IPL 2024 – Match 61: CSK vs RR Match Preview, Playing XI, Players to Watch, Key Stats
Chennai Super Kings is in a must-win situation against Rajasthan Royals
The 61st match of the ongoing IPL 2024 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on May 12th, Sunday.
Both teams have faced each other 28 times in IPL history, with CSK beating RR 15 times and RR winning 13 times against CSK.
Chennai Super Kings need to win both of their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs, as they currently have 6 wins from 12 matches.
Rajasthan Royals are in the second place on the points table with 16 points, and they need just one more win to qualify for the playoffs.
Match Details:
- Date: May 12, 2024
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
CSK lost their last match to GT by 35 runs, and RR have lost two consecutive matches. Both teams will look to get back on the winning track ahead of the playoffs.
CSK vs RR Probable Playing XI:
CSK Probable Playing XI:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh
Impact Player – Sameer Rizvi/Ajinkya Rahane
RR Probable Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player – Jos Buttler
Key Batters to Watch for CSK vs RR:
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK Captain will look to bounce back after getting out on a duck against GT in the previous match. Ruturaj against Trent Boult will be a battle to watch out for.
Jos Buttler
Buttler, who has been playing as an impact player for RR lately, will be keen to make a positive impact for his team and start aggressively with the bat in the powerplay.
Key Bowlers to Watch for CSK vs RR:
Trent Boult
Boult has been a consistent wicket-taker for RR, especially in the powerplay. He didn’t have a great outing in the last match, so he will look to bounce back against CSK.
Tushar Deshpande
In the absence of Chahar, Pathirana, and Mustafizur, CSK will expect Deshpande to step up with the ball. He has been a consistent performer for them since the last season.
