IPL 2019: Match of contrast

IPL 2019: Match of contrast

FPJ BureauUpdated: Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 12:05 AM IST
article-image
IPL 2019: Match of contrast/ AFP PHOTO / Manjunath KIRAN / GETTYOUT |

Bengaluru: After clinching a morale-boosting win against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will look to continue with the momentum and keep their slim chances of making it to the play-offs alive when they take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday.

Click here for latest updates on IPL 2019

RCB had to face an embarrassing seven-wicket defeat against CSK in the first game of the IPL 2019. Their batting had failed miserably as they were bundled-out for mere 70 runs on a slow, turning wicket of the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.  Virat Kohli scored his first century of this IPL during RCB’s narrow 10-run victory against KKR in their last game and RCB fans would be hoping that the skipper continues with his ruthless batting form against CSK.

RCB, languishing at the bottom of the table with just four points from nine games, would be aware of the fact that it won’t be easy for them to over the MS Dhoni-led side, even while playing at their home ground and having their star batsman in form.  On the other hand, Chennai, who were comfortably beaten by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the last encounter, would be desperate to make amends in their game.

Regular skipper MS Dhoni had to sit out of the SRH game because of back spasms and in his absence, Suresh Raina had to take up the captaincy role. Dhoni’s absence, both while batting and defending a small target of 132, was felt during the SRH game. They would also hope that the 37-year-old is fit for the game and takes on the field.  Chennai, still sitting pretty at the points table with 14 points from nine games, would aim for victory against RCB and confirm their berth in the play-offs.

RECENT STORIES

India-Pakistan Bilateral Cricket In Australia?

India-Pakistan Bilateral Cricket In Australia?

WATCH: Indian Cricket Fans Offer Milk To Posters Of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In Pune; Prayers Held...

WATCH: Indian Cricket Fans Offer Milk To Posters Of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma In Pune; Prayers Held...

WATCH: Sara Tendulkar & Shubman Gill Avoid Getting Photographed Together At Jio World Plaza Event In...

WATCH: Sara Tendulkar & Shubman Gill Avoid Getting Photographed Together At Jio World Plaza Event In...

Virender Sehwag Birthday Special: Doting Dad Moments Of The Cricketer With Sons Aryavir And Vedant

Virender Sehwag Birthday Special: Doting Dad Moments Of The Cricketer With Sons Aryavir And Vedant

Washington Sundar Birthday Special: Interesting Facts About India's Left-Handed Top-Order Batsman

Washington Sundar Birthday Special: Interesting Facts About India's Left-Handed Top-Order Batsman