RCB vs CSK Dream 11 Prediction: Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) will witnessed an intense rivalry unfold between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 4 May, 2022 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Things have not panned out very well for the Royal Challengers Bangalore recently in this competition as they have conceded as many as three defeats on the trot. On the other hand, the Chennai Super Kings are coming off from an incredible 13-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last match.
Fixture Name: Match 49, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings
Competition: Indian Premier League 2022
Date: 4 May
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Ground: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
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The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is expected to have enough help both for the batsmen and bowlers. It will be interesting to see the nature of the pitch after the batting friendly surface in the first few games. However, the conditions are expected to assist the batsmen to a great extent in this match. The par score will remain around 160-170.
Team Form Guide:
RCB (recent last): L L L W W
CSK (recent last): W L W L W
1. Faf du Plessis (C)
2. Virat Kohli
3. Rajat Patidar
4. Glenn Maxwell
5. Mahipal Lomror
6. Dinesh Karthik (wk)
7. Shahbaz Ahmed
8. Wanindu Hasaranga
9. Harshal Patel
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Josh Hazlewood
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Faf du Plessis Stats in IPL
The Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis has already delivered some crucial performances so far in the ongoing T20 competition. In the game against Lucknow Super Giants, Faf du Plessis scored a remarkable knock of 96 runs off 64 balls.
Matches | Runs | Strike-rate | IPL 2022 Performance | Recent Form |
110 | 3213 | 130.82 | 278 runs (10 games) | 0, 23, 5, 96, 8, 8 |
Glenn Maxwell Stats in IPL
For the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Glenn Maxwell will be a crucial player to watch out for in this match against Chennai Super Kings. Glenn Maxwell currently has a phenomenal strike-rate of close to 180 so far in IPL 2022.
Matches | Runs | Strike-Rate | IPL 2021 Performance | Recent Form |
104 | 2175 | 153.11 | 513 runs | 33, 0, 12, 23, 55, 26, 8*, 2, 44, 2, 29, 48* |
Virat Kohli Stats in IPL
For the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat Kohli returned back into form during the previous game against Gujarat Titans. Virat Kohli notched up his first half-century of IPL 2022.
Matches | Runs | 50/100 | IPL 2022 Performance | Recent Form |
217 | 6469 | 43/5 | 186 runs (10 games) | 58, 9, 0, 0, 12 |
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad
2. Devon Conway
3. Robin Uthappa
4. Ambati Rayudu
5. Ravindra Jadeja
6. Mitchell Santner
7. MS Dhoni (C & wk)
8. Dwaine Pretorius
9. Simarjeet Singh
10. Maheesh Theekshana
11. Mukesh Choudhary
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Ruturaj Gaikwad Stats in IPL
For the Chennai Super Kings, opening batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad is coming into this game on the back of a tremendous performance and he has a brilliant record in Pune. During the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed with an amazing innings of 99 runs off 57 balls.
Matches | Runs | Strike-rate | 50/100 | Recent Form |
31 | 1076 | 133 | 9/1 | 99, 30, 0, 73, 17, 16 |
Devon Conway Stats in T20
Chennai Super Kings opener Devon Conway will be an important performer to watch out for in this crucial game against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Devon Conway smashed a blistering unbeaten knock of 85 runs off just 55 deliveries against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Matches | Runs | 50/100 | Strike-Rate | Recent Form |
117 | 3853 | 29/2 | 128.39 | 85*, 3, 16, 92, 36 |
Maheesh Theekshana Stats in T20
For the Chennai Super Kings, mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been in a great form with the ball picking wickets on regular basis. Maheesh Theekshana has taken as many as 8 wickets at a fine economy of less than 8.
Matches | Wickets | Economy | IPL 2022 Performance | Recent Form |
54 | 59 | 6.21 | 8 wickets (6 games) | 0/26, 1/32, 1/35, 2/24, 4/33, 0/31 |
Matches | RCB | CSK | No Result |
Overall (29) | 9 | 19 | 1 |
Last 5 IPL Games | 1 | 4 | 0 |
According to the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings today match prediction, Royal Challengers Bangalore are the favourites to win this match.
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WICKET-KEEPERS: Dinesh Karthik
BATSMEN: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Devon Conway, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli
ALL-ROUNDERS: Glenn Maxwell
BOWLERS: Maheesh Theekshana, Josh Hazlewood, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel
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For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Virat Kohli Ruturaj Gaikwad.
For Grand League: Glenn Maxwell, Devon Conway.
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