The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to rock the cricket-crazy world as it goes live on 22nd March 2024 from M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai. Reigning Champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the season opener. The match will be played on March 22nd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium at 8:00 PM IST.
Ahead of the high-intensity season opener game, here’s a quick look at the most essential details and information of the CSK vs RCB game.
RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 – OTT Platforms and Live Streaming Sites
For fans eagerly anticipating the RCB vs CSK match in IPL 2024, there’s good news on the streaming front. The tournament will be accessible for live streaming on the JioCinema app and website, ensuring fans can catch all the action from anywhere. Meanwhile, television viewers can tune in to the Star Sports Network, which holds the broadcasting rights for IPL 2024.
Even the grand opening ceremony will be available for streaming on Star Sports, providing multiple avenues for fans to immerse themselves in the excitement of the IPL.
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CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 – Head to Head Stats
In the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have clashed 32 times, with CSK holding a dominant record of 21 victories compared to RCB’s ten wins, with one match concluding without a result. However, RCB has not won a single game at M Chinnaswamy Stadium since 2008. Can RCB beat CSK at M Chinnaswamy Stadium remains to be seen.
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In their previous encounter, CSK set a formidable target of 226/6, courtesy of stellar performances from Devon Conway and Shivam Dube. However, RCB’s chase, fueled by Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, faltered towards the end, resulting in a narrow eight-run victory for CSK.
As they gear up for their next showdown, RCB aims to avenge their loss and kickstart their campaign strongly, while CSK aims to assert their status as defending champions with a commanding performance.
CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 – Pitch Analysis
Encounter During IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, two distinct pitches were utilized. While one surface facilitated high-scoring encounters where the toss held less significance, the other resembled the traditional slow and spin-friendly tracks characteristic of Chidambaram.
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Historically, the stadium has been a stronghold for CSK, winning approximately 71% of their matches here. Given RCB’s formidable batting prowess, it’s likely that CSK may opt for a slow, spin-oriented pitch to challenge their opponents.
IPL 2023 Stats at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Matches: 9
Matches won batting first: 4
Matches won batting second: 5
Average first innings total: 170
Average second innings total: 156
Highest Total: 217/7 by Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants
Lowest Total: 101/10 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians
Dream11 Fantasy Value From Pitch Report
- The Chennai Stadium is expected to favor spin bowlers over pacers in the opening match of IPL 2024. In that case, the new ball will be vital for the batters; hence, the top-order batters will be good picks.
- Spinners from both teams will be very crucial for each team. They could emerge as the game changers. You might want to pick them in your fantasy team.
RCB vs CSK – RCB Squad for IPL 2024
Wicketkeepers: Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik.
Batters: Faf du Plessis (SA), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Suyash Prabhudessai, Saurav Chauhan.
All-rounders: Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell (AUS), Manoj Bhandage, Tom Curran (ENG), Swapnil Singh, Will Jacks (ENG), Cameron Green (AUS).
Bowlers: Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Reece Topley (ENG), Himanshu Sharma, Alzarri Joseph (WI), Lockie Ferguson (NZ), Yash Dayal, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mayank Dagar.
RCB vs CSK – CSK Squad for IPL 2024
Batters: MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Sameer Rizvi, Avanish Rao Aravelly
All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers: Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Mustafizur Rahman, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana
RCB vs CSK IPL 2024: Five Must-Have RCB Players in Your Dream11 Fantasy Team
Fantasy team selection is difficult, and much consideration goes into the process. However, there are a few must-have players from each team who could be the potential game-changers of the match. Here are five must-have RCB players in your fantasy team for the RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 opener.
1- Virat Kohli
2- Faf du Plessis
3- Glenn Maxwell
4- Mohammed Siraj
5- Cameroon Green
RCB vs CSK IPL 2024: Five Must-Have CSK Players in Your Dream11 Fantasy Team
CSK is one of the most successful franchises in the tournament’s history, and the reigning champions are undoubtedly the favorites in this IPL 2024 opener. However, you can leverage this to win the top pot in your fantasy cricket league. Here are the five must-have CSK players in your playing X1.
1- MS Dhoni
2- Ravindra Jadeja
3- Daryll Mitchell
4- Maheesh Theekshana
5- Shardul Thakur
RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 Dream11 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Suyash Prabhudessai, Virat Kohli
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell
Bowlers: Reece Topley
