IPL 2022: RR vs CSK, Match 68: Pitch Report, Probable XI and Match Prediction

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 68 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

The equation is pretty simple for the Royals. The Sanju Samson-led side will be aiming for a win to not only qualify for the playoffs but also seal a spot in the top two. Chennai, on the other hand, have nothing to lose, and the defending champions will only look to end their campaign in the fifteenth season on a high note.

Pitch report:

The track at this venue has been a batters’ paradise with enough assistance for spinners in the fifteenth season. The average first innings score at this venue is 179, whereas the spinners have taken 69 wickets. RR have an excellent record here, having won both their previous games, while CSK have lost both of theirs.

Head-to-head record:

Played: 25 | RR won: 10 | CSK won: 15 | No result: 0

Probable XIs:

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Mitchell Santner, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary

Match Prediction:

Case 1:

• RR wins the toss and bats first
• Powerplay score: 45-55
• RR total: 165-180

Case 2:

• CSK wins the toss and bats first
• Powerplay score: 40-50
• CSK total: 155-170

Team batting first to win the contest.

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May 20, 2022 at 10:25AM