We head to the second-last doubleheader in the 2024 Indian Premier League with the first game featuring Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). The 61st IPL 2024 match is slated to be played at the MA. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Sunday from 3:30 PM IST.
Ahead of this exciting clash of bat versus ball, let us quickly go through the match predictions, tips, top players
CSK vs RR: Head-to-Head Stats
The two of the oldest teams in IPL have squared off 28 times with CSK winning 15 times while RR have won just 13 games. However, the Royals have triumphed in four out of their last five encounters. 
CSK vs RR: Pitch Report
The pitch in Chennai has been on the slower side and run-scoring hasn’t been easy. However, the dew does play a role at night. But this will be an afternoon clash and hence the spinners may come in action with the strip being on the drier side.
Venue Stats (IPL 2024):
Matches: 82
Matches Won batting first: 48
Matches won batting second: 35
Average first innings total: 166
Highest total: 246/5 by CSK vs RR, in 2010
CSK vs RR: Toss Predictions
The toss-winning skipper may choose to bat first with no dew to play a part. Since this is an afternoon game, the spinners should get a good turn and the pacers may get early movement for a limited period with the new ball. Chasing won’t be easy if wickets keep coming in regular intervals.
CSK vs RR: Match Facts
- The highest total at the venue came way back in 2010 when CSK and RR squared off.
- Shivam Dube has gone past 100 sixes in IPL in the last game.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad is the second-highest leading run-scorer in IPL 2024.
CSK vs RR: Top Batters predictions
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): The Indian opener has been brilliant with the bat so far. Although he got out for a bronze duck in their latest clash, Gaikwad has scored 541 runs at an average of 54.10 and an exhilarating strike rate of 145.82. He is a good player on slow tracks and tends to dig deep.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): The southpaw is due of a big score for a while and can go all guns blazing in this game. After a poor start in the mega-event, Jaiswal smashed a ton and two forty-plus knocks to announce himself in IPL 2024. He would look to attack inside the powerplay and notch up heft of runs.
CSK vs RR: Top Bowler predictions
Trent Boult (RR): The left-arm quick can be threatening with the new ball and showcased his skills against Mumbai Indians earlier in Wankhede. He may get enough movement under lights during the second innings to draw first blood for his side.
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK): The all-rounder can be tricky to face as a batter in this pitch. Jadeja is well aware of the Chepauk conditions and is one of the best exponents with the ball. Jadeja is tight with his line and length and may get just enough to extract a few wickets during the middle overs phase.
CSK vs RR: Winner Predictions
The Chennai Super Kings may bounce back in their den after a recent loss. Although they are playing with a gap of just one day, CSK are a strong side at their home. Meanwhile, the Royals need a ‘royal’ performance to outsmart the Yellow Army in Chennai.
CSK vs RR: Predictions
According to Parimatch website, the total aggregate runs in the encounter could be well below 375.5 (1.85). As the pitch is likely to be slow or tacky, bowlers may get wickets as the batters can try and go hard at them. Eventually, total wickets over 12.5 (1.97) should be the likely scenario. Also, CSK are slow starters with the bat and may score less than 54.5 (1.88) inside the powerplay phase.
