CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction: IPL 2024 Match 61 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Dream11 Team

Chennai Super Kings will take on Rajasthan Royals in the 61st match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 61 of IPL 2024
12th May, 03:30 PM IST
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

CSK vs RR Preview

Rajasthan Royals have been the standout performers so far this season, showcasing near-perfect consistency in their ranks, barring their last two defeats. Their batting has been led by the likes of Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson, who have scored runs consistently at the top of the order. The middle-order has also been delivered, with Riyan Parag providing firepower when needed. In the bowling department, Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal have exploited the conditions beautifully to pick up crucial wickets.

On the other hand, CSK has impressed with their all-round displays, despite faltering in their previous outing. Their batting has been anchored by the consistent performances of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Daryl Mitchell, while the middle-order, featuring the likes of Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni, has provided the necessary impetus. The bowling unit, led by the experienced Tushar Deshpande and Ravindra Jadeja, has effectively restricted the opposition.

With both sides coming off a defeat in their previous outing, they will go all out to win this game, making this one an interesting battle to watch.

Form Guide

CSK: L-W-L-W-L
RR: L-L-W-W-W

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Chepauk is decent for batting, with an average first-innings score of 183 in the last 6 IPL games this season. There should be ample help available for both pacers and spinners. However, chasing will be the preferred option, as the team batting second won 4 of the 6 games this season.

IPL stats at this ground

Total Matches Played: 82
Matches Won Batting First: 48
Matches Won Batting Second: 34
Highest total: 246/5 (CSK vs RR)
Lowest total: 70/10 (RCB vs CSK)

CSK Playing 11

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
2. Rachin Ravindra
3. Daryl Mitchell
4. Shivam Dube
5. Moeen Ali
6. Ravindra Jadeja
7. MS Dhoni (wk)
8. Mitchell Santner
9. Shardul Thakur
10. Tushar Deshpande
11. Simarjeet Singh
12. Ajinkya Rahane (Impact)

Chennai Super Kings Team News

• Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Shardul Thakur, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Aravelly Avanish
• Mustafizur Rahman has left the camp for national team duties and will not be available for this game.
• Deepak Chahar and Matheesha Pathirana are injured and won’t be available for this outing.

CSK Key Players

Ruturaj Gaikwas Stats vs RR in IPL

Shivam Dube Stats vs RR in IPL

RR Playing 11

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Jos Buttler
3. Sanju Samson (c & wk)
4. Riyan Parag
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Rovman Powell
7. Shubham Dubey
8. Ravi Ashwin
9. Trent Boult
10. Avesh Khan
11. Sandeep Sharma
12. Yuzvendra Chahal (Impact)

Rajasthan Royals Team News

• Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian, Shubham Dubey, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Prasidh Krishna, Donovan Ferreira, Abid Mushtaq, Kunal Singh Rathore
• Shimron Hetmyer could be back in the side after missing out in the last game.

RR Key Players

Jos Buttler Stats vs CSK in IPL

Sanju Samson Stats vs CSK in IPL

Who will win today’s match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals (Match 61 of Indian Premier League 2024)?

• Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have met 28 times in the IPL, with Chennai Super Kings winning 15 games while Rajasthan Royals have won 13.
• Chennai Super Kings have won 4 of the last 5 outings against Rajasthan Royals.
• Rajasthan Royals have won three of their last five meetings, while Chennai Super Kings have won only 2 of their last five outings.
• Chennai Super Kings are expected to win this outing, owing to their home advantage and current form.

CSK vs RR Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler
Batsmen: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Daryl Mitchell
All-rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Riyan Parag, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Who are Best Captain Options for CSK vs RR Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jos Buttler
For Grand League, Mega Contest: Ravindra Jadeja, Sanju Samson

What are CSK vs RR Fantasy Tips?

• Jos Buttler has a good track record against CSK, with an average of 49.43 in 9 games, and has also been in fine form, making him a top pick for this outing.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad loves to score at Chepauk, having amassed 664 runs, and also has a good matchup against RR, with 168 runs in 6 games, making him a multiplier pick for this game.
• Ravindra Jadeja has fine numbers with the ball at Chepauk, having taken 34 wickets in 48 matches at an economy rate of just 6.77; he is our differential pick for mega leagues.
• Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag are must-have picks given their current run with the bat in the tournament.
• Yuzvendra Chahal does well against CSK, having taken 18 wickets in 16 games at an economy rate of 7.00, he is another must-have pick for this game.

Where to watch CSK vs RR Live?

Star Sports Network & JioCinema