Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Betting Tips

Chennai Super Kings will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 19 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Mumbai on Sunday.

The contest is expecting to be a feisty one, largely because both are the in-form teams in the competition.

The Super Kings are coming in this fixture on the back of registering three consecutive victories after suffering a defeat in the first match and the team management will be hoping that the players will continue their good run in the match against table-toppers.

On the other hand, the Royal Challengers are the only unbeaten team in the competition with four consecutive victories and the management will be hoping to see the players continue the winning momentum.

Both teams have competed in 26 matches in the history of the IPL where Chennai have a far better record with 16 wins compared to RCB’s nine victories whereas one match ended with no result.

In the two matches during the IPL 2020, it was the Royal Challengers who came out on top in the first one by 37 runs whereas the Super Kings emerged victorious in the second one by eight wickets.

Chennai Super Kings Form and Team news:

After registering a comprehensive victory in their previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders by 18 runs, the Chennai Super Kings are unlikely to make any significant changes in the playing XI.

All-rounder Moeen Ali will be hoping to continue his good run with the bat and ball in hand, especially against a team who released him in the auction and replaced him with Australia’s Glenn Maxwell.

In the batting department, Chennai will be depending on the likes of in-form former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, Ali, former India’s middle-order batsman Suresh Raina and young Ruturaj Gaikwad to score the bulk of the runs and put the opposition under pressure.

On the bowling front, the onus will be on the pacers Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja to produce timely breakthroughs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Form and Team News:

After a thumping 10-wicket win against the Rajasthan Royals in the previous fixture, the Royal Challengers Bangalore are unlikely to make any notable changes in the playing XI.

However, the table-toppers might look to strengthen the batting unit a little as it felt that they were playing with a batsman short in the previous match.

In the batting department, RCB will be relying on the likes of captain Virat Kohli, in-form young opening batsman Devdutt Padikkal, former South Africa captain AB de Villiers and Australia’s explosive all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to score the bulk of the runs.

On the bowling front, the team management will be relying on the likes of pacers Mohammed Siraj, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel along with the spin duo of Washington Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal to produce timely breakthroughs.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Royal Challengers Bangalore will be favorites to win the 19th game of the Indian Premier League to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. For the 19th IPL game, Royal Challengers Bangalore are placed at 1.73 odds, while Chennai Super Kings are placed at 2.02 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Both teams are coming in this match in great form and it will be hard to predict an outright winner.

However, looking at the team’s overall strengths and combination, the prediction is for Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers to win the fixture and continue their unbeaten run.

Tip 1: Mohammed Siraj to continue his probing spells with the new-ball

Pacer Mohammad Siraj has put in splendid performances with the new-ball for RCB in this year’s competition. In the previous game, Siraj delivered a potent spell with the new-ball and picked up key wickets of Jos Buttler and David Miller.

The 27-year old has enjoyed a decent outing for RCB so far and claimed    five wickets in four matches at an excellent economy rate of 6.06. Given his consistently good performances this year, we expect Mohammad Siraj to take one wicket or more in this [email protected]

Tip 2: Deepak Chahar’s excellent record at Wankhede this season

The 28-year old has delivered excellent bowling performances for Chennai Super Kings in the matches played at Wankhede Stadium. In four matches played at this venue, Deepak Chahar has claimed eight wickets at an average of 13.75.

Given his excellent bowling performances at this venue, we expect Deepak Chahar to take two wickets or more against [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect Royal Challengers Bangalore to beat Chennai Super Kings in this game and continue their winning streak in the tournament.

1. Mohammad Siraj to take one wicket or more in this contest- Royal Challengers [email protected]
2. Deepak Chahar to take two wickets or more against RCB- Chennai Super Kings @2.50

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