The 68th encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is set to take place between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, May 18th.

This match holds immense significance for both teams as the victor will emerge as a leading contender for securing a spot in the playoffs.

IPL 2024, RCB vs CSK:

• Date and time: May 18; 02:00 pm GMT / 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium beckons batters with its invitingly short boundaries, priming the scene for thrilling high-scoring duels. On the flip side, fast bowlers grapple with pitches that often tilt the balance in favour of batting prowess. Yet, as the game progresses, spinners step into the limelight. Especially during the middle overs, the pitch becomes a playground for spin bowlers, providing ample turn and grip. This dynamic often slows down the run rate and can lead to pivotal wicket-taking moments, sparking game-changing momentum shifts.

RCB vs CSK Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik
• Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube
• All-rounders: Axar Patel, Cameron Green
• Bowlers: Yash Dayal, Tushar Deshpande, Mohammed Siraj

RCB vs CSK Dream11/ My11Circle Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Shivam Dube (c), Faf du Plessis (vc)
Choice 2: Virat Kohli (c), Ravindra Jadeja (vc)

RCB vs CSK Dream11/ My11Circle Prediction Backups:

Mahipal Lomror, Swapnil Singh, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra

RCB vs CSK Dream11/ My11Circle Team for today’s match (May 18, 02:00 pm GMT)

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Match Prediction:

Case 1:

• RCB wins the toss and bowls first
• Powerplay score: 60-65
• CSK total: 190-195

Case 2:

• CSK wins the toss and bowls first
• Powerplay score: 50-55
• RCB total: 185-190

Team bowling first to win the contest

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