CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips Chennai vs Bangalore on March 28 by Soubhagya Swain,7 days ago  

CricBattle Daily Fantasy Cricket League Tips

Chennai vs Bangalore on March 28

 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to lock horns in Match 8 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Friday, March 28, at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The home team, CSK, is coming off a comfortable yet narrow win in their season opener against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians at the same venue. Earlier in the game, Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmed bamboozled the Mumbai batters with his spin bowling, finishing with figures of 4/18. He was well supported by Khaleel Ahmed, who took three wickets in his quota of four overs, as the Men in Yellow restricted the opposition to 155/9 in 20 overs. In reply, New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra (65* off 45) and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (53 off 26) stitched a crucial 67-run stand to bail out their team after an early wicket. While CSK's middle order had a poor day with the bat, the side eventually got over the line with a four-wicket win. On the other hand, RCB is also confident coming into this game, as they defeated the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, in the season opener in their backyard. KKR, who batted first, posted 174/8 in their 20 overs, with major contributions from new skipper Ajinkya Rahane (56 off 31), Sunil Narine (44 off 26), and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (30 off 22). The home team, who once looked set to reach a total over the 200-run mark, was restricted, courtesy of a clinical bowling display by Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood, who picked up three and two wickets, respectively. In reply, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli formed a deadly opening pair, putting up 95 runs in under nine overs. Salt walked back after a well-made 56, but Kohli remained unbeaten with a 36-ball 59. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar also played a quick cameo to ensure the side started the season with a win.

Best economical pick – Noor Ahmed, who earned the Player of the Match award for his four-wicket spell, will be confident coming into this game. The Afghanistan spinner will look to make the most of the Chepauk surface, which assists spinners. His main aim will be to pick the wicket of Virat Kohli, who has struggled against spinners lately. 

Top captains & vice captains – After a brilliant performance in the last game, Virat Kohli could once again emerge as the best batter of the match in the upcoming game. He will aim to play a solid innings and guide RCB to yet another victory of the season against the five-time champions, CSK. Kohli, who has started the season with a bang, will surely look to be on top of the IPL Orange Cap 2024 tally. Since joining CSK in 2024, Rachin Ravindra has been a consistent performer. In the previous season, he amassed 222 runs in 10 matches, including a notable half-century against RCB. His ability to anchor the innings makes him a valuable asset.

Smart pick – Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in remarkable form, notably scoring 53 runs off 26 balls against Mumbai Indians in the third match of the season. His aggressive batting style can yield substantial fantasy points.

Cautious Pick – In the IPL 2025 opener against Mumbai Indians on March 22, Deepak Hooda scored 3 runs off 5 balls. Additionally, he was dismissed by debutant Vignesh Puthur, who took 3/32 in that match. While Hooda's recent performance was modest, his overall experience and all-round abilities make him a viable option for your fantasy team. If you believe in his potential to bounce back and contribute significantly in the upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, including him could be strategic. However, if you prefer a more cautious approach, you might consider other in-form players for your lineup.

My XI – Virat Kohli (Captain), Rachin Ravindra (Vice-Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Noor Ahmed, Phil Salt, Shivam Dubey, Josh Hazelwood, Liam Livingstone, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Rajat Patidar

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