The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Despite both teams being out of the playoff race, this match promises to be an exciting one.
Chennai has had a disappointing season so far, winning just three out of their 12 matches. They currently sit at the bottom of the table in 10th place. Rajasthan’s season hasn’t been much better, with only three wins in 12 matches.
Head-to-Head
When it comes to head-to-head matches, Chennai has a slight edge over Rajasthan. They have won 16 out of the 30 matches played between the two teams, while Rajasthan has won 14. However, in the last five years, Rajasthan has had the upper hand, winning seven out of the nine matches played.
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been a mixed bag this season. One half of the pitch is batting-friendly, while the other half is slower. The toss could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match, with the winning team likely to choose to bowl first due to the dew factor.
Predictions
As for predictions, both teams seem evenly matched, and either team could win. However, the team chasing a target might have a slight advantage.
Here are the predicted lineups for both teams:
Chennai Super Kings:
- Ayush Mhatre
- Devon Conway
- Urvil Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Devald Brevis
- Shivam Dube
- MS Dhoni
- R Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Anshul Kambhoj
- Khalil Ahmad
Impact Player: Nathan Ellis/Mathisha Pathirana
Rajasthan Royals:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Survanshi
- Sanju Samson
- Riyan Parag
- Dhruv Jurel
- Luan-Dre Pretorius
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Kavna Mafak
- Tushar Deshpande
- Kumar Kartikeya
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Impact Player: Ashok Sharma/Shubham Dubey