Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) will conflict with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The 2 groups will sq. off on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday (Might 18). This encounter is vital for each groups as they vie for a Playoffs spot within the intense IPL competitors.
RCB vs CSK: Overview and key gamers
CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will depend on their skilled gamers like MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Chahar. With a mixture of seasoned veterans and younger expertise, CSK goals to safe their place within the playoffs with a victory on this match.
RCB, captained by Faf du Plessis, boasts highly effective hitters reminiscent of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and the all-rounder Cameron Inexperienced. The group has proven resilience and power all through the event, and a win with a good margin may propel them previous CSK for the ultimate playoff berth.
Mohmmad Kaif’s suggestion in opposition to MS Dhoni
Forward of the mouthwatering conflict, former cricketer Mohammad Kaif shared his insights on the methods RCB may make use of in opposition to Dhoni in the course of the dying overs. Throughout a dialogue on Star Sports activities, Kaif emphasised that Mohammed Siraj is a greater possibility for this vital interval for RCB resulting from his tempo. He famous that Dhoni is well-prepared for yorkers and recommended avoiding them. As an alternative, Kaif really helpful utilizing slower balls and short-pitched deliveries to maintain Dhoni off steadiness.
“(Mohammed) Siraj has pace. He comes operating in. 130 kph bowlers is not going to work in opposition to Dhoni. You want balls to be bowled at 140-145 kph and don’t bowl yorkers. He stays prepared for the yorker. We have now spoken concerning the quick ball, bowl the slower ones, and hold it away,” Kaif stated.
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Challenges with utilizing spinners on the dying
Kaif additionally talked about that utilizing a spinner like Karn Sharma on the dying wouldn’t be efficient in opposition to Dhoni. He highlighted that solely bowlers who’re in rhythm and have faith can deal with Dhoni’s aggressive batting on the finish of the innings.
“Some groups have began utilizing the spin possibility. They’re bringing Rashid Khan or Rahul Chahar within the nineteenth or twentieth over in entrance of Dhoni. The tactic has labored to a sure extent however I consider Karn Sharma received’t have the ability to try this job. Karn Sharma’s downside is that he wasn’t given probabilities to play repeatedly earlier,” the 43-year-old added.
“He will likely be beneath strain that he’s unable to make his place within the XI. He has bowled nicely in the previous few matches however don’t give the nineteenth or twentieth over to Karn Sharma. He will likely be beneath strain and Dhoni will dominate. He can hit 5 or 6 sixes in an over. Solely correct bowlers who’re in rhythm and have faith and kind can prevent from Dhoni’s havoc,” Kaif concluded.
Dhoni’s stellar kind in IPL 2024
In IPL 2024, Dhoni has been in outstanding kind, scoring 136 runs at a placing price of 226.66 throughout 10 innings. He has solely been dismissed twice, with a type of dismissals being a run-out. Dhoni has hit 11 fours and 12 sixes, showcasing his capability to complete video games with explosive batting. His efficiency has been essential for CSK, and his presence on the crease is at all times a major think about any match.
