RCB vs CSK: Royal Challengers Bangalore will go head-to-head against Chennai Super Kings in Match 49 of IPL 2022 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to put an end to their three matches losing streak when they take on Chennai Super Kings in the 49th match of IPL 2022 on Wednesday at Maharashtra Cricket Association, Pune.
It will be the second game of the season for both the teams against each other. The last time they played against each other, it was Chennai Super Kings which emerged victorious by 23 runs.
Faf du Plessis and Co wouldn’t mind sweet revenge when they take on the defending champions again on Wednesday. Notably, Royal Challengers Bangalore have lost their last three games back to back and will need to win this one to keep their playoff hope alive. They are currently placed at the 6th spot in the points table with 5 wins in 10 matches.
The defending champions Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, have eked out 3 wins from 9 games and are currently placed at the second last spot of the points table and must be aiming to win all the remaining games to keep their playoff hope alive.
RCB vs CSK Match Details
- Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 49
- Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST) / 2:00 PM (GMT)
- Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
RCB vs CSK Pitch Report
The pitch at Maharashtra Cricket Association is a good one to bat on as we have witnessed in the last game played at this venue. The CSK batters destroyed the boundaries at the venue and posted a mammoth score against SRH and it will be nothing different for this game. Recently, the teams batting first have won the majority of the games at this venue and hence captains might look to bat first.
RCB vs CSK Pitch Stats – In Last 5 IPL 2022 Matches
- Average 1st Innings Score: 173
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 159
- Batting First Won: 4
- Batting Second Won: 1
- Toss Winner Opt to Bowl: 5
- Toss Winner Opt to Bat: 0
RCB vs CSK Key Matchups
- Ambati Rayudu vs Harshal Patel – 19 Runs vs 3 Dismissals
- Virat Kohli vs Ravindra Jadeja – 133 Runs vs 3 Dismissals
- Virat Kohli vs Dwayne Bravo – 203 Runs vs 2 Dismissals
BLR vs CSK Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played
Royal Challengers Bangalore & Chennai Super Kings Form
BLR Form
CSK Form
RCB vs CSK Predicted Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Mahipal Lomror, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood.
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Mitchell Santner, Dwaine Pretorius, Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana.
Match Predictions For Match 49 – RCB vs CSK
Case 1
If Royal Challengers Bangalore Win the Toss & Bowl First
- Chennai Super Kings Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Chennai Super Kings Overall Score: 150-170
Result Prediction
Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match.
Case 2
If Chennai Super Kings Win the Toss & Bowl First
- Royal Challengers Bangalore Powerplay Score: 45-55
- Royal Challengers Bangalore Overall Score: 170-190
Result Prediction
Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match.
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