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Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will face each other in match number 61 of IPL 2024 at M.A Chidambaram Stadium on 12th May. The defending champions are having hot and cold form this year with six wins and six losses from 12 matches so far. They are currently in top four and need to win their remaining two games to secure a place into the playoffs.
On the other hand, RR are on the verge of getting officially qualified for the playoffs and secure the top two spot at the end of the league stage. Coming after back-to-back losses against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals respectively, RR will be looking to get back on the winning track against CSK and get a Q in front of their name in the points table. Before that, let’s have a look at the three player battles to watch out for in the upcoming match.
Top 3 Players battles to watch out for CSK vs RR
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Trent Boult
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 153.8 | 20.0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 2.0 |
| Total | 22 | 24 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 91.7 | 7.3 |
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been leading from the front in his first season as the captain of a franchise. The opening batter is the second-highest run getter this season with 541 runs fro 11 matches and has been a constant performer for CSK this year. On the other hand, Trent Boult has been a dangerous bowler in the powerplay and has effective with the ball. The two star players from both teams are likely to face off in the upcoming match and the fans can expect a fierce battle between the two.
2. Shivam Dube Vs Yuzvendra Chahal
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 175.0 | – |
| 2023 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80.0 | – |
| Total | 18 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 138.5 | – |
Shivam Dube has been a crucial batter for CSK this year especially in the middle overs against the spinners the left-hander has strike rate of 147.68 while batting against the spinners in the IPL. For Dube, RR will rely on Yuzvendra Chahal who has been a regular wicket taker in the middle over and will be looking to get rid of the CSK batter early in the upcoming match.
3. Sanju Samson vs Ravindra Jadeja
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | – |
| 2016 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 177.8 | – |
| 2017 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 242.9 | 17.0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2020 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 200.0 | – |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | – |
| 2023 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 81.8 | 9.0 |
| Total | 73 | 52 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 140.4 | 24.3 |
RR skipper Sanju Samson is the top run getter for the franchise this year with 471 runs from 11 matches. He is also one of the best batters in the middle overs this season amassing 266 runs with a strike rate of 159.28 during that period in IPL 2024. In the upcoming match, Samson is likely to face one of CSK’s best spinners Ravindra Jadeja. The left-arm spinner can prevent the batters from scoring quick runs in the middle overs. Jadeja has taken 8 wickets while bowing in the middle overs this season and will be looking to get rid of Samson early in the upcoming match.
