The 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will be played between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 12, 2023. The Chepauk surface is known to assist the spinners, so both teams will have to strategize their game plan accordingly.
Head to Head
CSK and RR have faced each other 24 times in the IPL, with the former winning 14 games and the latter winning 10. The Men in Yellow have dominated the recent encounters, winning four out of the last five matches between the two sides.
Probable 11
CSK Predicted Playing XI: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Tushar Deshpande.
RR Predicted Playing XI: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Players to Watch
CSK will have the services of Maheesh Theekshana, who joined the squad along with Matheesha Pathirana. Theekshana has been impressive in the international circuit and could be a game-changer for the Super Kings. Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner have been in good form and could cause problems for the Rajasthan batsmen.
RR will depend on the likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, and Yuzvendra Chahal to deliver the goods. The Chepauk surface should aid the spinners, and Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin will be critical to the team’s chances. Trent Boult has been in excellent form with the new ball and could provide early breakthroughs.
Weather Report
There will be no rain interruptions during the game, with clear skies expected throughout. The temperature is expected to hover around 30 degrees Celsius, so the players could find it challenging to cope with the heat.
Pitch Report
The Chepauk pitch has always been a spin-friendly surface, and IPL 2023 should be no different. The spinners will come into play as the game progresses, and the team that has better resources in that department will have the upper hand. Batsmen will have to be cautious early on as the new ball could cause problems.
Both teams will be looking to maintain their winning momentum and claim two crucial points. CSK has the home advantage and a settled lineup, while RR has a strong bowling attack. The game could swing either way, but it should be a thrilling contest for the fans.
