IPL Match Today: CSK vs RR Toss, Pitch Report, Head to Head stats, Playing 11 Prediction and Live Streaming Details

CSK vs RR IPL 2024 at Chennai with Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL Match 2024: Could this be MS Dhoni's farewell match on home turf in the IPL? Despite battling a serious knee injury last season and enduring side strains and other discomforts this year, Dhoni has delivered glimpses of his prime form. However, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) find themselves in a tight spot to secure a playoff berth.

CSK's ideal scenario would involve winning their remaining two matches. Yet, their next encounter offers little time for preparation and pits them against one of the most formidable teams in recent memory. Rajasthan Royals (RR), though lacking a championship title, have showcased remarkable consistency since 2022. Moreover, they boast a perfect record against CSK in their last four meetings. A key factor in RR's dominance has been their spinners, notably R Ashwin, who possesses deep knowledge of Chepauk's nuances. With the match scheduled for the afternoon, spin might hold sway over proceedings.

CSK vs RR Live Streaming Details

The IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can also watch the live stream of the CSK vs RR match on the JioCinema app and website.

CSK vs RR Toss

The team winning the toss would like to field first and chase the target. Since it’s a day match the pitch will hold the ball a bit while it gets better in the evening.

CSK vs RR Pitch Report

The pitch at the stadium offers a balanced contest between batsmen and bowlers. Initially dry, it favors spinners, but as the match progresses, it tends to slow down, posing challenges for batting in the later stages. In the recent IPL 2024 fixture held at this venue, between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the home team CSK, CSK posted a total of 162/7 after batting first. However, PBKS chased down the target in 17.5 overs, securing a convincing 7-wicket victory.

CSK vs RR Weather Conditions

Anticipate a passing morning thunderstorm in certain locales, but for the most part, May 12 will bring predominantly sunny skies with some humidity and scattered clouds. In Chennai, temperatures are forecasted to reach around 36 degrees Celsius, but it will feel more like 44 degrees due to the humidity, which is expected to hover around 69%. The chance of rain stands at a low 6%.

CSK vs RR Head to Head

In the IPL's history, Chennai and Rajasthan have squared off in 28 matches. Among these encounters, CSK emerged victorious in 13, while RR clinched the win in 15 matches. CSK's highest total against Rajasthan stands at 246 runs, whereas RR's highest total against Chennai is 223 runs.

CSK vs RR Playing 11 Prediction

Despite failing to make a significant impact against Gujarat in the previous match, Ruturaj Gaikwad continues to shine brightly in IPL 2024. Gaikwad has been in sensational form, trailing only behind Virat Kohli in the race for the Orange Cap, having amassed 541 runs in 12 innings, including one century and four half-centuries.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan's skipper, Sanju Samson, showcased his batting prowess with a memorable innings, scoring 86 runs off just 46 balls against Delhi in their recent encounter. Samson is having a scorching season with the bat, leading the run-scoring charts for RR with 471 runs in 11 innings. Additionally, his exceptional wicketkeeping skills could earn extra points.

Chennai Super Kings Probable 11: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh

Rajasthan Royals Probable 11: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

CSK vs RR Squads

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian.