The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday unveiled the highly anticipated schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The excitement kicks off with MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing off against Faf du Plessis’s Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2024.
The opening match will be played at the iconic Chepauk Stadium on March 22, next month. This clash marks the beginning of another thrilling chapter in their storied rivalry, with both teams having engaged in captivating battles across the 16 editions of the league.
CSK and RCB Head to Head:
Over the years, CSK and RCB have locked horns 31 times in IPL history, with CSK emerging victorious on 20 occasions, while RCB clinched 10 victories, with one match ending in a draw.
The last time these two teams played each other was at CSK’s home ground. The high-scoring thriller witnessed CSK posting a formidable total of 226/6, thanks to stellar performances from Devon Conway (83 off 45) and Shivam Dube (52 off 27). RCB’s Faf du Plessis (62) and Glenn Maxwell (76) staged a valiant chase but fell just short of the target.
The rivalry between CSK and RCB has been characterised by memorable moments and thrilling encounters, with star-studded lineups from both sides adding to the spectacle. One such memorable clash took place in Bangalore in 2018, where MS Dhoni’s heroics propelled CSK to victory.
Despite a challenging chase of 206, Dhoni’s blistering unbeaten knock of 70* off just 34 deliveries, including seven sixes, steered CSK to a remarkable win. However, a year later, in a closely contested match at the same venue, CSK fell short by just one run despite Dhoni’s sensational 84* off 48 balls.
CSK, under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has clinched the IPL trophy four times (2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021), cementing their status as one of the most successful franchises in the league. Meanwhile, RCB, despite finishing as runners-up on three occasions (2009, 2011, and 2016), is yet to secure their maiden IPL title. As the IPL 2024 season unfolds, fans can expect another thrilling chapter in the CSK-RCB rivalry, with both teams vying for supremacy on the cricketing stage.