IPL 2023: Predicting 3 Most Run Scorers in Today's RCB vs CSK Match

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 17 April 2023 in the ongoing Indian Premier League. it will be the 24th match of the tournament that will take place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Both teams have managed two wins so far in their first four matches.

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So, an enthralling batter awaits both teams and their respective teams. Chinnaswamy Pitch is known for high-scoring games. Hence, batters from both teams will look to score big. At this stadium, RCB and CSK have played against each other in nine matches. In those games, both teams won four times each while one game ended with no result.   

Also Read: RCB vs CSK, IPL 2023: Head to Head Record, Stats, and Pitch History at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Here are the possible three most run scorers in the RCB vs CSK clash in IPL 2023

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1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's IPL Records and Stats

The former RCB skipper had a poor IPL season in 2022. In 16 matches, Virat Kohli scored 341 runs, at an average of 22.73. But, this season, he has been enjoying a good start. In four matches so far, Kohli has scored 214 runs, including three fifties. He has batted at an average of 71.33 and a strike rate of 147.59.

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In the last game against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli scored 50 runs off 34 balls, including six fours and one six. He also won the Player of the Match award. So, with such a form, fans will hope for another breathtaking inning from him at Chinnaswamy against MS Dhoni and his men.    

2. Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad's IPL Records and Stats

This young batter showed his class in the IPL 2021 by winning the Orange Cap as he scored 635 runs in 16 matches, at an average of 45.35. He smashed one century and four fifties. He had a disappointing IPL in 2022. But, in this ongoing season, Ruturaj Gaikwad has managed a good start.

In four matches so far, Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 197 runs, at an average of 65.67. However, he failed in the last match against Rajasthan Royals as Gaikwad got out after scoring eight runs. Still, the flat deck and small boundaries of Chinnaswamy might suit him. Hence, he can play a crucial role against RCB.        

3. Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis's IP Records and Stats

The RCB skipper has also managed a good start to this season with the bat. In four matches, Faf du Plessis has scored 197 runs, at an average of 65.67. He has also notched up two fifties so far. However, both those fifties came in Chinnaswamy. Du Plessis looked super comfortable playing bowlers in home conditions so far.

In the last match against DC at home, he scored only 22 runs. So, Faf du Plessis will look to do well against CSK once again in Bengaluru. Against LSG, he scored 79* runs off 46 balls, and In their season opener against Mumbai Indians (MI), he scored 73 runs off 43 balls. So, another top inning is expected from the RCB skipper in front of the home crowd.