CSK vs RR IPL 2024 Match 61st Dream11 Prediction: The IPL 2024 61st match will be played at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, May 12. It will be a showdown between Ruturaj Gaikwad's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sam Curran's Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 61st match of the ongoing IPL edition.
Right now, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is in fourth position with 12 points from 6 wins to their tally and a net run rate of 0.491 on the IPL 2024 points table, and Rajasthan Royals are in second position with 16 points from 8 wins and a net run rate of 0.476.
| Match: | CSK vs RR |
| IPL Match No.: | 61st |
| Date: | Sunday, May 12, 2024 |
| Toss Timing: | 3:00 PM |
| Time: | 03:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming: | Star Sports, JioCinema Website and App |
In the upcoming IPL 2024 match, defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off against the Rajasthan Royals in Chennai. CSK, currently holding the fourth position in the points table with 12 points, faced a setback in their last match against the Gujarat Titans. This loss has increased the pressure on them, and they now need to win their remaining two matches to secure their spot in the playoffs.
On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals sit comfortably in the second position with 16 points but have suffered consecutive losses to the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Delhi Capitals. Despite not being at risk of missing the playoffs, the Sanju Samson-led side is keen to bounce back and regain momentum for the knockout stage.
In their history of encounters, CSK and Rajasthan Royals have clashed 29 times, with CSK holding a slight edge with 15 victories compared to Rajasthan Royals' 14 wins.
Based on the analysis provided, here's the prediction for the upcoming IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Considering CSK's recent setback and the pressure on them to secure victories in their remaining matches, they will likely come into this game with a determined mindset. However, Rajasthan Royals, despite their recent losses, have a slightly more comfortable position in the points table and will be eager to regain their winning momentum.
With CSK holding a slight historical edge over RR in their head-to-head encounters, this match could be closely contested.
Given the circumstances, the prediction for the match leans slightly towards Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to secure a hard-fought victory against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Before their upcoming match on Sunday, May 12, RR and CSK have faced each other in 29 matches In IPL history. Chennai Super Kings won 15 games, while Rajasthan Royals won 14 times and one match did not produce any results.
Bat 1st: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande
Bowl 1st: Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, MS Dhoni (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh
Impact Players Option: MS Dhoni, Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali
Bat 1st: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Bowl 1st: Sanju Samson (c&wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma.
Impact Players Option: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal
Chennai Super Kings, the defending champions, will face the high-performing Rajasthan Royals at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Rajasthan Royals are close to securing a playoff spot with 16 points from three matches remaining. Meanwhile, CSK needs to win against RR and Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last match to secure a playoff spot. Losing even one match could make things challenging for CSK.
The Royals lost their last match against Delhi Capitals despite Skipper Sanju Samson's strong performance, scoring 86 runs off 46 balls. He will aim to repeat this performance against CSK.
In their past encounters, CSK has won 15 times against Rajasthan Royals' 14 victories.
Remember to keep an eye on the match updates and any last-minute changes in player availability before finalizing your fantasy team.
In recent matches, teams batting second have had more success on this pitch than teams batting first. The average winning score for the first innings is above 180 runs. The average run rate during the powerplay is 8.65, while during the death overs, it is 9.54.
The pitch at Chennai's M. A. Chidambaram Stadium is known to favor spinners, providing them assistance while still offering opportunities for batsmen. In the IPL 2024 season, the average first innings total at this venue has been around the early 180s in six matches. Teams winning the toss are likely to choose to field first, as chasing teams have won four out of the six games played here this year.
The weather forecast for the CSK vs. RR match indicates clear skies but with high humidity, around 71%, which could make playing conditions challenging for the players. However, there are no chances of rain or thunderstorms, ensuring a rain-free match.
In Chennai, the temperature is expected to be around 33°C, but it may feel hotter, around 39°C, due to the humidity. Mild and gentle winds are expected to blow at a speed of 15 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 24 km/h.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jos Buttler, Kuldeep Sen, Tanush Kotian, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Kunal Singh Rathore, Navdeep Saini, Keshav Maharaj, Shimron Hetmyer, Nandre Burger, Dhruv Jurel, Abid Mushtaq
Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana, Nishant Sindhu, Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner, Shaik Rasheed, Aravelly Avanish, Maheesh Theekshana, RS Hangargekar, Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Prashant Solanki, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Richard Gleeson, Deepak Chahar.
| Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1.428 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.476 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.406 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.491 |
| Delhi Capitals | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.316 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.769 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.217 |
| Gujarat Titans | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -1.063 |
| Mumbai Indians (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.271 |
| Punjab Kings (E) | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.423 |
Disclaimer: The Dream 11 team predictions provided in this article are based on analysis of recent player performance, team form, past encounters, and expert opinions. However, the actual outcome of the match can be influenced by various unforeseen factors such as player injuries, changes in playing conditions, and luck. Therefore, the accuracy of these predictions cannot be guaranteed.
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