IPL Match 68 CSK against RCB: Prediction, Analysis, Records

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Table of Contents

• Match Details

• Win Probability and Expert Predictions

• Venue Guide

• Broadcast Guide

• Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad

• Chennai Super Kings Squad

• Playing XI for Today's IPL Match

• RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Record

• Key Stats

• RCB vs CSK at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

• Weather & Pitch Report

• Key Player Milestones

• Team Form and Performance before match 68

• RCB vs CSK Fantasy Team Prediction for Match 68, IPL 2024

• Importance of Match 68: RCB vs CSK

• IPL 2024: Orange Cap and Purple Cap Leaders, Points Table

• FAQs for RCB vs CSK Match 68, IPL 2024

Match Details

• Match: RCB vs CSK, 68th Match, Indian Premier League 2024

• Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024

• Time: 7:30 PM

• Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Win Probability

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have a little higher win chance than the Chennai Super Kings (CSK)—52% versus 48%—according to IPL42bet experts.

Expert Predictions

Who will win today's IPL match?

• Based on analysis and stats from IPL42bet, RCB is favored to win today's match.

Best Batsman Prediction:

• Watch out for Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is expected to shine in today's match.

Best Bowler Prediction:

• Yash Dayal is predicted to be the standout bowler for match 68.

First Innings Score Prediction:

• RCB is expected to score 180+ while CSK is predicted to score 190+

Venue Guide

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

• City: Bengaluru

• Capacity: 40,000

• Ends: Pavilion End, BEML End

• Hosts to: Karnataka, Royal Challengers Bangalore

Broadcast Guide

Streaming: Jio Cinema, Star Sports Network

Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad

• Faf du Plessis (C): Right-Handed Batsman

• Rajat Patidar: Right-Handed Batsman

• Saurav Chauhan: Left-Handed Batsman

• Suyash Prabhudessai: Right-Handed Batsman

• Virat Kohli: Right-Handed Batsman

• Will Jacks: Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Cameron Green: Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

• Glenn Maxwell: Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Mahipal Lomror: Left-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Manoj Bhandage: Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Bowler

• Mayank Dagar: Right-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Swapnil Singh: Right-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Tom Curran: Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

• Anuj Rawat (Wk): Left-Handed Batsman

• Dinesh Karthik (Wk): Right-Handed Batsman

• Akash Deep: Right-Arm Medium Bowler

• Alzarri Joseph: Right-Arm Fast Bowler

• Himanshu Sharma: Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

• Karn Sharma: Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

• Lockie Ferguson: Right-Arm Fast Bowler

• Mohammed Siraj: Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

• Rajan Kumar: Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

• Reece Topley: Left-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

• Vyshak Vijay Kumar: Right-Arm Medium Bowler

• Yash Dayal: Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

Chennai Super Kings Squad

• Ajinkya Rahane: Right-Handed Batsman

• Ruturaj Gaikwad (C): Right-Handed Batsman

• Sameer Rizvi: Right-Handed Batsman

• Shaik Rasheed: Right-Handed Batsman

• Ajay Mandal: Left-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Daryl Mitchell: Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Bowler

• Mitchell Santner: Left-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Moeen Ali: Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Nishant Sindhu: Left-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Rachin Ravindra: Left-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Ravindra Jadeja: Left-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Shardul Thakur: Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

• Shivam Dube: Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Bowler

• Aravelly Avanish (Wk): Left-Handed Batsman

• MS Dhoni (Wk): Right-Handed Batsman

• Deepak Chahar: Right-Arm Medium Bowler

• Maheesh Theekshana: Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

• Matheesha Pathirana: Right-Arm Fast Bowler

• Mukesh Choudhary: Left-Arm Medium Bowler

• Mustafizur Rahman: Left-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

• Prashant Solanki: Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

• Rajvardhan Hangargekar: Right-Arm Medium Bowler

• Richard Gleeson: Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

• Simarjeet Singh: Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

• Tushar Deshpande: Right-Arm Medium Bowler

Playing XI for Today's IPL Match

Royal Challengers Bangalore

• Faf du Plessis (c)

• Virat Kohli

• Will Jacks

• Rajat Patidar

• Cameron Green

• Mahipal Lomror

• Dinesh Karthik (wk)

• Karn Sharma

• Mohammed Siraj

• Lockie Ferguson

• Yash Dayal

Chennai Super Kings

• Rachin Ravindra

• Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)

• Daryl Mitchell

• Moeen Ali

• Shivam Dube

• Ravindra Jadeja

• MS Dhoni (wk)

• Shardul Thakur

• Tushar Deshpande

• Simarjeet Singh

• Maheesh Theekshana

RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head Record

Since 2008, there have been 32 encounters between RCB and CSK. Of those, RCB has won 10 times, CSK has won 21, and one match has ended in a draw. With a 5-1 record in the previous 6 games, including their most recent victory in Chennai while behind 174, CSK has dominated the recent confrontations.

Overall Head-to-Head Records

• Royal Challengers Bangalore: 10 wins

• Chennai Super Kings: 22 wins

Key Stats

• Wins Batting 1st: RCB 6, CSK 9

• Wins Chasing: RCB 4, CSK 12

• Highest Total: RCB 218, CSK 226

• Lowest Total: RCB 70, CSK 112

• Highest Successful Chase: RCB 149, CSK 208

• Lowest Total Defended: RCB 126, CSK 148

• Most Runs: Virat Kohli (1006), MS Dhoni (740)

• Most Wickets: Yuzvendra Chahal (14), Ravindra Jadeja (18)

RCB vs CSK at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

10 matches between RCB and CSK have taken place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With one match ending in a draw, CSK has won five matches to RCB's four victories.

Venue Statistics

• RCB: Played 90, Won 42, Lost 43, Tied 1, No Result 4

• CSK: Played 11, Won 6, Lost 4, No Result 1

Weather & Pitch Report

• Weather: No significant precipitation expected.

• Pitch: Batting-friendly with an average 1st innings score of 199.

• Best Suited To: Pace bowlers.

• Chasing Records: Poor, with a winning percentage of 47%.

Key Player Milestones

• Virat Kohli: Needs 1 four to reach 700 in IPL.

• Glenn Maxwell: Needs 3 catches to reach 50 in IPL.

• Lockie Ferguson: Needs 6 wickets to reach 50 in IPL.

• Ruturaj Gaikwad: Needs 9 sixes to reach 100 in IPL and 9 fours to reach 450 in T20s.

• Ajinkya Rahane: Needs 6 fours to reach 650 in T20s and 10 sixes to reach 150 in T20s.

Team Form and Performance before match 68

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

• Current Position: 6th

• Total Matches Played: 13

• Wins: 6

• Net Run Rate (NRR): 0.387

Last 5 Matches

• Win, Win, Win, Win, Win

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

• Current Position: 4th

• Total Matches Played: 13

• Wins: 7

• Net Run Rate (NRR): 0.528

Last 5 Matches

• Win, Lose, Win, Lose, Win

RCB vs CSK Fantasy Team Prediction for Match 68, IPL 2024

Expert Advice by 42bet

Fantasy Team Prediction

Wicket Keepers:

• Dinesh Karthik

• MS Dhoni

Batsmen:

• Faf du Plessis (C)

• Virat Kohli

• Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC)

• Rachin Ravindra

• Daryl Mitchell

All Rounders:

• Glenn Maxwell

• Ravindra Jadeja

Bowlers:

• Yash Dayal

• Tushar Deshpande

• Simarjeet Singh

Key Players

• Faf du Plessis: Despite a low score of 6 runs off 7 balls in the last match, he remains a classic player.

• Virat Kohli: The Orange Cap holder and backbone of RCB, scored 27 runs off 13 balls in the last match against DC.

• Ruturaj Gaikwad: The CSK captain scored 42 runs off 41 balls in his last match.

• Ravindra Jadeja: The all-rounder bowled 4 overs for just 24 runs and scored 5 runs in the last match.

• Daryl Mitchell: Scored 22 runs off 13 balls against Rajasthan in his last match.

Importance of Match 68: RCB vs CSK

• For CSK: A win today ensures direct qualification due to their strong Net Run Rate.

• For RCB: A win with a good run or wicket margin keeps their qualification hopes alive.

IPL 2024: Orange Cap and Purple Cap Leaders, Points Table

IPL 2024 Orange Cap

RCB's veteran batter Virat Kohli leads the Orange Cap race with 661 runs, closely followed by CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad with 583 runs.

IPL 2024 Purple Cap

Harshal Patel from Punjab Kings (PBKS) tops the Purple Cap standings with 22 wickets, while CSK's Tushar Deshpande and RCB's Yash Dayal are also notable performers.

IPL 2024 Points Table

FAQs for RCB vs CSK Match 68, IPL 2024

1. What are the details of the RCB vs CSK match in IPL 2024?

• Match: RCB vs CSK, 68th Match, IPL 2024

• Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024

• Time: 7:30 PM

• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

2. What is the win probability for the RCB vs CSK match according to experts?

Answer: According to IPL42bet experts, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has a 52% win probability, while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has a 48% win probability.

3. Who are the key players to watch in the RCB vs CSK match?

Answer: Key players to watch include:

• Best Batsman Prediction: Ruturaj Gaikwad

• Best Bowler Prediction: Yash Dayal

• Other Key Players: Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Daryl Mitchell.

4. What is the predicted first innings score for the RCB vs CSK match?

Answer: RCB is expected to score 180+ runs, while CSK is predicted to score 190+ runs in the first innings.

5. Where can I watch the RCB vs CSK match live?

Answer: The match will be streamed on Jio Cinema and broadcasted on the Star Sports Network.

6. How have RCB and CSK performed recently in IPL 2024?

Answer:

• RCB: Currently in 6th position with 6 wins from 13 matches and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.387. They have won their last 5 matches.

• CSK: Currently in 4th position with 7 wins from 13 matches and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.528. They have won 3 of their last 5 matches.

7. What is the head-to-head record between RCB and CSK?

Answer: In the 32 matches played between RCB and CSK, CSK has won 21 times, RCB has won 10 times, and 1 match ended with no result.

8. Why is the RCB vs CSK match crucial for both teams?

Answer:

• For CSK: A win ensures direct qualification for the playoffs due to their strong Net Run Rate.

• For RCB: A win with a significant margin in terms of runs or wickets keeps their playoff qualification hopes alive.

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