Chennai Super Kings will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk, Chennai on Friday (March 28) – here's what the Betfair Sportsbook’s odds for the match CSK vs RCB are.
In one of the most anticipated clashes of the season, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings are set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai on Friday.
Despite being a one-sided rivalry historically, the presence of two goliaths – MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli – of Indian cricket makes the match more intense. The two teams will meet for the first time since the highly charged encounter in Bengaluru last year, which was a virtual knockout as RCB needed a win to sneak through the playoffs. The home side eventually made it after beating CSK by 27 runs.
Overall, CSK lead the head to head record, with 21 wins as opposed to RCB’s 11 whenever the two sides have met.
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Can RCB counter CSK's trial by spin?
The Chepauk pitch has long been CSK's fortress, and RCB's struggles here are stark – they've lost their last eight matches against CSK at the venue. With the surface expected to again favour spinners, RCB will need something extraordinary to break their jinx.
CSK's spin arsenal – Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad – poses a formidable threat, while Nathan Ellis and Sam Curran’s medium-pace variations further exploit the sluggish conditions. This advantage is reflected in Betfair's odds: CSK are favorites at 8/11, while RCB sit at 11/10.
Which batters are capable of withstanding the testing conditions?
As always, a high-stakes clash is expected to bring out the best in Virat Kohli, who enters the match fresh off an unbeaten 36-ball 59 in RCB’s seven-wicket season opener against KKR. Betfair Sportsbook reflects his form, offering 7/2 odds for him to be the match’s top batter.
For Chennai Super Kings, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad holds the key. He has been a proven match-winner at Chepauk, as evidenced by his recent 53 off 26 balls batting at No. 3 in their win against MI. Betfair Sportsbook’s odds of 4/1 for him to be the match’s top batter reaffirm his dominance at the venue.
