IPL 2024 CSK vs RR: Match 61 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

CSK vs RR, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 61st Match [AP Photos]

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 61st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 12th at 3:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

CSK vs RR Toss Update

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and they will bat first.

Chennai Super Kings Changes: Maheesh Theeskshana replaces Mitchell Santner

Rajasthan Royals Changes: Dhruv Jurel comes back. 

CSK vs RR Head-to-head Stats

The Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals have played 29 games against each other. This has been a very close face-off as CSK have managed 15 wins, whereas the Royals have won 14.  

The last time these two teams played was in the 37th match of IPL 2023 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The Royals batted first in the game, led by a brilliant knock by Yashasvi Jaiswal (77 off 43). RR posted 202/5 in their 20 overs. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dubey tried to take the Chennai Super Kings close to the target. But their efforts were not enough. CSK were restricted to 170/6 as the Royals won the game by 32 runs. 

The Royals will want to win this game and ensure their top two finish on the league stage. On the other hand, the Super Kings need a win to stay in contention for a place in the top four. This promises to be an exciting clash as both teams need the two points that are at stake in this game. 

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MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records Ahead Of CSK vs RR

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CSK vs RR  Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium wicket has slightly differed from its traditional slowish and sluggish nature. It has been a better batting track, so we have seen a few 200-plus scores. But the spinners or the pacers who use their slower deliveries brilliantly cannot be kept out of the game. We can expect a close contest game between the bat and the ball.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 6
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won batting second: 4

Average first innings total: 183
Average second innings total: 162
Highest total recorded: 213/4 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
Lowest total recorded: 134/10 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• The batters have so far enjoyed the surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL 2024. Batters who can build their innings steadily would be good picks for the fantasy contests. 
• Spinners could be the game-changers on this wicket. Pacers with a slower delivery in their repertoire will be good options for the fantasy contests. 

CSK vs RR Fantasy Cricket Tips

Chennai Super Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• Ruturaj Gaikwad has been the highest run-scorer for CSK in the tournament. He is in good form and will be one of the safer choices for the fantasy contests. While Gaikwad did an excellent job in the opening slot, Shivam Dube was the mainstay for the team in the middle order. The Southpaw will also be a good option for the fantasy contests. Besides these two batters, Daryl Mitchell is doing an excellent job with the bat for the team and could be an efficient part of your fantasy team. 
• In the absence of Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman, Tushar Deshpande has been the prime wicket-taker for CSK. Deshpande should be a must-pick for this game. 

Rajasthan Royals Heavy Fantasy XI

• Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag have been the most effective batters for RR in IPL 2024. These two batters will be the safer choices for the fantasy contests of the match. 
• Yuzvendra Chahal has been the highest wicket-taker for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024. He could be an advantageous choice for the Chepauk wicket. Along with Chahal, Trent Boult and Avesh Khan could also be good options. 

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CSK vs RR Winner Prediction

The Super Kings could be hard to defeat at their home ground. But the Royals have played excellent cricket in this edition of the tournament and would have an advantage going into this game. 

CSK vs RR Top Player Picks

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 541 Runs in 12 Matches
• After a cold start to the tournament, Ruturaj Gaiwkad picked up the form and played some brilliant knocks. He is currently the highest run-scorer for CSK and would be a safe choice for the fantasy contests. 
  

Tushar Deshpande has been the higehst wicket-take for CSK in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Tushar Deshpande (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 14 Wickets in 11 Matches
• In the absence of Pathirana and Rahman, Deshpande has been CSK's leading wicket-taker. Although he has been expensive, he has picked up wickets. The Indian medium-pacer will be one of the safer choices for fantasy contests. 

Sanju Samson (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 471 Runs in 11 Matches
• The RR skipper has shown great maturity and composure throughout IPL 2024. Sanju Samson has been very consistent with his run scoring and will be a safe choice for the match's fantasy contests. 

Yuzvendra Chahal is the highest wicket-taker for RR in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Yuzvendra Chahal (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 14 Wickets in 11 Matches
• Even though the Indian leg-spinner has not been at his best for the last couple of games, Yuzvendra Chahal has been the team's highest wicket-taker. The pitch at Chepauk is known for assisting the spinners, and we can expect Chahal to play a significant role in this game. 

CSK vs RR Differential Picks

Daryl Mitchell (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 292 Runs in 11 Matches
• The Kiwi middle-order batter had a cold start to the tournament. Daryl Mitchell struggled to find form and rhythm at the beginning. But in the last couple of games, Mitchell has been doing a good job and could be a decisive choice in the fantasy contests. 

Yasashvi Jaiswal (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 320 Runs in 11 Matches 
• The Indian left-handed opener was completely out of form for most of the tournament. But Yashasvi Jaiswal has regained his touch in the last few games and could be a rewarding choice for the fantasy contests of the match.

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CSK vs RR Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and the form of the players a 1-5-2-3 combination could be ideal for the game. 

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

Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Riyan Parag

Chennai Super Kings: 6 Players; Rajasthan Royals: 5 Players

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

Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Rovman Powell, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Captain: Sanju Samsom
Vice-captain: Shivam Dube

Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players; Rajasthan Royals: 6 Players