Indian T20 League 2021: Match 12 – Chennai vs Rajasthan – MPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Prediction, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

Match Details

Match 12 – Chennai vs Rajasthan

Date & Time – April 19, 2021; 7:30 PM

Venue – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Preview

MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson will walk out for toss on Monday evening at the Wankhede Stadium as Chennai and Rajasthan lock horns in Match 12 of the ongoing Indian T20 League. Both the teams registered wins in contrasting ways in their respective previous outings. While Deepak Chahar’s 4/13 helped Chennai breeze past Punjab, it took a herculean effort from Chris Morris and David Miller for Rajasthan to beat Delhi in a nail-biting last over finish.

Probable Playing XIs

Chennai

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.

Rajasthan

Jos Buttler, Manan Vohra, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Shivam Dube, David Miller, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Chris Morris, Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman.

Top Picks

Moeen Ali (Chennai)

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has been given a crucial role in the Chennai side. He bats at number three and also bowls a few overs depending on the situation. So far, the southpaw has mustered 82 runs in two matches and also picked up a wicket. Moeen Ali is perfect captain material and can give a lot of Fantasy points.

Sanju Samson (Rajasthan)

Sanju Samson lit up the Wankhede Stadium with his sensational batting in the team’s opening game against Punjab. But he didn’t repeat his heroics in the next encounter. Sanju will be keen on leading from the front for his team in this game. His wicket-keeping points are a bonus and if you make him captain, it should be beneficial for your Fantasy team.

X-Factor Player

Sam Curran

Sam Curran opens the bowling more often than not for Chennai and can trouble the right-handed batsmen of the opposition team. The angle which he creates to them can trouble the likes of Jos Buttler, Manan Vohra and Samson upfront and Curran can pick some early wickets if Chennai are bowling first. Moreover, he can bat well too if needed and proved his mettle in the first game. So he is the X-Factor player for this match.

Fantasy Teams

Fantasy Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues

Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (VC), Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, David Miller, Moeen Ali (C), Sam Curran, Chris Morris, Deepak Chahar, Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya

Fantasy Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues

Sanju Samson, Faf du Plessis (C), Ambati Rayudu, David Miller, Riyan Parag, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Chris Morris (VC), Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.