CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction Match 17 of IPL 2023 Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Playing 11, Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips

Chennai Super Kings go head to head against Rajasthan Royals in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on 12^th April, Wednesday at 7:30 PM IST.

Chennai Super Kings have notched up two wins so far in the tournament and they are riding high on that. Super Kings were up against Mumbai Indians in the last game. Super Kings restricted Mumbai for just 157 as Ravindra Jadeja starred with the ball, he snared three wickets. It was Ajinkya Rahane who stole the show with the ball, scored a sublime 61 off just 27 deliveries and showed that he’s still got it in the shorter format of the game.

Rajasthan Royals on the other hand are on the top of the table with four points, they have won two of the three games. Royals in the last game crushed Delhi Capitals. Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal put up a 98 run opening partnership. Jaiswal and Buttler both scored brisk fifties that powered them to 199. Yuzvendra Chahal running through a purple patch with the ball, he scalped three wickets and derailed the chase for Delhi and eventually winning by plenty.

CSK vs RR Dream11 Team Prediction for Today Match

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, 17^th Match

12^th April, 7:30 PM IST

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

The 17^thmatch of the Indian Premier League between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on 12^th April at 7:30 PM IST.

Where to Watch CSK vs RR Live?

Indian Premier League will live stream on Jio Cinema app and website in India. The games will also be telecasted on Star Sports channels as well.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch in Chepauk is generally dry and hard which is going to deteriorate overtime as the game progresses. Since it’s dry and hard, the batters will enjoy hitting through the line and the bowlers should try and find the right lengths and target the stumps more often. Teams usually opt to bat first. Average first innings total is 174.

Spinners did really well on this track, having picked up 8 out of 14 wickets during the previous game. They are likely to pick up most of the wickets during the CSK vs RR match. Surprisingly, we witnessed a high-scoring encounter at Chepauk when Chennai Super Kings hosted Lucknow Super Giants. Fans can look forward to another high-scoring contest on Wednesday.

Team Form Guide:

CSK (recent last): WWL
RR (recent last): WLW

CSK Playing 11

1. Devon Conway
2. Ruturaj Gaikwad
3. Moeen Ali
4. Ajinkya Rahane
5. Shivam Dube
6. Ambati Rayudu/Rajvardhan Hangargekar
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. MS Dhoni (C)(WK)
9. Dwaine Pretorious
10. Mitchell Santner
11. Tushar Deshpande

Chennai Super Kings have found the right combination this season in the last game.
Ravindra Jadeja continues to impress with the ball. His three for in the last game was sensational.
Moeen Ali was unwell and missed the previous game against Mumbai Indians. The Englishman is expected to return to the playing 11.
Deepak Chahar might miss out on a few games as he’s bumped into another injury.
Ben Stokes is also expected to miss this game due to a heel injury.
CSK will start with either Rajvardhan Hangargekar/Ambati Rayudu depending on weather they bowl or bat first. Either of them will be used as the impact player.
Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana has joined the CSK squad and are available for selection.

Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Rajasthan Royals

Gaikwad’s form has been good for Super Kings this season. Gaikwad has two fifties and he’s only going to get better this season which is a big plus for them. He notched up a 40 plus score in the last game.

Last 5 performances in T20	IPL Matches, Runs & Average against Rajasthan Royals	Runs & Average in IPL	IPL performances at Chennai	Captain or Vice captain choice
40, 57, 92, 10, 5	4 matches, 113 runs & 28.25 average	1396 runs & 41.06 Average	57 (has played only one game)	✅

Ravindra Jadeja vs Rajasthan Royals

Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the pillars of the franchise ever since his inclusion. Jadeja either with the bat or ball contributes and plays one of the pivotal role in the success of the franchise every season.

Last 5 performances in T20	IPL Matches, Runs, Wickets & Average, Economy against Rajasthan Royals	Runs, Wickets & Averages in IPL	IPL performances at Chennai	Captain or Vice captain choice
3 & 3-20, 1 & -14, 35 & 1-28, 27 & 1-16, 16 & 1-26	7 Matches, 95 runs & 95 Average. 5 Wickets & 7.53 Economy	2506 runs, 26.10 Average & 136 wickets, 7.60 Economy	0-14 & 3, 0-18 & DNB, 3-9 & DNB, 0-33 & DNB, 1-17 & DNB	✅

RR Playing 11

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Jos Buttler
3. Sanju Samson (C)(WK)
4. Riyan Parag
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Dhruv Jurel
7. Jason Holder
8. Ravichandran Ashwin
9. Yuzvendra Chahal
10. Trent Boult
11. Sandeep Sharma

Rajasthan Royals have the best opening combo in the season. Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal are pretty much setting the tone in every game.
Either of Murugan Ashwin or Navdeep Saini will be used as the impact player is RR bowl second.
Rajasthan Royals can use Devdutt Padikkal as the impact player if they are going to chase.
RR are likely to field the same XI as per the previous match.

Jos Buttler vs Chennai Super Kings

Jos Buttler was in phenomenal form in the first game, he tore into Sunrisers bowling line-up and they were 85 after the first powerplay. The longer Buttler stays, Royals have a higher percentage of putting up a massive total on the board.

.Last 5 performances in T20	IPL Matches, Runs & Average against Chennai Super Kings	Runs & Averages in IPL	IPL performances at Chennai	Captain or Vice captain choice
79, 53, 73, 17, 51	7 matches, 267 runs & 38.1 average	2983 runs & 40.31 average	6 (has played only one game)	✅

Trent Boult vs Chennai Super Kings

Trent Boult showed why he’s one of the best white ball bowlers in the world in the first game. Boult makes early in-roads and pretty much dents the chances of the opposition in a matter of few deliveries.

Last 5 performances in T20	IPL Matches, Wickets & Economy against Chennai Super Kings	Wickets & Average in IPL	IPL performances at Chennai	Captain or Vice captain choice
3-29, 0-38, 2-21, 1-35, 2-19	11 matches, 13 wickets & 8.01 economy	97 Wickets & 26.42 average	0-30, 0-23, 3-28, 2-27, 1-36	✅

Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match?

Out of the 27 matches played between these two teams, Chennai Super Kings Royals have won 15 times as against the 12 times of Rajasthan Royals.
Chennai Super Kings have found the right balance, but Rajasthan Royals looks to have everything to topple Super Kings in this game.
Chennai Super Kings haven’t been tested if Ruturaj Gaikwad fails early and that’ll be interesting.

According to the Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals today match prediction, Rajasthan Royals are expected to get over the line and win this CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction.