The 17th edition of the cash-rich T20 league will kick-off from tonight with defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Both teams will be looking to open their IPL 2024 account with a win where CSK will play without their last season’s opener Devon Conway and bowler Matheesha Pathirana where as RCB line up is looking better with great batters like Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis in their team though underestimating CSK will not be an option for any team as newly acquired all-rounders like Rachin Ravindra and Shardul Thakur can be an X-factor for the home team.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru has also bolstered their bowling line up by acquiring overseas players like Lockie Ferguson, Tom Curran, etc. Only time and strategic adjustments during the match will decide the fate of the first Match of the IPL 2024.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: Weather Forecast
According to the weather forecast of the venue, the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, the weather will remain favorable for the match. Despite being humid, the gentle breeze will bring some relief to the players. A tremendous and enthralling first match is expected.
Read More: CSK vs RCB Match prediction
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: Pitch Report
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium has favored the spinners for a long time, and this time, it will also aid the bowling department. Scoring runs will be a challenge for the batters, so the team who bat first can put on a fight if they take the score beyond 160. It will be a challenging task for the chasing team to chase a huge one. So far, the home team, CSK, has the upper hand over the match due to their familiarity with the pitch and track record. The batting first team has won 46 matches in the 76 games played at the venue.
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