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The festive season of cricket is here and we all can’t wait for the first match, which will be an exciting contest between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). At the famous MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, this match is more than just a game. It’s a fight of giants as MS Dhoni hands over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Head-to-Head Record
In the past, CSK has won this southern battle, beating RCB 20 times out of 31 times. In the last five games, CSK has kept up its good play by winning three of them. CSK also has a base because they have won seven of the eight games they have played against RCB in Chennai.
As we learn more about the history of the competition between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the numbers tell a very interesting story.
In eight games played at their home ground, Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, CSK has been the better team, winning seven of those eight games. This home field edge shows how well CSK plays strategically and how loudly their fans cheer them on.
To their credit, CSK only lost once, and that was in their first match at this venue against RCB on May 21, 2008. RCB had won this game by 14 runs, which was a memorable win for them.
In their overall IPL past, CSK has won 20 of the 31 games they’ve played against RCB, showing that they have always been better in this match between two giants.
Also, individual efforts like Shivam Dube’s unbeaten 95 runs from 46 balls in 2022 and Murali Vijay’s similar score against RCB in 2011 show how intense the games are between these two teams.
For both fans and players, these past facts are important for knowing how future games will play out. With Lotus365 IPL betting, fans can use this long past to help them make smart choices, which makes match days more exciting.
Player to Watch
Ruturaj Gaikwad, the new leader of CSK, is the player to keep an eye on. All eyes will be on him to lead from the front after having a great season last year, scoring 590 runs at a strike rate of 147.50.
Weather Forecast
The weather will be mostly clear tonight, so fans should be able to watch the game without any interruptions. The temperature will stay around 29°C during the match.
Betting odds
Lotus365 has good betting odds for this match for those who want to add a bit of energy. The back and lay odds stand at 1.84 and 1.85 for CSK, while RCB has odds of 2.18 and 2.22
For example, if you back CSK with 10,000 INR and they win, you could get 18,400 INR, which is a profit of 8,400 INR. On the other hand, putting the same amount of money on RCB at 2.18 could win them the game and give you a profit of INR 11,800.
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