Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to battle it out in the Southern Derby at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai, which has a capacity of 38000 spectators, on March 28.
Pitch Report
Since the beginning of the IPL, Chepauk has been CSK’s fortress. The pitch here is spin-friendly, and we can expect the team winning the toss to bowl first. Jadeja, Noor, and Ashwin will make life difficult for RCB batters, just as they did in the first match against MI. However, RCB also has Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, who can take full advantage of the slow track.
Key Records and Stats
- Matches Played: 86
- Matches Won Batting First: 49 (56.98%)
- Matches Won Batting Second: 37 (43.02%)
- Highest Team Score: CSK- 246/5
- Lowest Team Score: RCB- 70
- Highest Run Chase: PBKS- 201/6
- Highest Individual Score: Murali Vijay (CSK) – 127 runs
- Best Bowling Figures: A. Madhwal (Mumbai Indians) – 5/5
Head-to-Head Record
CSK leads the head-to-head battle with a score of 21-11. RCB has managed to defeat CSK at Chepauk only once, in the inaugural IPL season in 2008.
With CSK’s staggering record of winning 52 out of 76 matches at Chepauk, the Yellow Army will look to capitalize on their home advantage, with fans filling every corner of the stands in yellow. Meanwhile, RCB will try to maintain the momentum they built at Eden Gardens after their comprehensive win against KKR.
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