Chennai Super Kings are having a good run. They have now won three games in a row, with the previous two being very impressive. However, their most recent setback came at home against their Thursday (April 27) opponents. Rajasthan Royals came in Chepauk and completed a task. They will enter this game after two defeats, but their victory in Chennai will serve them well.
Jos Buttler, who hasn’t fired in the last few games, delivered in that contest in Chepauk a couple of weeks ago and Royals were also aided by contributions from R Ashwin, Devdutt Padikkal and Shimron Hetmyer. Buttler’s form has directly coincided with RR’s fortunes without a doubt. The English swashbuckler hammered over 200 runs in the first four games but has managed just 40 in the last three, including two ducks.
Jos Buttler, who hadn’t scored in a while, produced in the game in Chepauk a few weeks ago, and the Royals were also helped by performances from R Ashwin, Devdutt Padikkal, and Shimron Hetmyer. Buttler’s form has undeniably coincided with RR’s fortunes. The English swashbuckler scored almost 200 runs in his first four games but has only managed 40 in his last three, including two ducks.
The Royals don’t want to lose again on Thursday. They won four of their first five games, but have faltered in the last two. A third loss in a row would put them under some pressure. CSK, on the other hand, has seen their fortunes shift since losing to the Royals in their home den. Despite significant injuries, this team continues to win games. Ajinkya Rahane’s form has given them an extra spark in the top order, and they have discovered new ball heroes in Tushar Deshpande and Akash Singh.
rr vs csk – Team Watch
Rajasthan Royals
Adam Zampa made his debut against CSK two weeks ago. The Australian legspinner might make a comeback, especially because the Royals aren’t making the most of Jason Holder’s all-around ability.
Probable XI: Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma Trent Boult, Adam Zampa, and Yuzvendra Chahal
Tactics and matchups: Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ajinkya Rahane, two batsmen who have been in excellent form for CSK, have previously struggled against Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Chennai Super Kings
Ben Stokes remains unavailable for selection. CSK is unlikely to make any changes to their winning combination.
Probable XI: Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Akash Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad
Tactics and matchups: The Royals’ run rate in the middle overs has recently dropped dramatically. CSK might apply the squeeze with their spin attack throughout this period of the innings. Given their track record, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, and MS Dhoni would fancy their chances against Trent Boult at the death.
Did you know
- Royals have enjoyed a terrific record at home over the years, winning 32 out of 48 games
- Rahane’s SR of 199.05 is the best by any batter this season (min 50 runs)
rr vs csk – Squads:
| Chennai Super Kings | Rajasthan Royals |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Singh, Dwaine Pretorius, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, RS Hangargekar, Mitchell Santner, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Bhagath Varma, Nishant Sindhu | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Abdul Basith, Akash Vasisht, Donavon Ferreira, Murugan Ashwin, KM Asif, Riyan Parag, Joe Root, Adam Zampa, Navdeep Saini, KC Cariappa, Obed McCoy, Kuldip Yadav, Kuldeep Sen, Kunal Singh Rathore |
FAQ’s
The RR vs CSK match will be played on May 5, 2023, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
The RR vs CSK match will start at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
The RR vs CSK match will be broadcasted live on Star Sports network.
Yes, the RR vs CSK match is available for live streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar app.
The current captain of the RR team is Sanju Samson.
The current captain of the CSK team is MS Dhoni.
CSK has a better head-to-head record against RR in IPL history, having won 15 out of 24 matches.
Some of the key players in the RR team are Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, and Chris Morris.
Some of the key players in the CSK team are MS Dhoni, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, and Ravindra Jadeja.
It’s difficult to say which team is the favorite to win as both teams have talented players and can perform well on their day. It will depend on the form and performance of the players on match day.
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