IPL 2024, Match 68: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Match Preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continue their ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 by taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Both sides face off in game 68 of the tournament at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 18. It is a do-or-die clash for both sides, as a win for Chennai would mean qualification to the playoffs. 

However, the same will not be the case for RCB. Simply winning against CSK will not do the trick for the Faf du Plessis-led side. Currently, RCB finds itself in sixth place in the standings. Having played 13 matches so far, RCB has won six and lost the remaining seven. With 12 points to their name, the team has maintained a net run rate of 0.387.

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings find themselves in fourth place in the standings. The side has 14 points to their name after 13 matches played, where they have won seven games and lost the remaining six. The five-time champions maintain a net run rate of 0.528.

For RCB to make it to the knockout stages of the tournament, the side will have to defeat CSK in a way, that helps them surpass the side’s net run rate of 0.528, which will see RCB jump to fourth place in the standings and make it to the knockout rounds. 

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M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:

The surface at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is one that is called the batter’s paradise, a high scoring encounter could be quite the possibility on such a pitch. Staying patient and opting to bowl first could be the wise decision on this surface.

Probable Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

With the absence of Will Jacks in their batting lineup, Glenn Maxwell will be expected to make a comeback in the squad for the clash against Chennai. With the dependable duo of Kohli and Du Plessis opening, RCB will aim to register a big win.

Predicted XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj, Swapnil Singh

Impact Substitute: Suyash Prabhudessai

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Chennai Super Kings will be expected to make minimal changes to their lineup. With Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad opening once again, the five-time champions will hope for a brisk start and breeze past the in-form RCB.

Predicted XI: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Samir Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh

Impact Substitute: Ajinkya Rahane

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RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Record

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