RCB vs CHE Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for IPL 2024, Match 68

The 68th match of the Indian Premier League 2024 will see the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) square off against the Chennai Super Kings (CHE) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, May 18. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the RCB vs CHE Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

This is the Eliminator match between two fan favorite teams for the playoffs spot. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently placed seventh in the points table with six wins of their last 13 matches. The Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, are fifth in the points table with seven wins of their last 13 matches.

These two sides have locked horns 33 times, and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 10 matches. The Chennai Super Kings have won 22 matches, while one match ended in no result.

RCB vs CHE Match Details

The 68th match of the Indian Premier League 2024 will be played on May 18 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The game is set to take place at 7:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

RCB vs CHE, 68th match

Date and Time: 18th May 2024, 7:30 PM IST

Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Pitch Report

The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is a batting paradise where there is not much for bowlers. Pacers are crucial in death overs where they are able to get a few wickets.

The last IPL match played here was between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Delhi Capitals, where a total of 327 runs were scored at a loss of 19 wickets. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 48 of their 95 matches at this venue.

RCB vs CHE Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

RCB - W W W W W

CHE - W L W L W

RCB vs CHE Probable Playing XI

RCB Playing XI

Will Jacks and Reece Topley are unavailable.

Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, and Swapnil Singh (Impact).

CHE Playing XI

Moeen Ali and Mustafizur Rahman are unavailable.

Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, and Sameer Rizvi (Impact).

RCB vs CHE Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He has smashed 301 runs in just 13 matches played at this venue. MS Dhoni is another good wicket-keeper pick for today's match, especially if the Chennai Super Kings is batting first.

Batters

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is leading the Orange Cap race as he has smashed 661 runs in the last 13 matches. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis are other good batter picks for today's match. Gaikwad has already smashed 583 runs in the last 13 matches. He has smashed 199 runs in just seven head-to-head matches.

All-rounders

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja and Cameron Green are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Ravindra Jadeja has smashed 225 runs and taken eight wickets in the last 13 matches. Glenn Maxwell is another good pick who has an average of 30 and 31 against the Chennai Super Kings and at this venue respectively.

Bowlers

Tushar Deshpande

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Mohammad Siraj and Tushar Deshpande. They have excellent head-to-head and venue records. Tushar Deshpande has taken 16 wickets in the last 12 matches. Yash Dayal is another good bowler option for today's match.

RCB vs CHE match captain and vice-captain choices

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is playing an anchor role for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru this time. He is in exceptional form as he has already smashed 661 runs in the last 13 matches. He has an average of 36 and 38 against the Chennai Super Kings and at this venue, respectively. This makes him the best captain option.

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad loves performing against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and pitch is also expected to assist him. He has already smashed 583 runs in the last 13 matches. He is in exceptional form and has already smashed 199 runs in 7 head-to-head matches.

5 Must-Picks for RCB vs CHE, 68th match

Virat Kohli

Faf du Plessis

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Shivam Dube

Ravindra Jadeja

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good for batters, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making top order batters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to win grand leagues in this match.