Friday, 22 Mar CSK vs RCB Match Prediction, Betting Odds and Tips

Key Match Factors – CSK vs RCB

• Toss is expected to play a key role in the game. The pitch at Chepauk helps the spinners, but batting in the second-half may get a little easier. The team winning the toss may end up having an advantage.
•  The winner of the match could well be decided by which team plays spin bowling better. If the RCB batters can effectively tackle the CSK spinners, they will be in with a great chance of winning
• Faf du Plessis knows what it feels like playing at the Chepauk, having played for CSK for a few seasons.
•  CSK are likely to pack their team with spin-bowling options to exploit the spin-friendly conditions at the Chepauk.

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Match Preview

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are set to lock horns in Match No.1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium will host the contest.

The Super Kings are the defending champions after they beat Gujarat Titans in a thrilling final last year when Ravindra Jadeja helped his team snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Jadeja tonked Mohit Sharma for a six down the ground, after which he collected a four through fine leg to raise his hands in delight. Led by the enigmatic MS Dhoni, the Super Kings have moulded themselves into a brute force.

RCB, on the other hand, are yet to win an IPL title despite having some of the best players from around the world. Recently, it was the women’s team, led by Smriti Mandhana, that won the second edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Faf du Plessis’ men would want to draw inspiration from Smriti Mandhana and Co. Having played 4 finals, including one in the 2011 Champions League T20, and losing all of them, the Challengers will be keen to turn their fortunes around.

The focus will be on Virat Kohli, who is fresh after taking a break from international cricket due to personal reasons. The likes of Glenn Maxwell, Alzarri Joseph and Rajat Patidar would also hold the key for them.

Head-to-Head Record Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

On the head-to-head count, the Super Kings have dominated with 21 wins to their names. RCB, on the other hand, have won 10 matches. In their last 6 meetings, CSK have won 5 times. Moreover, since the 2008 edition, the Challengers have lost 7 matches in a row at the Chepauk. However, one cannot undermine RCB, who have the ammunition to come up trumps.