The first match of IPL 2024 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 22 in Chepauk. Chennai Super Kings won the title for the fifth time by defeating Gujarat Titans last season. Whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore had secured sixth position in the points table with 7 wins and 14 points in 14 matches. The last match between CSK and RCB was played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.

Chennai Super Kings defeated RCB by 8 runs. Whereas M.A. The last match between the two teams at Chidambaram Stadium was played in 2019. Royal Challengers Bangalore, batting first, were all out for 70 runs, CSK chased the target easily.

CSK vs RCB Head to Head Records: Head to Head Records

CSK vs RCB MA. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk Pitch Report

MA. The pitch of Chidambaram Stadium Chepauk is considered slow. Due to which the spinners get more help here. Unlike other IPL venues, the Chepauk pitch is not a high-scoring ground. After winning the toss, the team here would like to bat first. The average score of the first innings on this pitch is 163 runs.

CSK vs RCB MA. Chidambaram Stadium, IPL Record

MA. So far 76 IPL matches have been played at Chidambaram Stadium. The team batting first has won 46 matches so far.

CSK vs RCB: Battle to be seen between these players

Ravindra Jadeja vs Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell plays the spinners well. But his record against Ravindra Jadeja is nothing special. Against Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell has scored runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 137.25 and an average of 11.66. Ravindra Jadeja has dismissed Glenn Maxwell 6 times.

Ravindra Jadeja vs Virat Kohli

Ravindra Jadeja’s record against Virat Kohli is also excellent. Jadeja has dismissed Kohli only 3 times in 17 innings, but Virat Kohli has to struggle against Jadeja. Against Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli has scored runs at a strike rate of 106.87 and an average of 46.66.

Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Mohammed Siraj

For the last few years, Mohammad Siraj has been seen bowling brilliantly in the powerplay. Siraj has dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad only once in 6 innings so far. Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored against Siraj at an average of 53 and an average of 135.89.

Ajinkya Rahane vs Mohammed Siraj

Ajinkya Rahane was seen in great form last season. It may be difficult for Rahane to face Siraj this season. Rahane has scored against Siraj with a strike of 38.09.

CSK vs RCB Probable Playing 11

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Daryl Mitchell, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dubey, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Chaudhary.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):

Faf du Plessis (captain), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper), Mahipal Lomror, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma, Akash Deep.