On April 17, Monday, Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on the Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
While Chennai will be coming into the game on the back of a loss, Bangalore will look to capitalise on their win from their previous game.
Led by MS Dhoni, Chennai will be keen on registering their third win of the IPL 2023. Despite a minor setback in their previous game, the four-time champions will come forth and will most likely give it their all to stay in the race for qualification for the playoffs. Bangalore, on the other hand, would be brimming with confidence after their recent win against Delhi Capitals as they defeated them by 23 runs.
IPL 23 Match Details
- Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings
- Date: April 17, Monday
- Time: 7:30 pm
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Match Preview
On Monday, April 17, Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Chennai Super Kings in match no. 24 of the IPL 2023, in Bengaluru. In the three matches played so far, RCB has managed to win only one of them. However, Chennai Super Kings have won two out of their four fixtures as of now. Since the upcoming encounter will be played at RCB’s home ground, we are sure the Bangalore-based franchise will make the most of the situation and turn the odds in their favour.
IPL 23 Bangalore vs Chennai Match Pitch Report
The surface at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batter-friendly pitch, and the side batting first would look to amass a big total on the board as a high-scoring thrilling run chase is quite the possibility on the ground. Bowling first would be a wise decision on such a surface.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Probable Playing XIs
- Virat Kohli
- Faf du Plessis (c)
- Mahipal Lomror
- Glenn Maxwell
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Dinesh Karthik (wk)
- Wayne Parnell
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Harshal Patel
- Vyshak Vijaykumar
- Mohammed Siraj
Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XIs
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Moeen Ali
- Ambati Rayudu
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (c & wk)
- Mitchell Santner
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Akash Singh
- Tushar Deshpande
Probable best batter Virat Kohli
Ace Indian batter Virat Kohli has been in sensational form in the ongoing IPL 2023. With a half-century in his most recent game, the 34-year-old would be expected to take the attack to the opposition and amass some very important runs for the hosts in the forthcoming game.
Probable best bowler Ravindra Jadeja
One of the best all-rounders in world cricket, Ravindra Jadeja, would be expected to make a difference with the ball against Bangalore. The 34-year-old was exceptional in Chennai’s last game, and the four-time champions would depend on his services to provide them with important breakthroughs.
Today IPL match prediction
Chennai Super Kings are likely to win today IPL match between RCB and CSK.