RCB vs CSK, Dream11 Prediction: IPL 2023, Match 24 (AP Photo)
The 16th edition of the IPL is getting interesting and interesting with each passing game and now the 24th of game of the season will see RCB taking on CSK at M. Chinnaswamy in the Southern Derby. The RCB-CSK game is always one of the most awaited one of the season and expect an electrifying atmosphere when the game starts at 7:30 PM IST on 17th of April.
Two of the biggest names in Indian cricket, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli will be up against each other and let's hope for a cracking encounter. Both teams have won two and lost two of their four games and would be looking to come out all guns blazing in this battle of supremacy.
Let us now look at the important player stats, pitch report, head-to-head record and the best players for the Dream11 Grand League team of the match.
For more Fantasy Tips and Analysis from OneCricket, Click Here.
RCB vs CSK, Head-to-Head
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings have been up against each other 31 times in the IPL before and it is CSK who have the upper hand in this battle. They have won 20 games while RCB have won 10 games against CSK with one game ending with no result.
Head-to-Head (Overall IPL)
Matches: 31
Chennai Super Kings: 20
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 10
No Result: 1
Head-to Head (IPL 2022)
Matches: 2
Chennai Super Kings: 1
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1
Head-to-Head (Last 6 matches)
Matches: 6
Chennai Super Kings: 4
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 2
RCB vs CSK, Pitch Report: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Let us look at the numbers of the venue in IPL
Stadium Records: Overall IPL
Matches: 84
Matches won batting first: 34
Matches won bowling first: 46
Average first innings score: 165
Average second inning score: 145
Spinners Record
Bowling Average: 29.3
Bowling Strike-rate: 22.1
Economy Rate: 7.9
Pacers Record
Bowling Average: 30.2
Bowling Strike-rate: 22
Economy Rate: 8.2
Conclusion
We can expect a high-scoring encounter and plenty of sixes as the pitch at Chinnaswamy is known for being a batting paradise. The team chasing will surely have an advantage here and a team batting first would need to score at least 200 on the board.
RCB vs CSK, Match 24: Playing XIs
RCB Team News
Josh Hazlewood has joined the RCB camp and we might see him playing against CSK in place of Parnell.
RCB Predicted Playing XI
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Josh Hazlewood, Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj.
Impact Players: Karn Sharma, Suyash Prabhudessai, Akash Deep, Michael Bracewell, and Wayne Parnell.
CSK News
MS Dhoni is suffering from knee injury but it according to the reports, it is not that serious. He will play against RCB.
CSK Predicted Playing XI
Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c and wk), Shivam Dube, Dwaine Pretorius, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh, Maheesh Theekshana
Impact Players: Mitchell Santner, Ambati Rayudu Subhransu Senpati, Shaik Rasheed, Matheesha Pathirana
RCB vs CSK, Match 24: Three Must Picks as Per Venue Performance
Virat Kohli (RCB): 2539 runs in 75 innings
MS Dhoni (CSK): 463 runs
Mohammed Siraj (RCB): 14 wickets in 11 matches
RCB vs CSK, Match 24: Three Must Picks as Per Numbers against the Opposition
Virat Kohli (RCB): 979 runs
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK): 281 runs and 26 wickets
Harshal Patel (RCB): 12 wickets
RCB vs CSK, Match 24: Team for Grand League
RCB vs CSK, Dream11 Prediction: Team for Grand Leagues (Powered by Cricket Exchange)
Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Akash Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Captain: Devon Conway
Vice-captain: Glenn Maxwell
RCB: 5 Players, CSK: 6 Players