Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Ravindra Jadeja
Matheesha Pathirana
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Ravindra Jadeja
Matheesha Pathirana
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Josh Hazlewood
Virat Kohli
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Ravindra Jadeja | | All-rounder | 9 | 82 | 22.5 | 18 | 99.2 |
| VC | Matheesha Pathirana | | Bowler | 9 | 85 | 19.5 | 16.5 | 90.7 |
| 3 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | | Batter | 9.5 | 78 | 21 | 16.5 | 88.4 |
| 4 | Josh Hazlewood | | Bowler | 9 | 78 | 18 | 18 | 87.7 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | | Batter | 10.5 | 85 | 15 | 16.5 | 86.2 |
| 6 | Devon Conway | | Batter | 9 | 72 | 18 | 16.5 | 82.8 |
| 7 | MS Dhoni | | WK-Batter | 8.5 | 55 | 22.5 | 16.5 | 82.3 |
| 8 | Mohammed Siraj | | Bowler | 9 | 72 | 15 | 16.5 | 80 |
| 9 | Faf du Plessis | | Batter | 9 | 68 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 79.8 |
| 10 | Glenn Maxwell | | All-rounder | 9 | 62 | 15 | 16.5 | 79.8 |
Pitch Report — Chepauk
Chepauk's turning surface is the ultimate test for visiting sides. Spin dominates, and the pitch deteriorates as the game goes on. Scores of 150-165 can be match-winning.
Bat first. The pitch becomes harder to bat on in the second innings with increased turn and variable bounce.
Head-to-Head Record
The Dhoni vs Kohli rivalry has made CSK vs RCB one of the most watched IPL matchups. Chennai Super Kings lead convincingly with 21 wins in 31 matches, though Virat Kohli always raises his game against the yellow army.
CSK vs RCB — Match Preview
The El Clasico of IPL cricket — CSK vs RCB at Chepauk. Kohli at Chepauk has been a story of redemption in recent years, but Jadeja on this turning surface remains the biggest threat. Dhoni vs Kohli — two legends in the twilight of their careers — makes every encounter priceless.
Why Watch This Match
- CSK vs RCB — the El Clasico of IPL cricket
- Kohli vs Jadeja — batter vs spin all-rounder at Chepauk
- Dhoni vs Kohli — two legends, perhaps for the last time
- Afternoon match at Chepauk — spin rules supreme