Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer for the Chennai-based team in their previous encounter, as he picked three wickets and gave away just 20 runs in his quota of four overs. On the other hand, Ajinkya Rahane scored a brilliant 61 off 27 balls for CSK in the run chase as well. Meanwhile, Jos Buttler (79) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (60) shined for Rajasthan in their victory over DC. Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal were the picks of the bowlers for the RR, picking up three wickets each.
Chennai currently sits at the fifth spot in the points table and will look to move up by registering a win against RR. At the same time, the Rajasthan-based team, who are on the second position of the points tally, will eye the top spot when they meet CSK on April 12.
Pitch report:
The track at Chepauk Stadium generally favours the spinners. However, the batters can also get going if they spend some time in the middle. The due factor will play a role in the game as well.
Probable XIs:
Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Tushar Deshpande
Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Head-to-head record
Played: 26 | CSK won: 15 | RR won: 11 | No result: 0
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- CSK wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 50-55
- RR total: 175-180
Case 2:
- RR wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 40-45
- CSK total: 165-175
Team bowling first to win the contest.
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