The much-anticipated clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is all set to kickstart the IPL 2024 edition at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. As defending champions, CSK will commence the tournament with a new captain, as MS Dhoni passes on the leadership to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Meanwhile, RCB, led by Faf Du Plessis, aims to make a mark with their revamped bowling attack and secure a spot in the playoffs.
Head-to-Head Numbers and Stats
In their IPL encounters so far, CSK has dominated the head-to-head record against RCB, winning 20 out of 31 matches played. RCB managed to secure victories in 10 matches, with one game ending in no result. The last meeting between the two teams saw CSK emerge victorious by 8 runs in Bengaluru during the 2023 season.
CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head at Chepauk
At the Chepauk stadium, CSK has maintained a dominant record against RCB, winning 7 out of 8 matches played. RCB secured a solitary victory, with CSK emerging triumphant in the last encounter by 7 wickets during the 2019 season.
CSK’s IPL Record at Chepauk
CSK boasts an impressive track record at the Chepauk stadium, winning 45 out of 64 matches played. They suffered 18 losses, with one match ending in a tie. In their recent encounter at Chepauk during the 2023 season, CSK defeated GT by 15 runs in the Qualifier 1 match. Their highest score at Chepauk stands at 246/5 against RR in 2010, while their lowest score was 109 against MI in 2019.
Top Performers in CSK vs RCB IPL Matches
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in CSK vs RCB IPL matches, amassing 985 runs in 30 innings, with a batting average of 37.88 and a strike rate of 125.47. Among CSK players, MS Dhoni follows closely with 740 runs in 28 innings. In terms of bowling, Ravindra Jadeja leads the charts for CSK, claiming 18 wickets in 18 innings, followed by Dwayne Bravo with 17 wickets.
As CSK and RCB gear up for another thrilling encounter in IPL 2024, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing intense battles on the field as both teams aim to kickstart their campaign with a victory.
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