IPL 2021: RCB vs CSK – Match 35, Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

RCB vs CSK: The 35th Match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore didn’t have a good start to their second phase of the tournament as they lost their opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders in an embarrassing way. They will be desperate to bounce back in the tournament. They are currently placed at the third spot in the standings with 10 points in their bag.

Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, has been phenomenal in this year’s IPL. They won their opening game against Mumbai Indians in the second phase of IPL 2021 by 20 runs. They are currently placed at the second spot in the points table and will look to carry on their winning momentum. Sam Curran who missed the previous game due to quarantine is available for selection.  

Chennai Super Kings saw a convincing 69 runs victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore when both teams met in Mumbai in the first phase. Chasing 192 runs total, Virat Kohli’s side only managed 122/9 in the scheduled overs, falling short by 69 runs from the target. Ravindra Jadeja was the man of the match for his unbeaten 62 off 28 deliveries and 3-13 with the ball.  

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RCB vs CSK Match Details

• Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 35
• Date: Friday, September 24, 2021
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

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RCB vs CSK Weather & Pitch Report

Pitch Report

The pitch here at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is pretty much a balanced wicket. Pacers will get some movement with the new ball. Once the batsmen get set, they can score big on this wicket. Teams winning the toss will look to chase on this venue.

Weather Conditions

Another hot and sunny day here in Sharjah is expected, with the maximum temperature looming at 33 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 60 per cent. The evening will be much more pleasant with the temperature hovering around 30 degrees Celsius and there is no chance of precipitation for this match.

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Average First Innings Score

The average first innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah considering the last 5 matches played here is 142 runs.

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Record of Chasing Team

Based on the last 5 matches played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah —

• Matches Won: 5
• Matches Lost: 0
• No Result: 0

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RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head

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Royal Challengers Bangalore & Chennai Super Kings Form

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RCB vs CSK Predicted Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Virat Kohli (C), Srikar Bharat (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Kyle Jamieson, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, AB de Villiers, Sachin Baby, Glenn Maxwell, Harshal Patel.

Bench: Dushmantha Chameera, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dan Christian, Navdeep Saini, George Garton, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Pavan Deshpande, Akash Deep, Rajat Patidar, Suyash Prabhudessai, Tim David.

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Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni (C & WK), Faf du Plessis, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran/Josh Hazlewood, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Dwayne Bravo, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu.

Bench: KM Asif, Krishnappa Gowtham, Imran Tahir, Sam Curran/Josh Hazlewood, R Sai Kishore, Bhagath Verma, Harishankar Reddy, Robin Uthappa, Cheteshwar Pujara, Jason Behrendorff, Narayan Jagadeesan, Karn Sharma, Lungi Ngidi.

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Match Predictions For Match 35 – RCB vs CSK

Case 1

If Royal Challengers Bangalore Won the Toss & Bowl First

• Chennai Super Kings Powerplay Score: 45-50
• Chennai Super Kings Overall Score: 170-190

Result Prediction

Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match. 

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Case 2

If Chennai Super Kings Won the Toss & Bowl First

• Royal Challengers Bangalore Powerplay Score: 55-60
• Royal Challengers Bangalore Overall Score: 190-210

Result Prediction

Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match.

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