Mumbai, April 25: Top-ranked Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on old rivals Chennai Super Kings in their next IPL 2021 match here at the Wankhede Stadium in the first doubleheader on Sunday (April 25).
While Virat Kohli-led side is yet to taste a defeat in this edition, its record against MS Dhoni and his band hasn't been as good. The RCB has won just 9 off 26 games against the Yellow Brigade. However, in the last two seasons, they have won two out of four encounters which would also give them a lot of confidence.
RCB, boosted by a 10-wicket hammering of Rajasthan Royals, will be keen to continue its winning streak. However, the task is easier said than done as CSK is riding high with three good results of its own.
Kohli and the highly-rated Devdutt Padikkal toyed with the Rajasthan Royals bowling and will look to lay a strong foundation again for RCB against a varied CSK bowling attack. Kohli and the rest of the batting unit will front up to Deepak Chahar, who is known for his ability to strike early.
The RCB bowling has done the job so far with Mohammed Siraj being impressive. However, they come up against a formidable CSK which bats deep.
After three failures, CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed an impressive fifty against Kolkata Knight Riders and along with Faf du Plessis, he forms a strong opening partnership. A good start will help their cause and with an in-form Moeen Ali at No.3 and Suresh Raina to follow, CSK has the firepower to strike late as well.
Here are the live updates from the match between RCB and CSK:
Kohli's bat has roared against CSK and the team would be hoping their skipper does it again for them today. Captain Kohli has wielded the long handle to great effect against our opponents for the day 😎 Will the spinners be able to win it today for CSK? You've got to spin it to win it! #CSKvRCB #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/FM8qDkMWIp Yuzvendra Chahal will be one of the key players for RCB in today's game. 4️⃣-1⃣-6⃣-1⃣ 🤯 Hello and welcome to the live updates from the most sought after match of the tournament as Virat Kohli takes on his 'captain' MS Dhoni's CSK. RCB would be eager to make it five straight wins in a row and consolidate their spot for the playoffs further. A spirited CSK are also coming back from three back-to-back wins and would be aiming to break RCB's winning momentum today.
How many more will sail over the boundary ropes today, 12th Man Army?🤩#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2021 #CSKvRCB #DareToDream pic.twitter.com/63l8jvXreL
Yuzi was our star in an otherwise dull game in 2️⃣0️⃣1⃣9⃣. #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2021 #CSKvRCB #DareToDream pic.twitter.com/UOwQWi3emK