Chennai Super Kings and Royals Challengers Bangalore have had contrasting fortunes in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Skipper MS Dhoni recently stated that the remaining games would be an opportunity for them to prepare for the next season of the money-spinning event. On the other hand, Virat Kohli and Co. are looking to extend their winning streak as they have their eyes in the top-two berth of the points table.
Chennai will have their task cut out against RCB. The side brought in the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Narayan Jagadeesan but both failed to open their account against Mumbai Indians. CSK suffered a 10-wicket loss to Mumbai - their first in IPL history. The batters were rattled by Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah’s pace as they found themselves in the receiving end yet again. Sam Curran’s fifty was the only saving grace in an otherwise forgettable encounter which saw them slip to 21/5 at one stage. The three-time champions are likely to give a long rope to the youngsters in the side.
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"We have to make the most of the next three games and it is good preparation for the next year. Identify the batsmen, who will bowl at the death and hopefully the players will soak up the pressure," Dhoni said after yet another loss in the 13th edition of the IPL.
They will run into a side which is high on confidence. Virat Kohli’s men are looking for a hat trick of wins. The batters have done well for RCB this season and the bowling pack look sharp. The side picked massive wins against Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. AB de Villiers hasn’t aged a day as he looks fitter with each passing game. The veteran batsman has received an ample amount of support from the likes of Devdutt Paddikkal and Kohli.
The pace trio of Navdeep Saini, Chris Morris and Isuru Udana have been phenomenal with the ball. Spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar have stepped up to the occasion as well.
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Match Details
Match Number - 44
Date: 25th October 2020, at 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Pitch Report:
The wicket is likely to throw up an even contest between the bat and ball. The ball has done its bit for the pacers and the spinners have joined the party as well. It has been a two-paced surface hence the batters have often been watchful at the start before going big.
Weather Report and Toss:
As it’s an afternoon game, teams would look to bat first to avoid the scorching heat and put up anything between 165-175 in order to have a crack at the opposition. Hence, toss would play a key role.
Expected XI:
Chennai Super Kings:
Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, N Jagadeesan, MS Dhoni (C&WK), Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, R Sai Kishore/Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood, Imran Tahir and Shardul Thakur
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers (WK), Gurkeerat Singh, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Isuru Udana, Mohammad Siraj/Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal and Navdeep Saini
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Dream 11 team and suggestions
AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayudu, Aaron Finch, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sam Curran, Chris Morris, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini and Imran Tahir
Captain: AB de Villiers
Vice-Captain: Sam Curran
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