RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are set to host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday evening in what will be a season-defining game for both teams. CSK will move to the knockout rounds with a win, but the calculation is not that straightforward for RCB, who have to fulfill certain conditions in order to finish in the top four at the expense of, of course, CSK.
Since RCB have an inferior net run rate compared to CSK, the Bangalore outfit must beat Chennai by at least an 18-run margin if they bat first.
But if CSK bat first and RCB get to chase the target, they must do so before or at 18.1 overs, meaning 11 deliveries must be remaining before RCB surpass CSK’s total.
RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 Playoff Scenario
It’s not a demanding situation. RCB have already negotiated far tougher situations this season. They were sitting last on the table after losing 7 times in the first 8 rounds. Nobody could have predicted that Virat Kohli and his team would find themselves in a position where their playoff destiny is in their own hands. RCB now have to make sure that the hard work they put in during the last five games, winning all, doesn’t go in vain.
This game is even more important for Ruturaj Gaikwad. This is perhaps the most important and demanding game for him in his short captaincy stint yet. Although a negative result won’t have any drastic impact on his captaincy, it might influence whether he is considered a long-term captaincy material. Also, there’s the small matter of defending the IPL crown, and that road go through this game.
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RCB vs CSK Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned to be one of the flattest pitches in the world. In fact, the pitch has played as per its nature, providing all the support to the batters during the course of IPL 2024, and offering little or nothing to the bowlers. This notion is backed by the average first innings score at this venue this season, which stands at 193.33, while the second innings score is 178.5. So expect another run-rest when RCB and CSK play out this all-important IPL match. The team batting first must score in excess of 185-190 runs to stand a decent chance of winning this match.
Weather Report: There’s bad news for RCB fans as there’s 70% chance of rain on Saturday. If the rain plays the spoilsport and the game is washed out, CSK and RCB will share one point each and in that case, CSK will go through to the knockout round. Temperature is likely to remain below 30°C, but the humidity level is likely to touch 70%.
RCB vs CSK Head To Head Record
RCB are one of the favorites teams for CSK as they have won 21 times in 32 head-to-head encounters against the Bangalore outfit.
| Matches played | 32 |
| RCB Wins | 10 |
| CSK Wins | 21 |
| No Result | 01 |
RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Royal Challengers Bangalore
- With Will Jacks leaving for England for national duties, RCB are forced to make changed to their playing 11.
- One player who is likely to replace Jacks in RCB’s Plying XI is Glenn Maxwell. Although the Australian has been out of form, he is a big-game player.
- Also, Rajat Patidar might play at no-3, followed either Maxwell or Cameron Green at no-4.
- No other change is expected in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Playing XI vs Chennai Super Kings.
- If RCB bowl in the 2nd innings, Swapnil Singh might is expected to play as an Impact Player.
Chennai Super Kings
- CSK will be without an England player as Moeen Ali has left for England to play in the T20I series against Pakistan.
- That means, Ajinkya Rahane might be recalled back into CSK Playing XI, and play alongside Rachin Ravindra as an opener, with Ruturaj Gaikwad batting at no-3.
- The composition of rest of Chennai’s Playing XI should remain the same.
- If CSK bowl in the 2nd innings, Tushar Deshpande should be the Impact Player.
TOP Picks For RCB vs CSK Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Virat Kohli: Big games call for big performances from big players, and there’s no bigger name in world cricket than Virat Kohli. It’s not just the name, but his current form makes Kohli a no-nonsense option to have in Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams. With 661 runs in 13 innings, Kohli is the current Orange Cap holder in the league.
Virat Kohli in IPL 2024: Runs: 661 | 100s: 01 | 50s: 05 | 4s: 56 | 6s: 33. - Ruturaj Gaikwad: Besides the fight between RCB and CSK for the two points, there’s another battle that will be fought between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli. What Kohli is doing for RCB this season, Gaikwad is doing for CSK. The 27-year-old is leading the scoring charts for CSK, having made 583 runs in 13 innings.
Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL 2024: Runs: 583 | 100s: 01 | 50s: 04 | 4s: 58 | 6s: 18. - Faf du Plessis: RCB captain Faf du Plessis is a dangerous player who can take the game away from the opponents in the powerplay. He doesn’t hold back at all and likes to take off from the first ball. The 39-year-old South African is maintaining a strike-rate at almost 170.
Faf du Plessis in IPL 2024: Runs: 367 | 50s: 03 | 4s: 42 | 6s: 17. - Ravindra Jadeja: The CSK star needs no introduction at all. He is two players rolled into one. Jadeja might have to play a big part in this game. His four-over spell could be critical, while he could be needed to play a big part with the bat as well. And we know, he is more than capable of playing the roles of batter and bowler in the same match.
Ravindra Jadeja in IPL 2024: Runs: 225 | Wickets: 08.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Shivam Dube: Shivam Dube‘s form has taken a turn for the worse in the last few games, but despite that, he sits second on CSK’s scoring charts. It shows how consistently he was scoring runs prior to his recent lean patch. But he is a quality, a dangerous player in any situation, and on a flat pitch, he might erupt with something special.
Shivam Dube in IPL 2024: Runs: 389 | 50s: 03 | 4s: 28 | 6s: 28. - Rajat Patidar: The 30-year-old RCB batter has played some crucial innings in IPL 2024. The special thing about him is the strike-rate which is touching 180. The way he is hitting the ball and scoring runs, he certainly holds the key in case Kohli and du Plessis departs early in the match. He can make the difference in your RCB vs CK Dream11 Today IPL Teams as well.
Rajat Patidar in IPL 2024: Runs: 320 | 50s: 05 | 4s: 17 | 6s: 27. - Daryl Mitchell: Daryl Mitchell is certainly a player who knows how to turn up in style in big games. He has played some critical innings for New Zealand, and this is one such game where the stakes are sky high. The 32-year-old will certainly be a key player for CSK. He has scored 314 runs in 12 innings this season, including two half-centuries.
Daryl Mitchell in IPL 2024: Runs: 314 | 50s: 02 | 4s: 27 | 6s: 10. - Cameron Green: He is certainly a player who has regained his form after some good show with both bat and ball in the last few matches. With Will Jacks gone, the Australian will have to take even more responsibility in this game. The former Mumbai Indians all-rounder has scored 190 runs and taken 8 wickets in IPL 2024.
Cameron Green in IPL 2024: Runs: 190 | Wickets: 08. - Dinesh Karthik: Although he bats deep down the order but he is a player who can make a lasting impact on the match in a matter of few overs. In 11 innings this season, he has made 301 runs. He is worth the shot either as a captain or vice-captain in at least one or two Fantasy Cricket Teams.
Dinesh Karthik in IPL 2024: Runs: 301 | 50s: 02 | 4s: 25 | 6s: 21.
Players Worth Considering
- Virat Kohli: Having claimed 16 wickets in 12 innings, he is CSK’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024.
- Yash Dayal: With 13 wickets, he is RCB’s leading wicket-taker.
- Rachin Ravindra: Has the ability to win games on his own. He could be CSK’s X -Factor.
- Mohammed Siraj: In good form. Has taken 12 wickets in 12 innings in IPL 2024.
- Simarjeet Singh: CSK’s bowler has taken 5 wickets in 3 games, including a 3-wicket haul in the last match against Rajasthan Royals.
RCB vs CSK Predicted Lineups
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (VC), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Swapnil Singh (Impact Player)
Chennai Super Kings: Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (WK), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana (Impact Player)
RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Teams
RCB vs CSK Dream 11 Prediction Team 1 (Updated)
- Wicketkeepers: D Karthik
- Batsmen: V Kohli (C), R Gaikwad (VC), S Dube, D Mitchell
- All-rounders: R Jadeja, C Green, G Maxwell
- Bowlers: S Singh, M Siraj, M Theekshana
RCB vs CSK Dream 11 Prediction Team 2 (Updated)
- Wicketkeepers: D Karthik
- Batsmen: V Kohli, F du Plessis (C), R Ravindra (VC), R Gaikwad
- All-rounders: R Jadeja, G Maxwell
- Bowlers: T Deshpande, Y Dayal, M Theekshana, K Sharma
