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RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head at Chinnaswamy Stadium: The TATA IPL 2024 started on March 22 with a match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and it looks like all things have come through a circle with a match between these two teams once again. These two teams will face each other in match no. 68 of the tournament.
This game is very important for both teams, who are searching for a place in the playoffs. These two are in the playoff race. CSK has 14 points on the board and a NRR of +0.528. If they win this match, they will make it through to the next round. But if they lose this game, they need to make sure that it is a close defeat.
On the other hand, RCB has 12 points and a NRR of +0.387, and they are currently fifth on the table. The scenario is simple for RCB. They need to win this game by at least 18 or more runs if they bat first. If they are chasing, they need to reach the target in 18.1 overs or less to go past CSK’s NRR. That will help them make it through. This game will be played on May 18 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. And here we will talk about the records of both teams at this venue.
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RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Stats
This will be the second time these two teams will meet this season, as CSK won the first game. Overall, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings have faced each other 32 times in IPL history. CSK has dominated RCB and won 21 matches, while RCB has registered 10 wins, and one game ended with no result. The first game between the two was played in 2008, which was played at Chinnaswamy Stadium, and Chennai won it by 13 runs.
| Total Matches | CSK Won | RCB Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Stats | For CSK vs RCB | For RCB vs CSK |
| Wins Batting 1st | 10 | 6 |
| Wins Chasing | 12 | 4 |
| Highest Total | 226 | 218 |
| Lowest Total | 112 | 70 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 208 | 149 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 148 | 126 |
| Most Runs | MS Dhoni (751 runs) | Virat Kohli (1006 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Shivam Dube & Murali Vijay (95) | Virat Kohli (90)* |
| Most wickets | Ravindra Jadeja (26) | R Vinay Kumar (17) |
| Best Bowling | Ashish Nehra (4/10) | Zaheer Khan (4/17) |
RCB vs CSK Head-to-Head at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
These two teams have played many games in the IPL. Speaking of the head-to-head record between these teams at Chinnaswamy Stadium. These two teams have played 10 matches at this venue against each other. One match in 2012 was called off due to rain. CSK have won five matches, while RCB have won four games at this venue between the two. CSK also won the last game played at this venue in 2023 by 8 runs.
| Matches | CSK Won | RCB Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
RCB Records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- RCB Played: 92
- RCB Won: 43
- RCB Lost: 42
- RCB Won Batting First: 21
- RCB Won Chasing: 22
- RCB Highest Total: 263/5
- RCB Lowest Total: 82
CSK Record at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- CSK Played: 11
- CSK Won: 6
- CSK Lost: 4
- CSK Won Batting First: 4
- CSK Won Chasing: 2
- CSK Highest Total: 226/6
- CSK Lowest Total: 82/6
RCB vs CSK Pitch Report: Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Match N. 68 of the TATA IPL 2024 will be held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 18. It has a seating capacity of 33,800, and it is one of the best batting tracks across the globe. It has a fast outfield, and the ball travels pretty quickly on the outfield.
Batters will get the full value of the shots. SRH posted the highest IPL total of 287/3 here, and RCB replied with 262/7. A total of 549 runs were scored in that game, which is a record for a completed T20 game. The boundaries are short, and even a top edge can cross the boundary line here. So we might see another high-scoring game between RCB and CSK on Saturday.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL Records & Stats
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted a total of 94 matches in the Indian Premier League from 2008 to date. This is a high-scoring venue, and the team that bats second has a better record here. The team that has batted first has won 40 games, while the chasing team has won 50, and four games have ended with no result. This is the same venue where Chris Gayle hit that iconic 175 not out in the IPL and Rohit Sharma hit his maiden ODI double hundred.
| City | Bengaluru, Bangalore | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium | ||
| First Match | 18/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 12/05/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 94 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 40 (42.55%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 50 (53.19%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 50 (53.19%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 40 (42.55%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 4 (4.26%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 175* | C H Gayle (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 23/04/2013 v Pune Warriors |
| Best Bowling | 4/9 | S Badree (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 14/04/2017 v Mumbai Indians |
| Highest Team Innings | 287/3 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 15/04/2024 v Royal Challengers Bengaluru | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 82 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 18/04/2008 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Average Score Batting First | 167.31 | ||
Key Players from both Teams
RCB- X Factor
Virat Kohli has been in red-hit form and scoring runs for fun. He is the king of Bengaluru and will look to maintain his kingdom against the best IPL team, CSK. Virat has a decent record against this team, but his numbers in Bengaluru are incredible. Adding to that, he has the Orange Cap with 661 runs, and he will look to go past the 700-run mark in the coming game. With him, Rajat Patidar is also on a roll. He is striking half-centuries at a rapid pace and is in good form.
CSK- X Factor
Ruturaj Gaikwad is leading CSK from the front and has scored 583 runs at an incredible average of 58.30. He has scored one century and four half-centuries and has won matches for his team. He will be aiming to take CSK through the playoffs and win this game. Ravindra Jadeja is another CSK star, who is looking good. He has scored 225 runs and taken 8 wickets at an economy rate of 7.47. He will be a big challenge with bat and ball for RCB.
