Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Betting Tips
Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the 32nd match of the 2021 Indian Premier League at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Chennai Super Kings will be looking to make amends for their poor bowling performance in the previous game against Mumbai Indians. Captain MS Dhoni might be looking to make changes to the bowling attack for this fixture.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals registered a clinical performance to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad. The team management will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards in the next couple of matches.
Earlier this season, Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 45 runs in a game played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan will be hoping to put in another clinical performance in this fixture. With a comprehensive win over Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals have moved to fifth position in the league table with six points to their name.
The big positive from the previous game was Jos Buttler finding form with the bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. After not being to produce big scores in the first five matches, Buttler looked fluent in his innings and notched up his first century of the competition.
He played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 124 runs off 64 balls with the help of eleven fours and eight sixes. He produced a mammoth 150-run partnership with Sanju Samson to help Rajasthan post a daunting score of 220 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
Apart from Buttler, Sanju Samson played a supporting role and scored 48 runs off 33 balls with help of four boundaries and two sixes. Riyan Parag also chipped in with a crucial cameo of 15 runs off just eight balls.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on in-form opener Jos Buttler, Captain Sanju Samson, and Riyan Parag to make notable contributions with the bat in this fixture.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the pace trio of Mustafizur Rahman, Chris Morris, and Chetan Sakariya to make crucial breakthroughs in this contest.
In the previous match, Mustafizur Rahman and Chris Morris bowled well against Hyderabad and claimed three wickets apiece.
Chennai Super Kings
MS Dhoni-led Chennai has won five of its seven matches on the back of all-round performances. Chennai struggled terribly in the death overs in the previous match and the problem will need to be addressed in this contest.
In the previous game, opener Faf du Plessis notched up his fourth consecutive half-century of the competition. The 36-year old has shown exceptional form with the bat for Chennai this season and will be looking to continue his merry ways with the bat.
Apart from du Plessis, Moeen Ali once again showed positive intent with the bat and notched up his maiden half-century for Chennai.
Coming into this contest, Ambati Rayudu struggled to put in big scores for the side so far this season. The right-handed rediscovered his mojo with the bat and produced blistering innings in the later stages of the innings. Ambati Rayudu scored 72 not out off just 27 balls with the help of four fours and seven sixes.
In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaekwad, and Moeen Ali to deliver the bulk of the runs.
With the surface being so batsmen friendly, the team management will be looking to bring in Leg-spinner Imran Tahir in place of pacer Lungi Ngidi, who conceded 62 runs in his four overs.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Sam Curran, Deepak Chahar, and Ravindra Jadeja to make crucial breakthroughs.
Odds by Casumo
According to the Casumo sportsbook, Chennai Super Kings will be favorites to win the 32nd game of the Indian Premier League to be played at Delhi. For the 32nd IPL game, Chennai Super Kings are placed at 1.65 odds, whereas Rajasthan Royals are placed at 2.18 odds.
Our Tipster’s Angle
Based on current form, Chennai Super Kings will see the defeat against Mumbai as an aberration and will be looking to make a strong comeback against Rajasthan Royals.
With Faf du Plessis showing ominous form and Ambati Rayudu finding form in the previous game, Chennai will be looking to post a competitive total on the board.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals will be relying heavily on their premier players like Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson to lead the way with the bat.
Therefore, the prediction is for Chennai Super Kings to notch up a comfortable win over Rajasthan Royals.
Tip 1- Jos Buttler rediscovering his mojo with the bat
After a slow start to the season, opener Jos Buttler found form with the bat and notched up his first century to help Rajasthan register a comprehensive win over Hyderabad.
Rajasthan will be relying heavily on the swashbuckling opener, Jos Buttler to make a notable score in this contest.
Buttler will take heart from the fact that he holds an excellent record against Chennai. In six matches, Buttler accumulated 265 runs at a strike rate of 149.72 with two half-centuries to his name.
After producing scores of 41 and 124 in the previous two matches, we expect Jos Buttler to score 30 runs or more in this [email protected].
Tip 2- Sam Curran to continue his decent form with the new-ball
Left-arm medium-pacer has shown the knack of picking up wickets with the new-ball for Chennai Super Kings. The 22-year old was the standout bowler in the previous game and claimed three wickets in the previous match against Mumbai.
Currently, Sam Curran is franchise’s leading wicket-taker in the competition with 9 scalps to his name.
Given his consistency with new-ball, we expect Sam Curran to take two wickets or more against [email protected].
Conclusion
Expect Chennai Super Kings to beat Rajasthan Royals and reclaim top spot in the Indian Premier League.
- Jos Buttler to score 30 runs or more in this fixture- Rajasthan [email protected]
- Sam Curran to take two wickets or more against Rajasthan- Chennai Super [email protected]
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