Mar 22, 2024
Timesofindia.com
New captaincy era begins
A new dawn for the defending champions Chennai Super Kings with iconic MS Dhoni handing over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
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CSK's legacy and expectations
Chennai Super Kings are five-time champions, and a sixth title will put them in a space where no team has entered so far.
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RCB's batting challenges
Skipper Faf du Plessis and star batter Virat Kohli, who is returning to competitive cricket after a two-month break, will once again have to shoulder the batting responsibility.
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All-rounders, spinners key for CSK
It's the presence of a clutch of all-rounders and spinners who can use the abrasive Chidambaram Stadium pitch to the hilt.
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CSK's bowling strengths
The CSK also have two wily domestic campaigners in pacers Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur.
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RCB's pace and skills mix
RCB have a mix of extreme pace and skills in the fast bowling unit through Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, Akash Deep and Reece Topley.
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Key players to watch
Players like Glenn Maxwell (RCB) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) hold the key to success for the two teams.
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