Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 43rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. Chennai once again looks strong to seal their playoffs berth whereas Royals are hanging by a thread.
The Jaipur-based outfit would be seen donning pink to raise Cancer awareness had won their previous match against Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan will hope that change in jersey will bring a change in their fortunes in the tournament.
Chennai will look to keep their good form going.
One of the biggest positives for them is the return of form for Jos Butter. The gloveman has scored three consecutive fifties since being promoted up the order.
Thus, Buttler is batting at the top of his game as he is relishing the opening batting position. Meanwhile, other players must also bring out their A game contribute to the team’s cause.
Chennai Super Kings have had some time off since their last match. Thus, the yellow brigade would also like to hit the paddle running.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led team is at the second place in the IPL points table after winning seven matches out of ten they have played. Consequently, they are a couple of wins away from securing their spot in final four
Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane hasn’t looked at his best and the captain must lead with the bat as well. Rajasthan’s middle order hasn’t able to produce the goods and their ordinary performance dent the morale in the camp.
Rajasthan is hanging by a thin thread.
For Super Kings, Deepak Chahar was seen practising in the net sessions. Thus, it would be interesting to note whether he would make the cut into the playing XI.
When these two teams had met earlier in the season, Chennai had cruised to a comfortable 64-run win. Thus, the visitors will like to continue their domination over Royals while the hosts will seek revenge to stay afloat in the tournament.
Pitch Report: As the temperature in North India is hovering above 40-degree Celsius, the surface is expected to break. Thus, the spinners are likely going to yield help from the track. Consequently, both teams will like to introduce quality spinners.
Weather Forecast: It is going to be a hot day in Jaipur with maximum temperature hovering around 43-degree Celsius. However, the 8:00 PM start will bring some respite for the players as the temperature will drop down to the late thirties.
Head to Head: Super Kings have their wood in Rajasthan Royals as they have won 12 matches whereas, the latter register six victories.
At the Swai Mansingh Stadium, it is an even contest with both teams bagging two wins each.