Royal Challengers Bangalore clash against Chennai Super Kings (BLR vs CSK) in Match No.49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
Royal Challengers Bangalore crashed to their third consecutive defeat against Gujarat Titans. Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar scored half-centuries as Bangalore posted 170/6. However, they failed to defend it as Gujarat got over the line with six wickets to spare.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings returned to winning ways against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ruturaj Gaikwad (99) and Devon Conway (85*) took Chennai to 202/2. Mukesh Choudhary picked up four wickets as Hyderabad were held at 189/6.
Match Details
Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2022 Match 49
Date and Time: May 04, Wednesday, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
BLR vs CSK Predicted Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Faf du Plessis (c), Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj
Chennai Super Kings
MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Simarjeet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana
Pitch Report
The wicket will not have a lot for fast bowlers. Batters can score their runs easily. Spinners can trouble the batters in the middle. Batting tends to get easy in the second innings. Therefore, bowling first is a good option at this venue.
BLR vs CSK Match Prediction
Royal Challengers Bangalore have lost three games on the trot. They are struggling to find ways to win games. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, come into this game with momentum. Moreover, their dominant record against Bangalore also makes them favorites to win this match.
BLR vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Suggestions
Fantasy Team #1: Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Vice-captain: Glenn Maxwell
Fantasy Team #2: Dinesh Karthik, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell, Dwayne Bravo, Josh Hazlewood, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Faf du Plessis, Vice-captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
