Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Dhoni needs four more dismissals to reach a big T20 landmark as a wicketkeeper while Kohli is close to as many as 3 milestones.
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CSK Vs RCB Playing 11 IPL 2024: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis To Open? Rachin Ravindra Replaces Devon Conway? Check Here | cricket news
RCB's star batsman Virat Kohli will be back as they take on CSK in a blockbuster IPL 2024 opening clash at MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Friday. It will be a fantastic sight when CSK captain MS Dhoni and Kohli meet each other on the sidelines of the match. Dhoni is among the greatest captains to have ever played the game and Kohli, one of the modern-day batting greats. They are the best of friends off the field even if they want to beat each other in IPL, on the field.
It would not be easy for RCB to beat CSK in their homeground. If you look closely at their squads, CSK have built their team according to their home conditions, with a spin-heavy bowling attack. RCB don't have the same quality in their spin attack.
If RCB can somehow manage a win in the opening contest and Kohli has a good game, it will do their confidence a lot of good going further into the tournament.
Kohli to open with Faf?
This seems to be the ideal scenario for RCB who have many good T20 specialists in the middle order in the form of Suyash Prabhudesai, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik. Not to forget, RCB traded in Cameron Green from Mumbai Indians and they must look to play their Rs 17.5 crore player from game one.
As far as CSK are concerned, they will need to replace Devon Conway at the top and one able replacement option is available in the form of another Kiwi Rachin Ravindra. There is no Matheesha Pathirana which means Dhoni must play Mustafizur Rahman as the death-overs specialist in this IPL.
RCB Vs CSK Probable Playing 11s:
RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (Overseas), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell (overseas), Suyash Prabhudesai, Dinesh Karthik, Cameron Green (Overseas), Mahipal Lomror, Reece Tooley (Overseas), Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma
CSK: Rachin Ravindra (Overseas), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Daryl Mitchell (Overseas), MS Dhoni, Mitchell Santner (Overseas), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman (Overseas).
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CSK vs RCB Probable Playing 11 IPL 2024: MS Dhoni's Team Faces Injury Issues As Virat Kohli Set To Return | cricket news
IPL 2024 could not have asked for a better match to be its opening game as the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the iconic MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. This edition of the Indian Premier League is of huge importance to MS Dhoni and Virat Koli. It could be Dhoni's last IPL as the CSK captain is already 42 years old and his body may not be able to cope up with the challenges on the field next year.
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At the same time, Kohli's team RCB have never won the championship and it will mean a lot for Faf du Plessis and Co to finally get their hands on the trophy. Kohli, who led the team for many years, quit captaincy ahead of IPL 2022 but wants to finish his IPL career here in Bengaluru only, possible with the elusive silverware in his hands.
CSK look very strong on paper
Dhoni and CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan have put out a brilliant squad on the paper after making some valuable buys at the IPL 2024 auction in December 2023. They have a good mix of experienced players and young legs.
RaJa here to conquer! ___#WhistlePodu #DenComing __ pic.twitter.com/eFnnq2doAA — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 15, 2024
Their two huge concerns are the fitness of batters Shivam Dube and Devon Conway. They have been a big reason behind CSK's several wins in the last 3 seasons. It is highly likely that either both or one of them does not feature in the playing 11 in the first two weeks of IPL, including the opening game against RCB.
All eyes will be on Ravindra Jadeja, who had a great time playing the Test series vs England, stroking a century in one of the games. Deepak Chahar returns and would want to make a statement with a good show in this edition of IPL.
How do RCB look this year?
RCB's batting looks solid as ever. There is Virat Kohli. There is Glenn Maxwell. Faf du Plessis leads. If these three have a good IPL, RCB should easily make it to the playoffs. But to win the league, you need the whole team to fire. That is why it is important that the local talent in the form of Anuj Rawat, Rajat Patidar, Karn Sharma step up and be counted.
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Our RCB camp just got a whole lot Deep-er with Akash's arrival __#PlayBold #____RCB #Homecoming #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/EyswZ3iMO9 — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 15, 2024
CSK vs RCB Probable Playing 11s
RCB should have it easy while picking their playing 11s as they do not have any major injury concern in the camp. CSK may replace Conway with Rachin Ravindra at the top.
CSK Probable XI vs RCB: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana/Mustafizur Rahman.
RCB Probable XI vs CSK: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Anuj Rawat, Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Siraj.