The high-voltage clash between RCB and CSK is all set to take place on May 18th, 2024, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This is the 68th match of the IPL 2024 season and is crucial for both teams’ playoff aspirations.
RCB: Riding high on a 47-run victory against Delhi Capitals, RCB will be confident. Faf du Plessis’ leadership and a strong batting line-up featuring Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell will be key to their success.
CSK: CSK also came into the match with a winning momentum after their 5-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form with the bat and experience of MS Dhoni in the middle order will be vital for their chances.
Pitch Report: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium boasts a batting-friendly pitch, with a flat surface allowing for big scores. Bowlers will need to be sharp with their pace and variations to restrict the flow of runs.
Prediction (for informational purposes only):
This match promises to be a close encounter. Both teams are well-balanced and in good form. RCB might have a slight edge due to their home advantage and the batting-friendly pitch. However, CSK‘s experience in handling pressure situations should not be underestimated.
Here’s a breakdown of possible outcomes:
RCB Victory: Higher chance due to home advantage and batting depth.
CSK Victory: They can take early wickets and restrict the RCB batting.
Close Contest: Likely a scenario with both teams fighting neck-and-neck.
IPL 2024 Points Table (Top 4):
| TEAMS | M | W | L | T | N/R | PT | NRR | Series Form | Next | For | Against |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1.428 | W W W W A | vs RR | 2389/225.0 | 2135/232.2 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.273 | W L L L L | vs KKR | 2334/252.1 | 2310/257.1 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.528 | W L W L W | vs RCB | 2333/254.4 | 2197/254.3 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.406 | L L W L W | vs GT, PBKS | 2390/227.5 | 2385/236.3 |
| Delhi Capitals | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | -0.377 | W L W L W | – | 2573/267.0 | 2762/275.5 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.387 | W W W W W | vs CSK | 2540/249.0 | 2455/250.1 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.787 | L W L L L | vs MI | 2269/257.5 | 2325/242.3 |
| Gujarat Titans | 13 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | -1.063 | L L L W A | vs SRH | 2040/238.2 | 2101/218.2 |
| Punjab Kings | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.347 | W W L L W | vs SRH | 2273/254.3 | 2397/258.2 |
| Mumbai Indians | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.271 | L L L W L | vs LSG | 2372/248.5 | 2446/249.3 |
Head to Head
Last 10 Matches Played
RCB won – 7 CSK won – 3
Last 4 meetings
RCB won – 5 CSK won – 3 No result – 0
Probable Playing XI
RCB PREDICTED PLAYING XI
- Faf du Plessis (c)
- Virat Kohli
- Glenn maxwell
- Rajat Patidar
- Cameron Green
- Mahipal Lomror
- Dinesh Karthik (wk)
- Karn Sharma
- Mohammed Siraj
- Lockie Ferguson
- Yash Dayal
CSK PREDICTED PLAYING XI
- Ruturaj Gaikwad ©
- Rachin Ravindra
- Daryl Mitchell
- Shivam Dube
- Moeen Ali
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Mitchel Santner
- Shardul Thakur
- Tushar Deshpande
- Simarjeet Singh
MATCH PREDICTION
Must Picks
RCB vs DC- M Siraj, Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube
Dream11 RCB vs CSKfantasy team
Wicket-Keeper: Dinesh Karthik,
Batters: Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra
All-rounder: Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Vijaykumar Vyshak, M Siraj, Simarjeet Singh
Captain and Vice-Captain picks
Captain: Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Faf du Plessis
Vice-Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube
RCB Squad:
Faf du Plessis (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyyash Prabhudesai, Will Jacques, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandge, Mayank Dagar, Vijay Kumar Vaishak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Sourav Chauhan.
CSK Squad:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dubey, Rajvardhan Hangarkar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Chaudhary, Ajinkya Rahane, Sheikh Rashid, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Mahish Tikshina, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avnish Rao Aravali.
FAQs:-
When is the match?
– May 18th, 2024
Where is the match?
– M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Who are the captains?
– Faf du Plessis (RCB), MS Dhoni (CSK)
What are the strengths of each team?
– RCB: Batting, Home Advantage; CSK: Experience, Bowling
Who is favored to win?
– RCB (slight edge)
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form and past records. The actual outcome of the match may vary.
