Credit - Hindustan Times

Will RCB dominate over CSK? Could this be Dhoni's last match?

Today's match between Thala (MS Dhoni) King (Virat ) be a crucial fight for a playoff spot at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

However a few situations might affect the final playoff spots. For instance, in order to guarantee a good Net Run Rate (NRR), RCB must win by a minimum of 18 runs if they bat first. This implies that CSK can only score 162 runs or fewer against RCB if they score 180 runs.

If RCB bats second and CSK set the target of 200 runs, then FAF Army, will have to chase down the target with at least 11 balls to spare to maintain a favourable Net Run Rate (NRR).

If there's expected drizzle, the team winning the toss may choose to play chess. This decision could affect their average if the match reduced the over (10).

Equation 18 – King's (Virat) jersey number 18 - RCB played 4 matches on the 18th and never lost. Virat has played 4 matches on the 18th, out of which he scored centuries in 2 matches and a half-century in another.

Highlights – Lat 5 match CSK all 5 match win, in this venue out of 9 RCB have won 4 and CSK lead with 5- Virat has 37 average score against CSK. FaF has 52 average in this Ground.

Virat's average is tremendous. It was 62 in the first six matches, but now it has increased to 99 with a strike rate of 193

FAF, Virat, and Ruturaj will be the key players for both sides, along with S Dube. R Patidar and D Mitchell have shown good batting performances against spinners.

Rachat Ravindra emerges as a potential trump card, having previously showcased his prowess at this venue with a memorable century during the 2023 World Cup.

CSK Playing Probably –R Gaikwad ( C) R Ravindra, D Mitchell, S Dube, R Jadeja, S Rizvi, M Santer, MS Dhoni, S Thakur, T Deshpande, M Theekshana, S Singh. (Impact Player).

RCB Playing Probably – F Du Pleassis ( C ), V Kohli, Green, R Pathidar, G Maxwell, M Lomror, D Karthik, M Siraj, Yash Daya, K Sharma, L Forguson, Swapnil Swing (Impact Player).

Venue – M Chinnaswamy – Bengaluru

Average Score – 165 -175

Batting Type – Haven

Bowling Type – Pacer friendly.

Expected score -180-190

Head To Head – Out of 33 – CSK 22- RCB 10 No Result -1

RCB, CSK, and Lucknow Super Giants are battling it out for playoff spot. Despite the slim odds for Lucknow Super Giants, RCB and CSK are gearing up for an intense showdown, aiming to solidify their chances for the playoffs

Fans are anticipating with great excitement which team will secure a Playoff for 2024 IPL.