BLR vs CHE Prediction:The titanic clash will be a virtual semis where the winner will secure the last playoffs berth. RCB has been on a tremendous resurgent form but the defending champions CSK have pedigree on their side. Also with rain predicted for the evening, CSK looks like the favourites to go through in the end.
League: Indian Premier League 2024
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
Date: 18th May, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings are gearing up for a significant showdown in the IPL 2024 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (May 18). The outcome of this match is crucial as the winner will secure the final playoff spot for this season. Rain poses a threat to the game in Bengaluru and if the match is washed out, the visiting team will automatically secure a playoff spot. Bengaluru needs to win and gain two points with a substantial margin (by 18 runs or by chasing the target in 18.1 overs) to qualify for the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings secured a victory against Rajasthan Royals in their last match, making them the favourites to clinch the final playoff spot. Under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai achieved a notable triumph over Bengaluru in the 2024 season opener held in Chennai. Bengaluru, on the other hand, is coming into this game with five consecutive wins and their excellent form coupled with home advantage could be significant. Despite this, RCB has struggled against CSK historically, winning only one of their last five encounters.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are likely to bring in Yash Dayal as the impact player when they are bowling.
Chennai Super Kings are likely to bring in Simarjeet Singh as the impact player when they are bowling.
The match will be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. There will be true bounce on this pitch and it is expected to be a good surface for batting.
According to the weather forecast, there is a 66 per cent chance of rainfall in the evening.
Virat Kohli – Kohli has been in fantastic form this season and is the leading run-scorer so far. The veteran has shown his ability to play a long innings. In a crucial game like this, he is likely to perform. Kohli has scored 661 runs in 13 matches so far at an average of 66.10 and a strike rate of 155.16.
Will Jacks – Jacks will relish batting on this surface which has good bounce. He can change the course of the game when he gets going. He has scored 230 runs in 8 matches so far at an average of 32.86 He can also contribute with his off-spin.
Shivam Dube – Dube has been in terrific form this season. He has been even better with his ability to hit big sixes and taking the spinners on. He has scored 389 runs in 13 matches so far at an average of 38.90 and a strike rate of 169.87. He can also contribute with his medium-pace bowling.
Rajat Patidar – Rajat Patidar has been batting splendidly in the last few matches. The middle-order batter has been menacing against the spinners which can be crucial in the middle overs. It remains to be seen how he manages a strong CSK bowling attack. He has scored 320 runs in 13 matches so far at an impressive strike rate of 179.78.
Ruturaj Gaikwad – Gaikwad is the second-highest run-scorer of this season currently, just behind Virat Kohli. He has been consistent throughout the season. He has scored 583 runs in 13 matches so far at an average of 58.30.
Mahipal Lomror – The left-hander is likely to bat in the lower order and might not get enough balls to make a significant impact with the bat. He might not fetch many points and can be avoided for this game.
Shardul Thakur – Thakur is unlikely to get many wickets here as well as the pitch might not suit his style of bowling. He can be avoided for this game.
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The titanic clash will be a virtual semis where the winner will secure the last playoffs berth. RCB has been on a tremendous resurgent form but the defending champions CSK have pedigree on their side. Also with rain predicted for the evening, CSK looks like the favourites to go through in the end.
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