The much anticipated match of this IPL season RCB vs CSK will be played today in the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The two great Indian legends MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli will once again face off this season. In their previous encounter , RCB dismantled CSK with a commanding 50 run win. What makes this encounter more special is the question that “Is this the last time we are seeing Kohli and Dhoni on field together”.
RCB looking for a playoff spot
RCB have their eyes set on reclaiming the top spot in the points table as they aim for a top two finish.RCB fans will be hoping that their team will secure the Qualification by beating their arch rivals CSK , just the same way they did the last season. RCB has one of the most balanced squad in the league and are being termed as the Title contenders this season. With a strong mix of experienced players and young talent they have the power to finally end their trophy drought.
CSK playing for Pride
The five-time champions are now playing for pride as they were the first team to lose their playoff hopes after they were defeated by PBKS. The yellow army led by MS Dhoni will now be playing without any pressure and the youngsters will looks to play fearless cricket . CSK were knocked out by RCB last season and they were once again defeated by RCB in their own Fortress after 17 long years . The yellow army will be looking for revenge in Bengaluru.
CSK vs RCB: Head to Head
Total matches-34
CSK wins-21
RCB wins -12
NR-1
Csk holds an advantage in the overall head to head record.
Kohli vs Dhoni: last time?
The two greats of Indian cricket Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni might be facing each other for one last time with Dhoni never confirming about his plans for the next season and Virat retiring from T20 internationals we don’t know if both the legends will be returning for the next season or not. Both Kohli and Dhoni will play a crucial role for their respective teams in today’s match as fans will be hoping for some excitement in this much anticipated fixture.
Key players to look out for today:
1.Virat Kohli: The RCB opener has accumulated 1084 runs in this fixture and has been in exceptional form this season scoring 443 runs in 10 innings. King Kohli will be looking to score big today to ensure his team reaches the playoffs.
2.MS Dhoni: CSK captain has played many match winning knocks against RCB in the past and the fans will be looking for some helicopter’s to fly in Bengaluru. MS has been the top performer for CSK against RCB with 795 runs and 46 sixes.
These stats prove how these legends has contributed in this Southern Derby
With playoffs in sight, RCB will look to keep their momentum going. CSK will look to spoil RCB’s party and will aim on finishing this season on a strong note so that the fans can have something to enjoy this season. A big clash between the two teams awaits but one thing which is guaranteed is fireworks.
About the Author
Arpit Sharma is a sports writer and journalism student at Chandigarh University, with a strong intrest in sports analysis and storytelling. His writing combines match insights with a fresh, fan-first perspective that brings the game to life.
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