CSK Vs RCB IPL 2024 First Match Dream 11 Players Prediction, Fantasy Tips and More

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Match 1 of the IPL 2024 tournament is scheduled for March 22nd, 2024 (Friday) at 08:00 P.M. IST at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.  Fans from both franchises are eagerly anticipating this highly anticipated rivalry match.

A total of 31 matches have been played between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Out of these, CSK has won 20 matches, while RCB has won 10 matches, with one match ending in no result due to rain. Therefore, this match holds significant importance for both teams, as a win here would provide a crucial boost to start the tournament with high spirits.

The MA Chidambaram Stadium's pitch is renowned for its slow nature, traditionally favoring spin bowlers. This season is expected to follow a similar trend, with the pitch likely to assist spinners once again. Unlike several other IPL venues, Chepauk Stadium is not known for high-scoring encounters. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first at this venue.

The pitch in Chennai offers assistance to spinners and slow bowlers, making it challenging for batsmen to start scoring from the outset. Chasing can also be difficult; therefore, the team winning the toss should opt to bat first.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Mustafizur Rahman

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Anuj Rawat (Wk), Dinesh Karthik, Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Alzarri Joseph.

Wicket-keeper: MS Dhoni

Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Darly Mitchell

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell, Rachin Ravindra

Bowlers: Mayank Dagar, Deepak Chahar, Alzarri  Joseph

Captain: Virat Kohli

Vice-Captain: Glenn Maxwell

Wicket-keeper: Dinesh Karthik

Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green,

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar

Captain: Rachin Ravindra 

Vice-captain: Cameron Green

RCB won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a target of 173/6. CSK successfully chased down the target with 6 wickets in hand, reaching 176/4 in just 8.4 overs to secure victory. Mustafizur Rahman (CSK) was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. He bowled 4 overs, took 4 wickets, and conceded 29 runs.