FANTASY
Follow UsFor the major part of the Indian Premier League’s rich history, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings have never had a parallel journey. However, as they set to take on each other at the Cauldron of Wankhede - that resembles more like Chinnaswamy than Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday - both Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni will know that they are coming from a series of victories that was in fully contrast to their performance last year. With four wins in four games, RCB are at the top of the table and so far, have looked like the most sorted team of all while CSK have bounced back really well to win three games in a trot after an indifferent performance against Delhi Capitals.
IPL HEAD-TO-HEAD
Overall - Matches – 27 | Chennai - 17 Wins | Bangalore - 9 Wins
Last five games - Chennai - 3 Wins | Bangalore - 2 Wins
Ground Details
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has always been a batting paradise and that is not going to change. The average first-innings score this season has been a fantastic 180.25, with the first innings batting win percentage being 36.17% in the last three years. Chasing has always been the favourable thing, even though CSK prevailed while defending the total in the last game.
Another thing about Wankhede is how partisan the ground is for the pacers, who have picked 71.99% of wickets in the last three years. Given the fact that both sides have some interesting pacers, who have the ability to chip in with wickets on a regular basis, might be a huge positive.
Suggested Teams
While you could go for the above team, you also have the option of choosing your own team from cricket.com’s Fantasy Research Centre. Based on algorithms, we have come up with one team.
Captain Selection
AB de Villiers not getting a chance to bat is enough indication of the brilliance that the RCB openers exhibited in the last game but that is not the story here. The Saffer has been absolutely brilliant against Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians and that would be enough to tell you why he should be your captain. Walking in at No.5, after Maxwell, de Villiers has the best entry point on offer, as evident against KKR where he scored an unbeaten 76 off 34 balls. You can always bank on him to give you 2X points.
Our Criclytics player projector predicts ABD could score 28-42 runs in this match
X-Factors
Moeen Ali has always had the prowess to own a game of T20 cricket but somehow his performances have been in sync in the Indian Premier League in the past. However, he has found a new home in Chennai Super Kings and batting at No.3, he has scored 133 runs at 152.87 with an average of 33.25. The arena of Wankhede has been really kind to Moeen so far and he will love to continue the same trend against his previous franchise.
Our Criclytics player projector predicts Moeen could score 22-32 runs in this match
If Ravindra Jadeja doesn’t give you points with the ball, he will do with the bat. If he doesn't bat well, he will win you matches as a fielder. The impact that the Saurashtra man has on the side has been impeccable and a sure X-factor who can give you easy points. Bank on him and you’ll not go disappointed.
Our Criclytics player projector predicts Jadeja to score 14-22 runs and take 0-1 wickets in the match
Another player who can be the biggest differentiator to your Fanfight Fantasy XI is Glenn Maxwell. The Aussie is in extremely great form and is batting with a freedom that he is known for. In the last three games, he has 176 runs to his name at an average of 58.66 - easily his best in any season of the IPL.
Our Criclytics player projector predicts Maxwell to score 18-26 runs and take 0-1 wickets in the match
