RCB vs CSK Preview – Bangalore, Chennai search for their 3rd win in southern derby
Royal Challengers Bangalore will host four-time champions Chennai Super Kings in the 24th league fixture of IPL 2023. While the home side comes into the game on the back of a comprehensive victory against the Delhi Capitals, the Yellow Army will be hoping to bounce back after a narrow loss against Rajasthan Royals.
It was RCB’s former skipper Virat Kohli, who led the foundation for their victory against Delhi Capitals after registering his third half-century of the tournament. His innings followed by a clinical bowling display by their bowlers, especially the pacers, ended their two-match losing streak in the 16th edition of the tournament.
Meanwhile, their opponents, Chennai Super Kings succumbed to a narrow defeat despite skipper MS Dhoni’s heroics with the bat against the league leaders Rajasthan Royals. The four-time IPL champions will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on their rivals in their own backyard.
Pitch and conditions
The surface in Chinnawamy has usually been a batting paradise but the last game at this venue saw the batters struggle for timing on a two-paced surface. The team winning the toss would be inclined to bat first and set a formidable target for their opponents.
Venue details: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Last T20 match at the venue: RCB- 174/6 (20 overs) DC- 151/9 (20 overs)
Here’s the probable playing XI for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings:
Royal Challengers Bangalore
The home side have found a formidable opening partnership in Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis and will hope that the star batters continue their good run of form in the upcoming match. Meanwhile, the fast bowlers also came to the party in the previous fixture after a disappointing performance against LSG.
Chennai Super Kings
The Yellow Army will be eager to take the field and get back to winning ways against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. It will be interesting to see how the team copes with the latest injury concern to several key players in the squad.
