The highly anticipated clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is set to unfold at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, May 12th. Positioned at number 2 on the points table of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, RR holds a favorable standing, while CSK endeavours to clinch victories in forthcoming matches to secure a playoff berth.
T20 Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium:
- Total matches: 82
- Matches won batting first: 48
- Matches won bowling first: 34
- Average score batting first: 165
- Highest total recorded: 246/5 (20 Ov) by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
- Lowest total recorded: 70 all out (17.1 Ov) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
- Highest score chased: 213/4 (19.3 Ov) by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:
Considering the historical contests hosted at this location, the pitch is anticipated to lean in favour of bowlers, especially spinners. Renowned for its spin-friendly traits, the surface provides substantial grip and notable turn. This attribute might present a notable hurdle for batters, hindering their ability to execute shots precisely. The spin and grip are expected to restrict scoring chances, potentially resulting in a game where bowlers take the spotlight.
Chennai Weather Forecast:
Cricket enthusiasts in Chennai can anticipate mostly favourable weather for the upcoming match. The forecast indicates clear skies throughout the day, with only a slight 20% chance of rainfall, posing minimal disruption. Although temperatures might climb to 34 degrees Celsius, potentially challenging the players’ stamina, the presence of winds at approximately 19 km/hr should provide some relief. Humidity levels are expected to hover around 71%, which may affect both batters and bowlers.
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Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Mustafizur Rahman, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Aravelly Avanish
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c & wk), Jos Buttler, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Kunal Singh Rathore, Abid Mushtaq, Ravichandran Ashwin, Donovan Ferreira, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen.
