IPL 2023: Match 37 RR vs CSK Preview, Playing XI, Live Streaming Details & Updates

RR beat CSK in their first meeting in IPL 2023.

Published - 26 Apr 2023, 17:21 IST | Updated - 26 Apr 2023, 17:05 IST

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Following back-to-back losses against LSG and RCB, Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals (RR) are gearing up for their next assignment at home. The side will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur in match 37 of the ongoing IPL 2023 on Thursday, April 27.

Sanju Samson and Co. were relishing a terrific time in the league after winning three consecutive matches which also included them beating Chennai at Chepauk. However, with two losses on the trot, the side will need to bounce back swiftly and put up a fight, considering that CSK have found their form.

MS Dhoni’s Super Kings stand atop the points table with five wins in seven matches and have 10 points. On the other hand, Rajasthan are placed third with eight points including four wins in seven matches thus far.

CSK are having a fabulous campaign, so much so that the side is on course to making a place in the playoffs of the top-tier league yet again. Royals will look to bounce back and give CSK, a run for their money in Thursday’s blockbuster clash.

Pitch and Conditions

The surface at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is a balanced one for both batters and bowlers. However, batters will get the runs towards the latter stages of the innings and any score between 170-190 will be competitive. Spinners are expected to play an integral role in the contest.

Probable Playing XI for RR vs CSK

Rajasthan Royals

Despite enduring a defeat in the last game, Sanju Samson’s Royals are likely to play with the same side. The management would not want to chop and change much and look to obtain a core team to compete for a playoff spot.

Probable Playing XI: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

Chennai Super Kings

Super Kings have found plenty of success with the existing set-up and could likely field the same XI for the forthcoming match against Royals. However, like the previous outing against KKR, the management could most likely bring in Akash Singh as the Impact Player at a certain point.

Probable Playing XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana