IPL 2024 match 1, CSK vs RCB predicted playing 11: Two Indian cricketing icons, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, are set to go head-to-head in the blockbuster opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This thrilling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (CSK) encounter will take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk, in Chennai on Friday (March 22).
Led by the seasoned captain MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched the title in the 2023 IPL season by defeating Gujarat Titans in a thrilling final. As they gear up for the IPL 2024, CSK aims to kickstart their campaign from the same high point where they left off last season. Despite witnessing changes in their roster, the team's core remains intact.
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Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful teams in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, secured their fifth IPL title last season. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enters the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season with hopes of ending their long-standing trophy drought by clinching their first-ever IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have traditionally relied on their star-studded batting lineup as the driving force behind their victories in previous matches. However, in the upcoming IPL 2024 season, the franchise strengthened its bowling department with the inclusion of notable pacers. Spearheaded by the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph, Reece Topley, and Akashdeep Singh, RCB's bowling department looks formidable. However, lack of star spinners in their squad is the biggest drawback and concern for them.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) predicted playing 11
Chennai Super Kings predicted playing 11 for CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 match: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dubey, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, MS Dhoni (captain and wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Mahesh Theekshana.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru predicted playing 11 for CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 match: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (captain), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper), Karn Sharma, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj, Akashdeep.