Royal Challengers Bengaluru. (PTI photos) New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faces a battle uphill as they try to end a 17 -year -old lane on Friday at the Stadium Ma Chidambarama without winning Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
RCB managed only one victory in Chepauk in IPL History, 14-run on May 21, 2008, during the inauguration season of the tournament. Since then, CSK has dominated and has won eight out of eight meetings at the venue.
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Statistics: RCB vs CKS in Chepauuk
- 2008 – won 14 runs
- 2010 – Lost 5 Goals
- 2011 – lost by 21 runs
- 2011 – lost by 58 runs
- 2012 – Lost 5 goals
- 2013 – Lost 4 goals
- 2015 – Lost 24 Runs
- 2019 – lost by 7 goals
- 2024 – lost by 6 goals
Since the victory of RCB in 2008, CSK continued to win the IPL for a record five times, while RCB is still looking for its first title. Their record Chepauk almost reflected two teams of happiness in the tournament.
CHEPAUK conditions with rotation were constantly playing the advantage of CSK and this season is no different. Ravicandran Ashwin’s return strengthens their bowling attack and complements Ravindra Jadeja and Afghanistani Noor Ahmad. The trio showed their efficiency against Indians in Mumbai and limited them to 70 to five in 11 overs.
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RCB bats set by Virt Kohli will have to face the threat of spin CSK. While Kohli improved against rotation and used more efficiently sweeping and slogans, it will require support from Phil Salt, Krunal Pandy and David.
With the history of RCB, RCB must bring exceptional performance to overcome their Chepauk curse.
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