CSK vs RCB IPL Stats and Records at M.A Chidambaram Stadium IPL 2024: Match 1

CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head in Chepauk Stadium: The defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to host Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match of IPL 2024 on 22nd March at M.A Chidambaram Stadium (or Chepauk Stadium). It will be the first match of the 17th season of the IPL and the fans are expecting a edge of the seat thriller between two of the most popular teams in the league.

However, it will not be an easy task for the RCB to take on the five-time champions CSK at their own den at Chepauk. RCB last won against CSK in Chennai in IPL 2008, after that CSK come out victorious against RCB in all matches at this ground. 

Talking about overall Head-to-Head records, CSK are again ahead of RCB with 20 wins from 31 games between both teams. Now, RCB will be looking to change history and begin their IPL 2024 campaign with a win against CSK at their own den at Chepauk. 

Before that, let’s have a look at CSK vs RCB Head to Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2024. 

CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head in Chepauk Stadium: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Stats

Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore have met each other 31 times in the IPL. Out of these 31 games, CSK are in a lead against RCB with 20 wins, while RCB come out victorious on 10 occasions, with one match ending in a draw. Both teams first met in IPL 2008  at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 28th April. CSK won that match by 13 runs with Player of the Match MS Dhoni smashing 65 runs off 30 balls.

Have a look at the Head-to-Head between CSK and RCB in the IPL.

CSK VS RCB Head-to-Head at Chepauk Stadium

Talking about their Head-to-Head at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk Stadium, Chennai Super Kings have been dominating at their home ground against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both CSK and RCB have eight matches at Chepauk, out of which CSK came out victorious on seven occasions, while RCB could win just one game on this ground. RCB won the first-ever match against CSK at Chepauk on 21st May, 2008. However, after that, CSK ended up winning every game against RCB on this ground. 

CSK vs RCB Pitch Report: M.A Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report 

The M.A Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk Stadium will be hosting the opening match of IPL 2024 between CSK and RCB on 22nd March. The ground has a capacity of 38,200 spectators and is likely to host at least seven matches in the upcoming season. 

The surface of the Chepauk stadium is suitable for both batters and bowlers. However, as the match progresses, the pitch slow downs and provides more support for the spinners. The spin bowlers get a bit of a turn on this pitch and it becomes difficult for the batting team to chase the target. 

M.A Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records & Stats

The M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has hosted a total 76 matches so far, out of which 46 games have been won by the team batting first, while the team batting second came out victorious on 30 occasions. The highest successful IPL run chase on this ground is 201 runs achieved by Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings 30th April, 2023. 

Key Players from both Teams 

CSK- X Factor

Chennai Super Kings already have an upper hand at their home ground against Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of their opening clash of IPL 2024 on 22nd March. Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will play a crucial role for CSK on a spin-friendly surface of the Chepauk. The left-arm spinner has been effective on this ground by taking 30 scalps from 42 matches at an economy rate of 6.92. Apart from, batter like Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube and Rachin Ravindra can help CSK to score quick runs in the middle overs. 

RCB- X Factor

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be looking to put a big total against CSK at Chepauk and it could be possible with a good opening stand. Skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli are two most important players for RCB and will look to give a good start in the opening match. RCB don’t have a proper spinner in their squad for IPl 2024. So it will be crucial for the fast bowler Mohammed Siraj to deliver an effective opening spell at Chepauk and prevent CSK batters from scoring quick runs. However, Glenn Maxwell can prove to be effective against CSK. Maxwell is one of the best players against spin in the RCB squad. He has played three IPL matches at Chepauk scoring 178 runs at a strike rate of 149.15. Apart from this, Maxwell can also come as a handy right-arm spinner that will be helpful for RCB.