What are RCB Strategies vs CSK for May 18
RCB vs CSK 68th Match: The awaited clash of the TATA IPL is back again and this time it is RCB taking on Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru. This time it is more than a match as the stakes are higher for both teams and a win here can decide either team’s fate in the 2024 edition of the TATA IPL 2024. In this 68th match of the 2024 IPL, we all can expect a thrilling show of action from both teams.
Chennai Super Kings have been quite consistent with their success in this IPL and that’s why they find themself in this dangerous must-win situation before the playoffs. Right now after playing 13 games Chennai Super Kings are in third place with 14 points. However, three other teams (SRH, RCB) are also pushing hard with almost the same 14 & 12 points respectively.
RCB have 12 points from 13 games and if they defeat CSK with the required stipulation then they will create history. RCB who started their season in one of the worst possible fashion are now in the position of saving their season. All they have to do is win the match against CSK by more than 18 or else chase the target in 18.1 overs.
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In this much-important clash, RCB need to be at their best with all aspects of the game. It doesn’t matter if it’s batting/bowling/fielding every member of the playing XI must first give their all to have a chance of winning the match.
Especially after five back-to-back wins RCB players must be confident and must be sure to not make mistakes in excitement. The job is not yet done for the boys they have one more chance to prove the mistakes they made earlier in the season.
Over the years RCB’s main problem has been their bowling part, in this edition of the TATA IPL also we saw how RCB struggled with their bowlers earlier on in the season but with time they came back into form, now the only thing they can do is stay focused and not repeat their earlier mistakes.
Who Should RCB be Watchful in this Knockout Match
RCB must mainly try to pick up the wicket of Chennai skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad earlier on in the innings, if he gets time and settles down RCB bowlers will have a difficult time in stopping the Chennai skipper. Moreover, Ruturaj has scored 583 runs in 13 innings. That’s why the wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad is very much important for RCB.
Shivam Dube is also in firey touch as his wicket along with Ravindra Jadeja’s wicket are the next two wickets that RCB must focus on picking up in this 68th match of the IPL. Mainly the RCB star bowlers must fire, from the likes of Siraj to Cameroon Green all have to contribute in order for RCB to win this game and qualify for the playoffs.
Not to forget the contribution from Virat Kohli with bat and on the field will also be crucial for RCB in this knockout fixture. If he is having an off day then it is sure that RCB is getting knocked out. But with the current situation and recent performances, we predict Virat Kohli to perform as he does.
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Virat Kohli’s Record on 18th May in IPL History;
- 56* vs CSK in 2013 = RCB Won
- 27 vs CSK in 2014 = RCB Won
- 113 vs KXIP in 2016 = RCB Won
- 100 vs SRH in 2023 = RCB Won
This stats show that Bengaluru has never lost a match on 18th May
Conclusion
Looking at Virat’s record and the recent form of the RCB team as a whole tells a different story that could take place here at Bengaluru’s M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. So RCB as seen recently will try to come out guns blazing and try to defeat CSK inside the required conditions in order to qualify for playoffs and knockout defending champions Chennai Super Kings.
