The stage is set for an intense showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
This match could potentially serve as a knockout game, with both teams striving to clinch victory and reserve their playoff berth. Notably, RCB must secure a decisive win to improve their net run rate (NRR) above CSK to qualify for the playoffs. Conversely, a standard win or a narrow loss for the team led by Ruturaj Gaikwad can place them among the top four teams at the end of the league stage.
IPLT20 Stats and Records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium:
Total matches: 94
Matches won batting first: 40
Matches won batting second: 50
Average score batting first:167
Highest total recorded:287/3 (20 overs) by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Lowest total recorded: 82/10 (15.1 Overs) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Highest score chased: 186/3 (19.2 Overs) by Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is described as a paradise for batters, offering favourable conditions for both pace and spin bowling. However, the real challenge lies in the short boundaries, which create an atmosphere conducive to aggressive batting. Batters are afforded the freedom to play powerful shots, leading to thrilling, high-scoring contests. Captains often opt to field first upon winning the toss to capitalize on the pitch’s characteristics and gain an early advantage.
Bengaluru Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast indicates a highly unfavourable condition for the upcoming cricket match between RCB and CSK, with expectations of moderate to heavy rainfall. An orange alert for heavy rainfall has been issued for Bengaluru on 18th May, indicating a high probability of rain affecting the game. Additionally, temperatures are expected to hover around 24 degrees Celsius. Despite a gentle breeze of 8 kilometres per hour offering some respite, humidity levels are anticipated to remain relatively high at approximately 81%. These conditions suggest a risky day for cricket activities.
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Squads:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Mustafizur Rahman, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Aravelly Avanish
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