CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Today’s Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of match 17 of IPL 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals
CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Match details:
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will be up against each other in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League 2023. The match is scheduled to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday (April 12). As usual, the match will be getting underway at 19:30 (IST).
Date and time: Wednesday, April 12 at 19:30 (IST)
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Form guide (last three games):
Chennai Super Kings: W, W, L
Rajasthan Royals: W, L, W
CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Match Preview:
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have made a solid start to their respective season. Both the teams are currently in the top half of the points table after winning two of their first three games. While the Royals are at the second spot, Chennai Super Kings are occupying the fifth spot.
Chennai Super Kings began their campaign with a defeat. They suffered a 5-wicket loss at the hands of reigning champions Gujarat Titans before bouncing back with two wins. In their first home game of the season, they beat Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs. In the third outing, the MS Dhoni-led side thrashed arch-rivals Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets.
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Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, started their journey in IPL 2023 by thrashing Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs. It was followed by a close 5-run defeat to Punjab Kings when they were chasing 198. In the third game, they bounced back from the defeat and beat Delhi Capitals by 57 runs.
Here is the points table of IPL 2023:
| Teams | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.048 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2.067 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.375 |
| Gujarat Titans | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.431 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.356 |
| Punjab Kings | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.235 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.8 |
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.879 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.502 |
| Delhi Capitals | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.576 |
(Table updated after 16th game of IPL 2023)
With both the teams in good form at the moment, one can expect a cracking affair at the Chepauk.
CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Head-to-Head Record:
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have played 26 games against each other in IPL so far. Chennai Super Kings have won 15 of them while Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious on 11 occasions. In recent matches, Royals have the upper hand in this rivalry. In the last 5 games between these two sides, Royals have won 4 while the Super Kings have managed a solitary win.
Head-to-head record:
| Matches Played | Won by Chennai Super Kings | Won by Rajasthan Royals | Tied | No Result |
| 26 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report:
The first game of the season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium was a high-scoring one. Chennai Super Kings scored 217 for 7 before Lucknow Super Giants piled up 205 for 7 while chasing. Apart from batsmen, the bowlers made an impact too. Spinner Moeen Ali picked up 4 wickets to play a crucial role in CSK’s win while pacer Mark Wood picked up 3 wickets for LSG.
Here are the records of the last two IPL seasons played at the venue – 2019 and 2021. No matches took place at the venue in 2020 due to Covid-19 outbreak.
Total matches played: 18
Matches won by the team batting first: 9
Matches won by the team batting second: 8
Matches tied/went to Super Over: 1
Highest score batting first: Royal Challengers Bangalore – 204/4 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2021
Lowest score batting first: Royal Challengers Bangalore – 79/10 vs Chennai Super Kings, 2019
Highest total chased: Chennai Super Kings 175 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2019
Lowest score defended: Royal Challengers Bangalore 149 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2021
Total wickets taken by spinners: 102 in 18 games
Total wickets taken by pacers: 107 in 18 games
Here is the record of T20I matches played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium:
Total T20I matches played: 2
Matches won by the team batting first: 1
Matches won by the team batting second: 1
Highest score batting first: West Indies 181/3 vs India, 2018
Lowest team score while batting first: New Zealand 167/5 vs India, 2012
Highest successful chase: India 181 vs West Indies, 2018
Lowest Score Defended: New Zealand defended 167 vs India, in 2012
Total wickets taken by spinners: 4 in 2 games (2 wickets per match)
Total wickets taken by pacers: 12 in 2 games (6 wickets per match)
CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Injury updates:
While Rajasthan Royals do not have an injury concern, Chennai Super Kings have a few. They will be without Deepak Chahar for this clash after he suffered a hamstring injury. Ben Stokes is also doubtful for the clash due to a toe injury. Moeen Ali who missed the game against Mumbai Indians due to illness is likely to return.
CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Probable XIs:
Chennai Super Kings:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(wk), Shivam Dube, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Sisanda Magala/Moeen Ali, Tushar Deshpande, Ambati Rayudu
Rajasthan Royals:
Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Murugan Ashwin
CSK vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:
| Player | Players Stats |
| Devon Conway | 48 runs |
| Jason Holder | 3 wickets |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 125 runs |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 61 runs |
Hot Picks for CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Devon Conway:
Devon Conway is a left-handed batsman from Chennai Super Kings. While he has blown hot and cold in the competition so far, he is a very reliable batsman. In the only game played in Chennai so far, he scored 47 and would be looking to score big again.
Yashasvi Jaiswal:
Yashasvi Jaiswal has started his campaign in IPL 2023 on a stunning note. In three games, the young opener has amassed 125 runs with the help of two fifties.
Top Picks:
Jason Holder:
A fast-bowling allrounder who has the ability to play the big shots at will, Jason Holder is an asset in T20s. The former West Indies skipper has picked up 3 wickets in IPL 2023 so far.
Ajinkya Rahane:
Ajinkya Rahane made his debut for Chennai Super Kings in their previous outing and hit the ground running. He smashed the fastest fifty of the season before the record was broken by Nicholas Pooran. The right-handed batsman smashed 61 runs.
Budget Picks:
Shimron Hetmyer:
Shimron Hetmyer has played the role of finisher really well so far. The West Indian has scored 97 runs at a strike-rate of more than 176. He is yet to get out in the tournament so far.
Mitchell Santner:
Mitchell Santner can make the most of the pitch in Chennai. The pitch has traditionally assisted spinners and Santner will be looking to make the most of it. He has picked up 3 wickets in the tournament so far.
CSK vs RR: Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain: Moeen Ali & Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vice-Captain: Devon Conway & Ravichandran Ashwin
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 (Small Leagues and Head-to-Head)
Wicketkeeper – Jos Butler, Sanju Samson, Devon Conway
Batsmen – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal (vc), Shimron Hetmyer
All-rounders – Moeen Ali (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers – Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 (Grand Leagues):
Wicketkeeper – Jos Butler, Sanju Samson, Devon Conway
Batsmen – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Ajinkya Rahane
All-rounders – Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja (vc)
Bowlers – Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal
CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction:
Players to Avoid:
MS Dhoni and Riyan Parag are the players that can be avoided in this game.
CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Expert Advice:
Moeen Ali will be a good pick for the Dream11 team. The allrounder would be a good multiplier for the small leagues. On the other hand, in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal could turn out to be a good captaincy option for the grand leagues. The best suggested/Dream11 combination for this game is 3-3-3-2.
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