Royal Challengers Bangalore will play host to the Chennai Super Kings in match 24 of the Indian Premier League at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Both franchises come into this match up with two wins and two losses, but the Super Kings sit slightly higher on the IPL table.
Here, we take a look at the predictions for this match, and the best odds available in India via Dafabet.
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RCB vs CSK match prediction
RCB got their 2023 IPL season underway with a win against the Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in an impressive display.
However, that first match performance was followed up by consecutive defeats at the hands of the Kolkata Knight Riders (81 runs) and the Lucknow Super Giants (one wicket).
In desperate need of remaining in striking distance of the top order of the table, Bangalore redeemed themselves by downing the Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to even their win-loss record.
Similarly, CSK have matched their victories with their defeats (2-2).
They opened the season against the defending champions Gujarat Titans and were unable to match them.
CSK did manage to turn it around against Lucknow (12 runs) and Mumbai Indians (seven wickets) before losing to the Rajasthan Royals by three runs in a tight contest.
Historically, CSK has taken the cake more often than not against RCB, winning 19 of the 30 matches since 2008.
However, the form of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis for Bangalore is enough reason to back in RCB for this one, while bowler Mohammed Siraj complements the batters perfectly.
Prediction: RCB to win
Here are the latest odds and predictions from bookmakers for who will win between RCB and CSK. Follow the links to bet in India.
| RCB win |
CSK win |
|
|---|---|---|
| Dafabet (India) |
1.80 | 2.06 |
RCB vs CSK match facts
- Date: Monday, April, 17
- Time: 7:30 pm (IST)
- Location: M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru)
- Last meeting: April 12, 2022 — Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs
RCB vs CSK team news
RCB is known for its star-studded line-up, including Kohli, du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell.
There is good news coming from the Bangalore camp as star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has finally joined the squad and has replaced David Willey.
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On the other hand, CSK has a seasoned team led by the evergreen MS Dhoni, with the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, and Ben Stokes in their ranks.
They were dealt a double blow with injuries to Stokes and Deepak Chahar.
However, the return of Moeen Ali, who has recovered from his illness, can prove to be a game changer.
RCB vs CSK best bet
- Pick: Virat Kolhi over 32.5 runs
- Odds: 1.87 (Dafabet)
Kolhi's tremendous start to IPL 2023 has seen him rocket to an average of 71.33 runs across his four games.
Making half tons on three occasions, the Indian champion has been a task for opposition bowlers, proving to be too good.
The only time he didn't reach 50 was against the Knight Riders, when he fell for 21 runs after some brilliant bowling from Sunil Narine.
RCB vs CSK outside bet
- Pick: RCB Top Bowler - Mohammed Siraj
- Odds: 3.95 (Dafabet)
For RCB to claim victory, their bowlers will have to be on to knock over the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway.
Heralded right-arm paceman Mohammed Siraj has been hitting the mark consistently in the opening four matches.
With a return of seven wickets so far, Siraj is both dangerous and restrictive, creating the perfect combination for RCB when they're in the field.
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