IPL 2024 – Match 68, RCB vs CSK: Top 3 Players You Can Pick In Your Dream11 Fantasy Team As Captain & Vice-Captain

Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad are ideal captaincy and vice-captaincy choices for RCB vs CSK match

Varul Chaturvedi Updated: July 9, 2024 schedule 3 min read

Virat Kohli | Source: X.com

The 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will witness the hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru against the visitors Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match is scheduled for 18th May at 7:30 PM. This is the last game for both teams.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been exceptional in their second half by winning five consecutive games and keeping their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, CSK is currently in a very interesting position where on one side they can be knocked out from the tournament or on the other side can finish second if things go their way.

CSK and RCB have played 32 matches against each other in the history of the IPL with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings having an upper hand with 21 victories. On the other hand, RCB has won 10 games with one game ending in no result back in 2012.

RCB is at 7th position while Chennai Super Kings are at the 4th position and a win in this match following the playoff scenarios can witness RCB making the biggest playoffs heist.

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RCB has a great net run rate, and that’s the reason even 14 points can make their entry into the playoffs with a tie of points at 14 with CSK, DC, and LSG. Rain is expected to play a spoilsport and it can spoil it all.

RCB will be led by Faf Du Plessis while CSK will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad. Both captains being openers will be the driving forces in the innings if asked to accelerate.

RCB is here by defeating DC in the last game while CSK defeated RR on the same day. It’s the most fierce battle and RCB would like to take revenge for the first match of IPL 2024.

Punt Players to Look Out For:

Swapnil Singh (RCB)
Simarjeet Singh (CSK)

RCB vs CSK: Top Three Players You Can Pick in Your Fantasy Team

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is a default choice as a captain in this tournament as he is the most consistent and performing batter in the league. He would eye to step up in such an important game. He has scored 661 runs in 13 games and still has the Orange Cap.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been the second most consistent batter in the league, being second in the orange cap list. He has scored 583 runs in 13 matches. He would be hoping to play a captain’s knock in this game.

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell has been ordinary in IPL 2024 but a player like him will thrive in such adverse conditions, and he is the best bet for RCB under pressure conditions. Keep Maxi in your team as he can also take wickets.

Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad are perfect choices for captain and vice-captain in this game.

Differential Picks For RCB vs CSK:

Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
Rajat Patidar (RCB)
Ajinkya Rahane (CSK)