidambaram Stadium has been a fort for the CSK team. They have won nearly 71% of the games played here. Considering the power-packed RCB batting line-up, CSK might give them a slow, spin-friendly wicket. 


MA Chidambaram Stadium (IPL 2023)

Matches: 9
Matches won batting first: 4
Matches won batting second: 5

Average first innings total: 170
Average second innings total: 156
Highest total recorded: 217/7 by Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants
Lowest total recorded: 101/10 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians


Fantasy Value from the Pitch Report

  • MA Chidambaram Stadium is expected to serve a spin-friendly, slowish track for the opening fixture of the IPL 2024. In that case, the new ball will be vital for the batters; hence, the top-order batters will be good picks. 
  • Spinners from both teams will be very crucial choices. They could emerge as the game changers. 


CSK vs RCB Fantasy Cricket Tips

Chennai Super Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Rachin Ravindra is expected to be a part of the playing XI for the first match. He proved himself a good player of spinning bowling during the World Cup 2023. Besides, he can bowl two to three overs of efficient left-arm orthodox and, hence, could be a great utility choice for the game. 
  • Ravindra Jadeja had an average IPL 2023 for CSK, but he stood out in the final, scoring the winning runs for his team. He has been in good form recently in the international arena. Jadeja will be key for this game with both the bat and the ball, thus a must-pick. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Heavy Fantasy XI

  • Glenn Maxwell has always had the potential to be a game-changer with the bat. But nowadays, he has also improved his performance with the ball. His couple of overs of off-spin could be crucial in the game, and given his power-hitting, Maxwell will be a good choice for the match. 
  • The RCB skipper Faf du Plessis has a good record at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. He was a mainstay of the CSK batting during his time at the franchise and knows the venue quite nicely. Du Plessis could be an important choice for the game. 


CSK vs RCB Winner Predictions

Chennai Super Kings have been dominant against Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the years. Their record at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is also quite impeccable. Given the past face-off records and the record of CSK at the venue, it seems like the opening game will tilt in favour of the defending champions. 


CSK vs RCB Top Player Picks

Rachin Ravindra could be an effective choice for the game [X]Rachin Ravindra could be an effective choice for the game [X]

Rachin Ravindra (CSK)

  • The Kiwi all-rounder proved himself as a steady top-order batter in World Cup 2023. Rachin Ravindra handled spin bowling very nicely during the tournament. On a spin-friendly wicket, Ravindra could be an effective bowler too. So, this makes Rachin a crucial choice for the game. 

Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)

  • The Indian all-rounder has recently been in decent bowling form in the international circuit. Jadeja has proved again that he is more than useful with the bat in the lower-order, making him an essential choice for the game. 


Glenn Maxwell will be a key player for RCB in the match [X]Glenn Maxwell will be a key player for RCB in the match [X]

Glenn Maxwell (RCB)

  • The Australian power-hitter can be a game-changer with the bat. Glenn Maxwell can also be very useful with the ball in hand, making him a vital choice for fantasy contests. 

Faf du Plessis (RCB)

  • The RCB skipper will be a mainstay of the team's batting line-up. Faf du Plessis has a decent record at Chepauk and is quite familiar with the venue. A lot will depend on Du Plessis, making him an essential pick for the game. 


CSK vs RCB Differential Picks

Maheesh Theekshana (CSK)

The Sri Lanka off-spinner will be an important cog in the CSK bowling mechanism. Theeksana's ability to deliver with the ball at any stage of a T20 game makes him a great differential choice for the game. 

Cameron Green (RCB)

This Australian all-rounder is a power hitter. Cameron Green can be used as a floater by RCB, and he can also be helpful with a couple of overs with the ball. If Green finds his way into playing XI, he could be a game-changing pick. 


CSK vs RCB Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket, and the strengths of the two teams a 1-4-4-2 or a 1-5-4-1 combination will be ideal for the game. 


CSK vs RCB Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

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Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Karthik
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Shardul Thakur

Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-captain: Glenn Maxwell

Chennai Super Kings: 6 Players; Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 5 Players


CSK vs RCB Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

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Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni
Batters; Daryl Mitchell, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Suyash Prabhudessai, Virat Kohli
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Reece Topley

Captain: Faf du Plessis
Vice-captain: Daryl Mitchell

Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players; Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 6 Players