CSK vs. RR Prediction (Chennai Super Kings vs. Rajasthan Royals)

One of the best teams of the ongoing IPL 2014, Chennai Super Kings, will collide with another brilliant squad, Rajasthan Royals and both will fight for their dignity. The first played nine matches, won seven, lost two and secured 14 points while RR gathered 12 points from nine encounters, clinched six and surrendered three out of them.

Players to watch

Dwayne Smith continued with his fine form in the previous encounter against Mumbai Indians with another fifty. Brendon McCullum, Suresh Raina and Faf du Plessis are among runs. Mohit Sharma is the leading bowler of the event whereas Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are assisting him nicely.

Karun Nair, Steven Smith and James Faulkner played match winning knocks in the last game vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore while Shane Watson can support them when required. Pravin Tambe, Kane Richardson and Rajat Bhatia form a competent bowling combination.

Time & Venue

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 @ 10:30 GMT, 16:00 local at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi

Weather

A hot day with temperatures around 24-38ᵒC

Toss

The winner to bat first

The Pitch

Comfortable for batting

Teams

Chennai Super Kings – MS Dhoni (C), Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum, Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Ravindra Jadeja, Mithun Manhas, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, Ishwar Pandey, Samuel Badree.

Rajasthan Royals – Shane Watson (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Karun Nair, Sanju Samson, Stuart Binny, Steven Smith, James Faulkner,  Rajat Bhatia, Kane Richardson,  Pravin Tambe, Rahul Tewatia.

Prediction

CSK looks like possible winners