RR vs CSK Match Prediction: Four-time defending champions Chennai Super Kings have always been facing a tough challenge from Rajasthan Royals. These two teams were face to face in the final of the first season of IPL, where Rajasthan Royals won. So far these two teams have faced each other in 28 matches. Here these teams have almost equal wins and losses. While Chennai has won 15 matches, Rajasthan has also won 13 matches. In the last three encounters, Rajasthan has been dominating unilaterally.
The last encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings took place this season. In this match, Rajasthan defeated Chennai by three runs at their home ground. Rajasthan is the second team in 10 years to beat CSK at their home ground. In the two matches held before this match, Rajasthan won. Rajasthan has defeated Chennai by 5 wickets in IPL 2022 and by 7 wickets in IPL 2021.
Who has the upper hand this time?
In terms of batting, both the teams are fighting but in bowling, the Chennai team seems to be a bit backward. Chennai lacks experienced bowlers in fast bowlers. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have good fast bowlers like Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma and Jason Holder. CSK's spin department (Jadeja, Tikshna, Moeen) is fine but Rajasthan has the best spin trio (Chahal, Ashwin, Zampa).
That is, the team of Rajasthan Royals is more balanced than Chennai Super Kings. Then this match is also to be played at the home ground of Rajasthan Royals. Spinners can be more effective here to some extent. Rahane, who has been playing consecutive match-winning innings at number three for Chennai, has been weak against spin. In such a situation, Rajasthan is expected to get some benefit from its ground.
By the way, the momentum of victory is with Chennai. This team has won all its last three matches. On the other hand, Rajasthan has faced defeat in both their matches. In such a situation, the competition is going to be of equal competition only.
