IPL 2024 – Match 68: RCB vs CSK Match Preview, Playing XI, Players to Watch, Key Stats

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will clash with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 68 of the IPL 2024. This match will be played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on 18th May, Saturday.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have 6 wins from 13 matches; they will need to beat CSK by 18 runs or chase the target in 18.1 overs to qualify for the playoffs. RCB won their last match against DC by 47 runs.

Chennai Super Kings have 7 wins from 13 matches; they just need to win the match to qualify for the playoffs. CSK won their last match against RR by 5 wickets.

Match Details:

• Date: 18 May 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

RCB will be missing the services of Will Jacks, who smashed a hundred against GT and played really well given the opportunities. Reece Topley is also not available for the remaining season as both of them have departed to the UK for national duty. Glenn Maxwell will replace Jacks in the RCB XI.

CSK is also without Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman, but they have found their replacements in Simarjeet and Theekshana. Simarjeet has performed well for CSK so far, and Deepak Chahar has also started to practice in the nets, although he is unlikely to return for this match.

RCB vs CSK Probable Playing XI:

RCB Probable Playing XI

Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal

Impact Player – Swapnil Singh/Anuj Rawat

CSK Probable Playing XI

Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana

Impact Player – Sameer Rizvi/Ajinkya Rahane

Key Batters to Watch for RCB vs CSK:

Rajat Patidar

An In-form Rajat Patidar is always a treat to watch. When he last played against CSK, he wasn’t in great form, but now he has found his form back and has scored 320 runs in 11 innings. His battle against the CSK spinners will be something to watch out for.

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra scored 37 runs off 15 balls against RCB in the first meet. He was later dropped from the XI due to his low scores, but now he is back in the XI. His approach against Siraj and Dayal can make a huge difference.

Key Bowlers to Watch for RCB vs CSK:

Yash Dayal

Yash Dayal took 3 wickets in the last RCB game, and his powerplay bowling has been impressive. Dayal vs Ruturaj will be a great battle as Ruturaj has struggled against the left-arm pacers. Dayal has taken 13 wickets in 12 matches, and his economy rate has been 8.8 this year.

Simarjeet Singh

Simarjeet replaced Deepak Chahar in the CSK XI and he never let them miss Deepak. Simarjeet has taken 5 wickets in the 3 matches that he played and won the player of the match award against RR in the last match for taking 3 wickets. Simarjeet will again look to leave a positive impact for CSK.