IPL 2024: Match 1, CSK vs RCB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between CSK vs RCB?

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All forces will converge at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, on (Friday) March 22, as defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the inaugural game of Indian Premier League 2024. Both teams met just once last time as CSK emerged victorious in a run-fest amidst the jampacked Bengaluru crowd. RCB will walk cautiously into the game with a record worth not flaunting against CSK. 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will potentially call it quits with the culmination of IPL 2024. CSK will ride on momentum from the previous year's championship. Their auction strategy was spot on as they acquired the services of Rachi Ravindra and Daryll Mitchell in a steal deal. However, RCB’s auction this year was a mixed bag as they couldn’t bolster their bowling line-up with significant names, an aspect they seemed to have lacked since previous seasons.

CSK vs RCB Match Details:

Pitch Report:

The Chepauk pitch displays wear and tear with a solid deck. As a result, it assists spinners as well as the pacers who have the variations at their disposal. Batters will have to fetch the runs from the relatively low bounce off the strip. On the weather front, there will be clear skies in Chennai on Friday evening, with temperatures hovering around 29 degrees. Humidity might be a factor for the teams as it does not seem to drop from 75 percent.

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CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Record

CSK vs RCB Probable Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings:

Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyashak, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma.

Probable Best Players of the Match

Probable Best Batter:

Ruturaj Gaikwad holds the key for the Chennai Super Kings in the batting department. Coming in as an opener he can build a strong foundation for CSK as he has done in the previous seasons. The batter who has hit seven maximums in an over during a Vijay Hazare Trophy game, has always had an upper hand over uncapped less experienced Indian bowlers. 

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Probable Best Bowler:

Deepak Chahar has the ability to generate swing early on and provide some early breakthroughs for CSK. He is coming out a long rehab and will look to compensate for the time loss. Earlier seen as the death bowler, thanks to the acumen of MS Dhoni he has flourished in the power play as well.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

Chennai Super Kings win the toss and bowl

Power Play score – 40-45

First Innings Score - 155-165

Chennai Super Kings win the match

Scenario 2

Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss and bowl

Power Play score - 45-55

First Innings Score - 165-175

Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.