The first part of the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023) is over, but the full picture is yet to come. Thursday, April 27. We will see a blockbuster clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur.
RR & CSK will be facing each other for the second time this season. Earlier in the 17th match of IPL 2023, Sanju Samson-led RR defeated MS-Dhoni-led CSK by 3 runs.
Currently, CSK is at number one on the points table with 10 points. On the other hand, Rajasthan is at number three with 8 points. In the points table between the two teams, there is a gap of only two points. But the figure of 36 will continue to be seen in the match.
HEAD TO HEAD: RR vs CSK
There have been 27 matches between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in IPL history so far, out of which Mahi’s team has won 15 matches. While Rajasthan Royals have got success in 12 matches. Whereas, in the last 5 meetings between the two, Rajasthan has defeated CSK in four matches.
Pitch Report
The pitch of the Sawai Man Singh Stadium is considered very favourable for bowling. Here both pacers and spinners get help, due to which low-scoring matches are seen on this ground. The average IPL score at Jaipur’s stadium is 148 runs. However, the best score of IPL in this home ground of Rajasthan Royals is 197 runs, which is registered in the name of the host team. At the same time, the lowest score on this ground is 92 runs, which is made by Mumbai Indians.
So far 48 IPL matches have been held at this ground, out of which the team batting first has won 16 matches, while the team chasing the target has been victorious in 32 matches. In such a situation, the team which will bowl first after winning the toss here, the match will be in its favour.
Weather Condition: RR vs CSK
According to a report by Weather, there is a 38% chance of rain in Jaipur on Thursday on the match day. At the same time, even after sunset, there is a 24% chance that it will rain. In such a situation, both the teams should play keeping DLS in mind from the beginning.
When, Where and How to Watch: RR vs CSK?
The match between RR and CSK will be played at 7:30 PM. The toss will take place at 07:00 PM. Apart from this, you can stream this match for free on the Jio Cinema app and website.
Dream Team RR vs CSK:
Conway, Buttler, Rahane, Hetmyer, Gaikwad, Padikkal, Jadeja, Ashwin, Moeen Ali, Boult and Chahal.
RR: Buttler, Jaiswal, Samson, Padikkal, Hetmyer, Jurel, Ashwin, Parag, Boult, Chahal and Sandeep Sharma.
CSK: Conway, Gaikwad, Moeen, Rahane, Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C), Dube, Pathirana, Tikshna, Deshpande and Akash Singh.