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Special Reporter March 22, 2024

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Here is the Dream11 team analysis for the RCB vs CSK match, including fantasy picks and key insights. Explore the best picks between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, and get valuable tips for your Dream11 team lineup.

In the opening match of the IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings will face off against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead CSK, succeeding Dhoni. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore may rely heavily on their batting, lacking a strong playing XI.

The toss for the IPL 2024 match 1 between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore is scheduled for 7 PM (IST).

Time – 7:30 PM

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

CHE vs RCB IPL 2024 Pitch Report and Todays Weather Report

Pitch Report: The MA Chidambaram Stadium is renowned for its balanced conditions, offering slightly more assistance to spinners. Batsmen also find it enjoyable to bat here, although as the match progresses, spinners tend to get a better grip on the surface.

Weather Report: The weather in Chennai, India, is expected to be cloudy on the match day, with temperatures around 30°C. Humidity is forecasted to be at 70%, with a wind speed of 6.6 km/h. Visibility is expected to be 6 KM, with a 20% chance of precipitation during the game.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Score Records:

Total matches:	6
Batting first won:	5
Bowling first won:	1
1st inn avg score:	150
2nd inn avg score:	119
Highest Total:	182/4
Lowest Total:	80/10
Highest Chased:	182/4
Lowest Defended:	103/8

CHE vs RCB (Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore) Playing 11

Chennai Super Kings (CHE) Possible Playing 11 1.Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), 2. Rachin Ravindra, 3. Ajinkya Rahane, 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Moeen Ali, 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. MS Dhoni(WK), 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Deepak Chahar, 10. Maheesh Theekshana, 11. Tushar Deshpande

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Possible Playing 11 1.Faf du Plessis(C), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Rajat Patidar, 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. Cameron Green, 6. Mahipal Lomror, 7. Dinesh Karthik(WK), 8. Alzarri Joseph, 9. Yash Dayal, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Akash Deep

Chennai Super Kings (CHE) Team Updates:

CSK, the five-time IPL champion, will aim to kickstart their campaign where they left off in the last season, clinching the title against Gujarat Titans. Ravindra Jadeja’s heroics, scoring 10 runs off the last two balls, sealed the victory for CSK.

Opening Pair: Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra are likely to open the innings.
Middle Order: Ajinkya Rahane is expected to bat at one down, with Daryl Mitchell and Moeen Ali handling the middle-order batting. There is a possibility of Rahane opening and Ravindra coming in at one down.
Captaincy: Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the Chennai Super Kings as Captain, with MS Dhoni handing over the captaincy.
Wicket Keeper: MS Dhoni will do the wicket-keeping for Chennai Super Kings.
Spin Bowling: Ravindra Jadeja and Maheesh Theekshana will take care of the spin bowling.
Pace Attack: Shardul Thakur, along with Deepak Chahar, will lead the pace attack. Shardul Thakur’s return to CSK will be crucial for the bowling unit.

RCB made strategic moves in the auction, trading for Cameron Green and acquiring Alzarri Joseph and Lockie Ferguson to bolster their bowling attack. Despite being a batting-heavy side, RCB will rely on their bowlers to make a significant impact this season.

Opening Pair: Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli are expected to open the innings for RCB.
Middle Order: Rajat Patidar is likely to bat at number three, followed by Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green in the middle order.
Captaincy: Faf du Plessis will lead RCB, bringing his experience and batting prowess to the leadership role.
Wicket Keeping: Dinesh Karthik will take on the wicket-keeping duties for RCB.
Spin Bowling: Glenn Maxwell is expected to contribute with his spin bowling for the team.
Pace Attack: Mohammed Siraj and either Alzarri Joseph or Lockie Ferguson will spearhead the pace attack. Yash Dayal, a left-handed bowler, adds variety to RCB’s bowling attack after being acquired in the auction.

RCB will aim to strike a balance between their batting and bowling departments to clinch victory in the IPL.

Toss Prediction: According to our experts, CSK is predicted to win the toss and choose to bowl first.

CHE vs RCB Head to Head: Bangalore and Chennai have clashed in 31 IPL matches. Out of these encounters, Bangalore has emerged victorious 10 times, while Chennai has won 20 matches. One match between the two teams ended without a result.

Team	Match Win
CHE	20 Won
RCB	10 Won

CHE vs RCB Live Telecast: The match will be live telecast on Star Sports and Jio Cinema.

Top Picks of the Match:

MS Dhoni: The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman is a top choice in the wicketkeeping section due to his skills behind the stumps.
Faf du Plessis: Known for his aggressive batting, Faf du Plessis provides solid starts for RCB and is a strong candidate for captaincy.
Ravindra Jadeja: One of the best all-rounders in the game, Ravindra Jadeja is a must-have in your fantasy team for the CHE vs RCB match.
Mohammed Siraj: Leading RCB’s bowling attack, Mohammed Siraj’s ability to swing the ball can prove crucial in picking up early wickets.

CHE vs RCB Fantasy Tips:

Top Order Batsmen: Given the pitch behavior, selecting top-order batsmen is crucial for your fantasy team.
Death-over Bowlers: Bowlers who excel in the death overs can be excellent wicket-takers in fantasy, capable of turning the game around.
Wicketkeeping: Both MS Dhoni and Dinesh Karthik are good options. However, Dhoni might have more opportunities to bat compared to Karthik, considering RCB’s strong batting lineup.
Pitch Behavior: The pitch favors both batters and spinners, so consider including them in your fantasy team.

CHE vs RCB Winning Prediction:

Considering the teams’ strength, a combination of 6 batsmen and 5 bowlers could be effective. Chennai Super Kings are slight favorites with a 51-49 advantage due to home conditions.