RR vs CSK in Jaipur is the return fixture between both franchises in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. In the first meeting between both teams, Rajasthan Royals (RR) clinched a narrow win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai. The match will take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Thursday at 7:30 PM.
RR vs CSK Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
Here’s a closer look at RR and CSK – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
RR will want to pick up two points after suffering successive defeats. Jos Buttler failed to make runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) last week, while Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer, too, will be keen to be back among runs. Uncapped Dhruv Jurel was impressive against RCB, scoring a quickfire 34*.
The RR fans will be hoping that Trent Boult will provide early breakthroughs in familiar conditions. The Kiwi pacer has received excellent support from Sandeep Sharma, who has taken seven wickets so far. Yuzvendra Chahal, RR’s leading wicket-taker this season, has only taken two wickets in the franchise’s last three games. An in-form Chahal will make life tough for the opponent batters.
RR Squad
- Sanju Samson (captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Jos Buttler
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Riyan Parag
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Trent Boult
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Sandeep Sharma
- Adam Zampa
- Jason Holder
- Navdeep Saini
- Obed McCoy
- KM Asif
- Donovan Ferreira
- Joe Root
- Murugan Ashwin
- Dhruv Jurel
- Kuldip Yadav
- KC Cariappa
- Abdul P A
- Kunal Rathore
- Kuldeep Sen
- Akash Vashisht
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK has won five of its six fixtures after defeat in the IPL opener. It is the batting unit that is leading from the front. Devon Conway has hit four consecutive half-centuries, while Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shivam Dube have been brilliant. Meanwhile, Ben Stokes, nursing a toe injury, will likely be fit for the fixture against Punjab Kings on April 30.
Tushar Deshpande has continued to impress. Though he struggled to control the flow of runs, the fast bowler has picked up crucial junctures of the game. He has 12 wickets in seven matches, while Ravindra Jadeja has ten at an economy of 7.33. Sri Lankan duo Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana have taken four wickets each.
CSK Squad
- MS Dhoni (captain)
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Shivam Dube
- Ambati Rayudu
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Nishant Sindhu
- Moeen Ali
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Shaik Rasheed
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Sisanda Magala
- Ben Stokes
- Mitchell Santner
- Subhranshu Senapati
- Bhagath Varma
- Tushar Deshpande
- Prashant Solanki
- Ajay Mandal
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Simarjeet Singh
- Akash Singh
Head-to-Head – RR vs CSK
In the 27 meetings between both teams in IPL, CSK has won 15 matches, while RR claimed 12 victories. The Sanju Samson-led side clinched a thrilling three-run win against CSK in the first meeting between both teams this season. Jos Buttler and Devon Conway scored half-centuries for their respective teams.
IPL 2023 Stats – RR & CSK
- Most Runs: Jos Buttler – 244 runs (RR); Devon Conway – 314 runs (CSK)
- Total Wickets: Yuzvendra Chahal – 12 wickets (RR); Tushar Deshpande – 12 wickets (CSK)
- Most Sixes: Shimron Hetmyer – 15 sixes (RR); Ruturaj Gaikwad – 17 sixes (CSK)
Winner Prediction – RR vs CSK
With the form CSK is in, the four-time champions have the edge over the inaugural IPL winners, who have lost their last two IPL fixtures.
Final Thoughts on RR vs CSK
This season, the opening fixture between RR and CSK has gone to the wire. Both sets of fans and neutrals will be expecting another cracker of a game on Thursday.
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