IPL 2023, CSK vs RR: Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction
CSK set to take on RR [iplt20.com]
Match 17 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, will witness two in-form sides, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash against each other at the Chepauk, which is a fortress for MS Dhoni and Co. The only thing that pips the Royals ahead of the Kings at the moment is a superior net run rate, as both have gained four points from three matches each.
Team Preview: Chennai Super Kings
The Chennai Super Kings have looked more formidable this season, with their top-order and spinners firing all cylinders so far in the tournament. While Ruturaj Gaikwad remains consistent, others around him like Ambati Rayudu, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shivam Dube have taken charge.
Bowling has revolved around Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner, with Tushar Deshpande spearheading the seam bowling unit.
With Deepak Chahar ruled out, their pace unit looks bleak, however, with the availability of Sri Lankan recruits , they could manage to tie things down in the death overs.
The toss up could be between Rajvardhan Hangargekar and former Rajasthan Royals pacer Akash Singh to replace Chahar in the XI.
Team Preview: Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson captained XI are running high on confidence, winning their last encounter against the Delhi Capitals convincingly. The likes of Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shimron Hetmyer continue to rule the batting charts for their side.
The lack of runs from Samson and Riyan Parag is a worry. Parag's form could tempt the management to play Devutt Padikkal against CSK.
The bowling unit led by Trent Boult has been on the mark, rattling batters upfront.
Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal continue to chokehold their opponents in the middle order, which might also see the inclusion of Adam Zampa, given the conditions at Chepauk.
Match Details
Date and Time: 12 April, 7:30 pm IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming and Broadcast: Jio Cinema & Star Sports Network
PITCH REPORT: The track at MA Chidambaram Stadium will continue to support batting, while assisting spinners in the second half of the match, with dew taking effect. Expect a high-scoring encounter on offer tomorrow.
Predicted Playing XIs
CSK XI: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c and wk), Shivam Dube, Dwaine Pretorius, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Mitchell Santner, Sisanda Magala, and Tushar Deshpande.
Impact Player Probables: Ambati Rayudu, Shaik Rasheed, Akash Singh, Maheesh Theeksana, and Subhranshu Senapati.
RR XI: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c and wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Adam Zampa, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Impact Player Probables: Navdeep Saini, Akash Vasisht, Murugan Ashwin, KM Asif, and Jason Holder.
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: MS Dhoni
Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Tushar Deshpande, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravichandran Ashwin
Captain: Jos Buttler
Vice-Captain: Sanju Samson
Prediction
The numbers are stacked against RR, having lost 12 out of their 27 IPL matches against CSK. The Dhoni-led side has won six IPL matches at Chepauk against RR, while the visiting side has won just one.
However, an all-rounder bowling attack gives Rajasthan an edge this time around. It will be an thrilling contest given CSK's home dominance.
 "Vishal Mehra")
