IPL 2020: RCB vs CSK Preview – Bangalore aim to confirm playoffs spot
Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore and MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings will take on each other at the Dubai International Stadium in Match 44 of IPL 2020. Chennai Super Kings have just 3 wins to their name in 11 matches, while Royal Challengers Bangalore have 7 wins in 10 matches. CSK are coming off a thumping loss against MI while RCB decimated KKR in their previous encounter.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a great run this season. This is the first time in years that Bangalore has looked like a proper unit on the field, and not relied on just 3-4 star players. Their bowling has been among the best this season, and the addition of Chris Morris has given the team a whole different balance. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, have had their worst season in IPL history. They have failed to demonstrate intent, and have lacked in all aspects of the game. The last time the two teams met each other this season, Bangalore defeated Chennai by 37 runs at the same ground.
Match Info:
Match 44- RCB vs CSK
Venue- Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Head To Head:
Stat Attack:
Faf Du Plessis is one four away from scoring 200 fours in IPL.
Dhoni has scored 804 runs against RCB, his most against any opponent in IPL.
AB de Villiers needs 58 runs to reach 9000 runs in T20s.
Team News:
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Virat Kohli’s decision bringing back Mohammad Siraj for the match against KKR proved to be an excellent one, as he paid back the faith his captain had in him. His spell of 3/2 in the Powerplay was pivotal in restricting the Knight Riders to just 84 runs in their 20 overs. Kohli also promoted Gurkeerat Singh Mann at number 3 to give him some more time in the middle. RCB need one more win to seal their berth in the playoffs this season, as they aim for a top 2 finish.
Chennai Super Kings:
Chennai Super Kings have looked extremely lacklustre in this edition. With 8 losses in 11 games, their playoffs dream remains alive in only a mere mathematical possibility. MS Dhoni also hinted that they are looking forward to the next year, and shall look to play their best cricket in the remaining fixtures.
Probable XI:
