CSK vs RR will be the best battle of quality spinners
17th game of this season IPL 2023, from last Sunday we are going through a series of thrilling matches starting with GT vs KKR, Dhawans’ heroic unbeaten 99, LSG overtook RCB’s mammoth 212 at Chinnaswamy and last night a breathtaking match between DC and MI were finished on the last delivery of the match. Though Mumbai Indians came as Victorians any team could have won even in the last ball.
Being avid cricket lovers we wish to cricket god that this insane unrealistic thrilling phase of IPL remains at its best in today’s match as well.
M A Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk is always known as a fortress of the Yellow Army, and this year probably going to be MSD’s ‘The THALA ‘(means the Leader in Tamil) last year as a Captain and player of Chennai Super Kings. So the Cricket fraternity is already in deep emotion as another 11 games is be left to be seen him on the ground donning the keeper’s Gloves and an icy cool head over his shoulder .
Definitely, we all will miss his superhuman presence on the cricket ground and the impromptu decisions he has taken over the years for Indian teams as well as Chennai Super Kings.
Well, every good thing must have a better ending so all Dhoni lovers of the world are expecting this year’s IPL trophy will get a kiss from MSD and that will be the end of his gracious cricketing era, our beloved legendary Mahi, the captain cool will call it a day and hangs up his boots and Gloves.
CSK vs RR Pre-Match Analysis
Chennai Super Kings Strength and Weakness
Come to today’s match, What best things could happen at MA Chidambaram, as we are expecting to be a turning track with galore of spinners to choose from for both teams.
Though Chennai is badly hit by injuries already, Speedstar Deepak Chahar gone back to the pavilion to nurse his hamstring injury after bowling a single over in the previous match against Mumbai Indians. He is not in contention of playing XI today, All Rounder Ben Stokes is suffering from a foot injury so he also confirms not playing today.
Mahees Theekshana of CSK could turn today’s match around (Photo source : Twitter)
There is a glimmer of hope for CSK as Maheesh Theekshana is available for the first time in this season on CSK’s second home match against RR. The off spiner has already shown his class and took 12 wickets from his 9 appearances with an average of 21.75 and an economy rate of 7.46.
Along with Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchel Santner, another spinning option may come into play in the form of Moeen Ali , and his batting is a huge plus for Chennai super Kings. Moeen Ali is a pro campaigner he knows the Chidambaram Stadium with every nook and corner so it will be a handy choice for CSK to include him , in that case Devon Conway could be the fourth overseas player .
Another Positive point for CSK is that Opener Ruturaj Gaukwad is currently in a dream form , if he can produce a flying start along with Devon Conway that will give some extra mileage to CSK at the beginning as well.
Rajhastan Royals Strength and Weakness
Rajasthan Royals is a top-heavy batting team, that has two super explosive openers in form of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler, followed by the captain himself Sanju Samson comes out at no 3. So far in this edition of IPL 2023 , all the previous games the opener’s devastating mayhem causes the bowling team at a loss in the starting power play and after as well.
Apart from the Top 3 super batsmen then comes young Riyan Parag, another super power hitter the west Indian Shimron Hatemayer. Then the latest finding of this IPL is Dhruv Jurel will join the party and can change any game in a jiffy with his enormous range of power hitting.
After that, some renowned bowling all-rounders will come to bat namely Jason Holder, Ravi Ashwin .
Now come to the bowling strength of Rajasthan Royals is almost a 10 on 10,In a spinning track like Chidambaram RR is planning to play with 3 main spinners Ravichandran Ashwin, Murugan Ashwin, and Yujuvendra Chahal and a part-time spinner Riyan Parag, who could be very handy in today’s match along with two world-class pacers as Trent Boult and Jason Holder
So far no Injury report comes from Rajasthan Royals team officials. So they are in a pretty relax mood.
Pitch and Weather Condition of CSK vs RR Match
MA Chidambaram’s pitch is expected to be a rank-turner and that could be deciding factor of today’s match. We have already seen both teams have plenty of spinning options and they would probably start to operate the spinning option right from the go.
There is a possibility of rain in the afternoon but the outfield of the ground has very well drainage system so hopefully, we can get to see a full quota of 20 overs a side match.
Probable Playing XI of CSK and RR match
CSK Probable playing XI
Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, 6 Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali MS Dhoni (capt, wk), Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande.
Probable Playing XI for RR
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (capt, wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Jason Holder, R Ashwin, M Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Wild Prediction of CSK vs RR match
This is the most toughest and interesting part of our blog , as far you already know that we have guess few correctly and some missed the target as usual.
Today another tough match is going to be happen at Chennai, It could be a below 200 score for first team and team who can operate the spinners more smartly will win this game.
I guess Chennai Super Kings can be today’s winner
