In the 24th match of the Indian Premier League 2023, Chennai Super Kings will face Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Monday. CSK led by MS Dhoni will be looking to make a comeback on the winning track after suffering a setback in the last game against Rajasthan Royals. They will be keen to register a victory to be in the race to playoffs.
On the other hand, RCB under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, will be riding on confidence after beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. RCB will be playing in front of the home crowd and will be looking to continue their winning run at the M Chinnaswamy stadium. At the same time, RCB should be looking to find a way to stop CSK as the former has a great record at the Chinnaswamy stadium.
RCB vs CSK: Pitch report, records and stats
Fans can expect an electrifying match as this is the only southern derby of the season and it could be Dhoni’s last game at this venue. Looking at his records against RCB and at Chinnaswamy, fans will be excited to witness a vintage MSD. Notably, in the last game at this ground in 2019, CSK skipper MS Dhoni played a blistering knock. He scored unbeaten 84 runs off 48 balls and almost pulled off a victory.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Chinnaswamy stadium is a batting paradise. Having short boundaries with an even pace and bouncing the ground can witness a high-scoring game. Though, it’s a night game and dew can be a factor team will look to chase after winning the toss. It will be a humid day in Bengaluru and pacers can get some help from the pitch in the first innings.
Head-to-Head records:
CSK has an upper hand in the southern Derby as they have been on the winning side most of the time. Overall, in 30 matches RCB has won just ten games while CSK has clinched 19 matches and one game ended with no result. In the last five matches, CSK has won four, while RCB have managed to clinch a game. RCB will look to change the record and will want to register their second consecutive victory.
Total Matches: 30
CSK won: 19
RCB won: 10
At the Venue:
In Bengaluru, CSK and RCB have equal records in nine games. MS Dhoni-led CSK has clinched four matches here and lost equal to the home team. Though, one game ended up with no result.
Total matches: 9
CSK won: 4
RCB won: 4
RCB vs CSK – Players to watch out for:
#Ruturaj Gaikwad: Star CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad is in great form and will be keen to keep scoring for his team. In the ongoing season, he has scored 197 runs in four innings at an average of 65.67 and with a strike rate of 155.12.
#Virat Kohli: Former India skipper Virat Kohli is in sublime form for the last few months. Kohli has hammered three half-centuries in four games and will be eyeing more. In the four games in IPL 2023, he has scored 214 runs with a strike rate of 147 and an average of 71.33.
#MS Dhoni: Former India skipper MS Dhoni has the most runs against RCB. He loves to bat against the Bold army and will be looking to continue his dominance. CSK skipper has also been in great form this year as he has played some vital knocks for his team.
#Faf du Plessis: Along with Virat Kohli RCB skipper Faf du Plessis has helped his team to get a great start in the tournament. In the ongoing season, Faf has scored 197 runs in four innings including two half-centuries. Notably, Faf will be playing against his former team and will be looking to make a point.
#Mohammed Siraj: The world no.1 ODI bowler Mohammed Siraj has been one of the biggest strengths of RCB’s bowling attack. He can swing the bowl in both directions and can give RCB some early breakthroughs. He has clinched seven wickets in four games.
