Earlier this season, Rajasthan Royals’ return to their home ground wasn’t enjoyable. They dropped a match they had in the bag against LSG in Jaipur. In contrast, the Chennai Super Kings are at the top of the standings and they are on a two-game losing streak in the ongoing IPL 2023.
Prior to crushing KKR in their own home, CSK mauled SRH at their residence. Additionally, they triumphed over RR earlier this season. The MS Dhoni-led team appears poised to win the title for a fifth time, but RR will try to slow down CSK’s onslaught.
We examine the key player conflicts between RR and CSK:
1 Tushar Deshpande vs Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler’s lack of runs at the top has directly correlated with RR’s difficulties in recent games. The RR opener from last year, who set absurdly high standards, has yet to perform flawlessly this time around. Buttler will be relied upon by RR to get them off to a strong start.
The opponent he will face is Tushar Deshpande. After every game, the uncapped seamer has gotten better and better. In the powerplay, he is the real wicket-taking option for CSK. It will be intriguing to see how Buttler approaches the seamer. He is the type of person who will not restrain himself. This will undoubtedly make for compelling viewing.
2. Sanju Samson vs Ravindra Jadeja
Recently, the RR captain put on a show for the Gujarat Titans. In that innings, Rashid Khan was brought down by Sanju Samson in a particularly impressive manner. He will also be RR’s key spinner against CSK. Samson will battle Ravindra Jadeja, a well-known foe.
The final time he was dismissed, the left-arm spinner bowled a ripper. Samson will be aware that Jadeja can cast a web around batters if not struck before the start of his spell. He will try to catch Jadeja either travelling through the covered area or going downtown. As opposed to Samson, Jadeja will watch for a chance to remove him.
3. Trent Boult vs Devon Conway
Two of the best New Zealanders will square off in a direct fight. This season, Devon Conway has displayed incredible play. He has taken the game away from the opposition from the start by smashing four consecutive fifties. But in this game, Conway will have to contend with Trent Boult’s genius.
The left-arm seamer is renowned for taking a wicket in his very first over. When facing a member of his own national team, he will be eager to repeat the move. The course that this game takes may be set by this opening duel.
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