CSK vs RCB Dream11 Preview: Chennai Super Kings will kick start their title defence when they host Royal Challengers Bangalore in the blockbuster opening IPL 2024 game at MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 22, at 08:00 PM. An IPL opening game needs no extra spice to build up the excitement, but MS Dhoni‘s announcement that he is stepping down as captain has added an ingredient to the match that is hard to digest for CSK fans.
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For Royal Challengers Bangalore followers, the excitement is for all the different reasons. First, the IPL 2024 is a fresh start in their quest for the title, and second, the squad has new faces, like Cameron Green and Lockie Ferguson, who added depth to the team.
CSK vs RCB Pitch & Weather Report
Expect a clear sky today with the temperature hovering around 30°C. But the conditions are likely to be humid and could affect the bowling team in the second innings.
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is renowned for being slow, so expect spinners to chunk out the overs. But the ball is likely to swing for the pace bowlers at the start of the second innings.
CSK vs RCB Head To Head Record
CSK boss the head-to-head record against RCB. Both teams have faced each other 31 times over the years, with Chennai winning a staggering 20 encounters, while RCB could fathom only 7 wins. One solitary game ended in no result.
| Matches Played | 31 |
| CSK Wins | 20 |
| RCB Wins | 10 |
| No Result | 01 |
Injury and availability News
- Devon Conway has undergone surgery on his left thumb which he suffered in the T20I series against Australia. He has been ruled out for at least four weeks.
- Matheesha Pathirana has been nursing an injury and might not recover in time for the clash against RCB.
TOP Picks For CSK vs RCB Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Virat Kohli: The former Indian captain has been out of action for a couple of months, but expect the 35-year-old to come into his own in his first outing.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: The 27-year-old was one of the reasons CSK won the title last season. With the added responsibilities of captaining the side, his game could go even higher.
- Glenn Maxwell: The Australian superstar is a two-way player who can impact the game with both bat and ball.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Just like Maxwell, Jadeja can contribute with both bat and ball. His fielding is an added bonus when it comes to earning Dream11 points.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Daryl Mitchell: New Zealand all-rounder has been in red-hot form for the Kiwis. He is an effective bowler as well, and Gaikwad might throw the ball at him for a couple of overs.
- Cameron Green: He was bought for a staggering 16.5 crores in the IPL auction. The huge price might put extra pressure on his shoulders, but he has shown in the past that he can handle pressure.
CSK vs RCB Predicted Lineups
Chennai Super Kings:
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Rachin Ravindra
Ajinkya Rahane
Shivam Dube
Daryl Mitchell/Moeen Ali
Ravindra Jadeja
Mitchell Santner
MS Dhoni (c/wk)
Shardul Thakur
Deepak Chahar
Maheesh Theekshana
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Faf du Plessis (c)
Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar
Cameron Green
Glenn Maxwell
Mahipal Lomror
Dinesh Karthik (wk)
Lockie Ferguson
Karn Sharma
Mohammed Siraj
Akash Deep
CSK vs RCB Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik
Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj
CSK vs RCB Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik
Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Daryl Mitchell
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, M Theekshana
