CSK on a high after two wins in three games
- RCB’s batting issues persist
- CSK bank on Gaikwad’s return to form
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s return to form and his scintillating 182-run opening stand with Devon Conway made for the most compelling story of the previous game against SRH. As CSK gears up to play RCB, the opening duo would be in focus again with RCB’s new ball attack not quite clicking. CSK have odds of 1.92 to win this game.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore, meanwhile, have odds of 1.85 to beat Chennai Super Kings. They have been underwhelming in the last few games, losing a hat-trick of matches to Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
What happened earlier in the season
Chennai Super Kings smashed 216 batting first against RCB in the previous meeting between these sides and won by 23 runs. Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube put on an exhibition of big hitting in the middle overs to take CSK to a huge total.
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RCB are in a slump and as such CSK, who have been good in the last few games, are our pick to win this clash.
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The contest will likely be decided by how RCB’s bowlers to bowl the big CSK guns. CSK’s batting has come together as a whole and it will make them confident to replicate their feats from the first game.
Keep an eye on…
Josh Hazlewood: The former CSK quick has warmed up to the role at RCB well and is the lynchpin in the bowling attack for Faf du Plessis’ side. They will bank on his experience of bowling at CSK batters to try and pick early wickets.
Ruturaj Gaikwad: A much-needed return to form saw Ruturaj Gaikwad dismissed for 99 in the previous game, after he thrashed the SRH bowlers all around the park. Gaikwad would be crucial if CSK are to put up a tall total again.
TIP: CSK have some phenomenal six-hitters, and RCB have conceded the most sixes this season. Back CSK at 2.34 to hit the most sixes compelling!
