IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, Chennai Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Friday, March 22.

For the first time, CSK will be led by their newly-appointed captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Meanwhile, Faf du Plessis will continue his role of skipper for RCB.

T20 Stats and Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium:

• Total matches: 76
• Matches won batting first: 46
• Matches won bowling first: 30
• Average score batting first: 163
• Highest total recorded: 246/5 (20 Ov) by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals
• Lowest total recorded: 70/10 (17.1 Ov) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
• Highest score chased: 201/6 (20 Ov) by Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:

In the opening match of IPL 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (commonly known as the Chepauk Stadium), both batsmen and bowlers will encounter unique hurdles. Nonetheless, considering the historical nature of the pitch at this venue, it is anticipated that bowlers, particularly spinners, will encounter conditions more favourable to their craft. The spin-friendly characteristic of the surface, characterized by pronounced grip and sharp turn, poses a challenge for batters in executing their shots smoothly.

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Chennai Weather Forecast:

The weather outlook for the opening match of IPL 2024 in Chennai appears to be ideal for cricket, featuring a clear sky and a mere 5 percent chance of rainfall, accompanied by a temperature of 31 degrees Celsius. Wind speeds are forecasted to reach approximately 16 km/hr, while humidity levels are predicted to remain at 76%. With such favourable conditions expected, the match is set to unfold smoothly without any disruptions.

Squads:

Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Mustafizur Rahman, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Aravelly Avanish

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Tom Curran, Swapnil Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Mayank Dagar, Will Jacks, Suyash Prabhudessai, Anuj Rawat, Manoj Bhandage, Yash Dayal, Saurav Chauhan, Rajan Kumar, Himanshu Sharma

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