MATCH DETAILS:

In the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League ( IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are pretty much in similar situations. Out of their first nine matches, both teams have lost six and are precariously ranked in the bottom half of the points table.

The two teams are next scheduled to lock horns with each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday 19th October. The Royals defeated the Super Kings in their previous meeting by 16 runs after posting 216 on the board.

Outside of Sharjah, however, Steve Smith’s RR has been strained, to say the least. In reality, they have lost six of their last seven games. They got out of prison, also in their game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both RR and CSK can not afford losses as it will make their journey a challenging one in the event.

PREVIEW FOR DREAM11 FANTASY:

Unlike them, Chennai Super Kings are playing a lot as the MS Dhoni-led side has won just three of their nine games so far, and qualifying for the play-offs is looking far away. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, also have a similar record this season as CSK and the three-time champions may only fancy themselves with the team still looking for a steady batting order. A big challenge for the losers of this game will be the final four qualifications.

WEATHER REPORT:

There is no chance of rain interruption from here, temperature is going to be 31 degrees and due to the humidity, the players are going to face a lot of trouble because the wind here is going 10 km.

PITCH REPORT:

The pitch in Abu Dhabi is outstanding one for batting and not all that difficult on the surface was run-making. But the spinners have started getting some support from the surface as well.

Unlike the teams in Sharjah and Dubai, batting second has also done well. With humidity mainly in the 50s, the temperature will be about the 31 degrees Celsius level.

INJURY AND AVAILABILITY NEWS:

There are no availability and injury issues regarding players from both sides.

PROBABLE PLAYING XIs OF CHENNAI SUPER KINGS:

Sam Curran, Faf du Plessis, Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Kedar Jadhav/Piyush Chawla, Dwayne Bravo/Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Karn Sharma.

PROBABLE PLAYING XIs OF RAJASTHAN ROYALS:

Robin Uthappa, Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson (wk), Steve Smith (C), Jos Buttler, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Riyan Parag, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat/Varun Aaron, Kartik Tyagi.

DREAM 11 TEAM FOR CHENNAI SUPER KINGS Vs RAJASTHAN ROYALS:

1. Wicket Keeper– Jos Buttler.

2. Batsmen– Faf du Plessis (C), Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, and Steve Smith (VC).

3. All Rounders– Rahul Tewatia and Sam Curran.

4. Bowlers– Jofra Archer, Shardul Thakur and Kartik Tyagi.

*Disclaimer: A team here is picked based on the perception, analysis, and gut feeling of the author. When you select your team, analyze the points mentioned to arrive at your own decision.*