Here we are again, folks! It’s that time of the year – the Tata IPL is back in action! And what a way to kick off the excitement than with a clash between two legendary figures of the game. Brace yourselves for what could potentially be one of the final showdowns between the iconic duo of Dhoni and Kohli, Thala versus King.
With the stage set for an epic battle, let’s dive right in and embark on the first-ever preview of this season’s IPL extravaganza!
- Probable 11
- Stats
- Weather
- Pitch
- Prediction
- Where/When/How to watch this match in INDIA
Probable 11 For Both Teams:
Chennai Super Kings:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Ajinkhya Rahane
- Moeen Ali
- Daryl Mitchell
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dhoni (WK)
- Shardul Thakur
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Mukesh Choudhary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
- Faf Du Plessis (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Rajat Pathidar
- Glenn Maxwell
- Cameron Green
- Anuj Rawat
- Dinesh Karthik (WK)
- Alzarri Joseph
- Akash Deep
- Mayank Dagar
- Mohammed Siraj
Stats:
| Matches- | 31 |
| CSK Won- | 20 |
| RCB Won- | 10 |
| Tied- | 0 |
| No Result- | 1 |
Fun Fact- RCB haven’t won in Chepauk since 2008!
Weather Report:
Summer in Chennai indeed means one thing – clear skies and no rain interruptions! The weather report for the much-awaited clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru echoes this sentiment – clear skies all night long! So, cricket fans, get ready to witness an uninterrupted battle between two cricketing giants as they take the field in Chennai.
Pitch Report:
Once again, in the cricketing haven of Chennai, brace yourselves for a spin fest! With the scorching summer heat intensifying the conditions, the pitch is primed to favor the spinners. In this scenario, opting to bat first would be a strategic move, given the minimal dew expected and the anticipated slowing down of the pitch in the latter half of the game. So, the smart choice for the toss-winning team would be to set a target and capitalize on the conditions early on. The center pitch will be used for the season opener.
Prediction:
Today, our bet is on Chennai Super Kings, and here’s why. Playing in their fortress, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK holds a significant advantage, especially with the home crowd rallying behind the iconic figure of Dhoni. The stadium is bound to resonate with chants of his name, fueling the team’s momentum.
Moreover, CSK boasts a formidable lineup of spinners, including the likes of Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra, perfectly suited to exploit the spin-friendly conditions of the pitch.
Adding to RCB’s challenge is their dismal record at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where they haven’t tasted victory since 2008. With all these factors in play, CSK stands poised for success in this highly anticipated encounter.
If you want to see the season opener, which is one of the last Dhoni VS Kohli matches, one of the last Thala VS King matches, then please log into Jio Cinema at 8:00 PM and if you want to see the broadcast too, then please log into Jio Cinema at 6:00 PM! May the best team win!
Until Next Time!
Thank you.
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Do for MI matches also
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