A blue-eyed encounter takes place when powerplay kings, namely Chennai Super Kings, face a wounded Rajasthan Royals looking for consolation. At the moment, the Chennai team is taking 4th place; nevertheless, as a result of one loss from the hands of Gujarat Titans, it is becoming even more difficult now. As we are on the penultimate game of the season, CSK wishes to win a must victory to give a final blow to the opposition.
On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals, based on their 16 points collected, try to regain their previous winning position following their two consecutive defeats to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals. Their playoff berth is all but ensured, yet their task ensures it will be far from accomplished – a return to the winning ways and maintain the momentum for the knockout stage.
CSK’s top-order struggles, featuring Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra, and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, highlight the need for a resurgence, particularly at home in Chepauk. While Daryl Mitchell and Moeen Ali have impressed with the bat, Shivam Dube’s recent dip in form raises concerns. The pressure is on Dube to justify his World Cup selection and propel CSK towards the playoffs.
Hurrying to end their losing run, Rajasthan will count on Yashasvi Jaiswal to score well, with the backing of the captain and all-around Shubham Dubey, Riyan Parag, and Rovman Powell. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) have Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal spearheading the bowling unit. The expectation is that they will exploit the advantage they have as a home team and put pressure on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Yet, Avesh’s form ache is an inevitable hurdle in his stride and a challenge he would like to overcome to get back before his back door bowling in the World Cup, as the reserve player itself is a challenge for him.
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