IPL 2024 Match 68, RCB Vs CSK | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis shaking hands during IPL 2024 (BCCI)

In what comes to the IPL 2024's most important clash, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will go head-to-head on Saturday (May 17) in Match 68 of the ongoing edition at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With three places already settled in playoffs, the winner of this fixture have a golden opportunity to complete the franchise in the next round.

RCB Vs CSK: Team Previews

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

 IPL 2024 turned out to be an absolute cinematic masterpiece for RCB, who suffered six defeats on the trot and were on the verge of becoming the first team to be eliminated from the competition. However, then the script turned upside down, with Virat Kohli shining like a star to power them to five wins on the bounce.

Kohli, Du Plessis celebrating RCB's roaring comeback (AP)

Now, the situation is clear, and RCB have their fate in their own hands to qualify for the next round. However, they won't have their emerging sensation, Will Jacks, to complete a dramatic turnaround. Jacks has returned to England, alongside many IPL stars, to prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup 2024.

In Jacks' absence, RCB's primary replacement should be Glenn Maxwell, who has been in torturous form in the IPL 2024, resulting in him being dropped not once but twice. The others, given the collective performance they have been putting on, are expected to retain their places unless there is any major injury threat.

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Chennai Super Kings

CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, have never found any rhythm throughout the IPL 2024. Even though they emerged victorious on seven out of 13 occasions, there are plenty of areas, plagued with injuries, that have made their lives miserable. Still, a win in this fixture will guarantee their position in the playoffs.

A fan touching MS Dhoni's feet (AP)

In fact, if things go in their favour in other fixtures, they can even finish among the top two sides. However, similar to RCB, they won't have the services of Moeen Ali, who has returned to England for the same reason.

Who will come up in Moeen's place? Probably Mitchell Santner. The Kiwi all-rounder has had one bad game, and mind you, he can be very handy with the bat as well. The others, unless Deepak Chahar makes a miracle to return, will, in all likelihood, keep their places.

RCB Vs CSK: Match Details & Live Streaming

RCB Vs CSK: M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

Pitches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium are flat like road, although we have seen spinners find some assistance this season. Even the ones who can bowl cutters and pace-off deliveries have succeeded here, making it an interesting surface for two sides with plenty of options in their bags.

RCB Vs CSK: Probable Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal

Impact Sub: Swapnil Singh In For Rajat Patidar

Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana

Impact Sub - Sameer Rizvi In For Simarjeet Singh

RCB Vs CSK: Fantoss Fantasy Tips

RCB Vs CSK: Winner Prediction

It's a very tough one to predict. Yet, our recommendation will go with the current form of RCB, and they should complete a miraculous turnaround with a victory over CSK.

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