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

The stage is getting set at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur as Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing IPL. However, in the reverse fixture of this tournament, RR defeated CSK by three runs at Chepauk Stadium. So, CSK will look to win this time around.

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Currently, CSK are leading the points table with 10 points in seven matches. While RR are in the third spot with eight points in seven matches. However, a tight game is expected at this stadium due to its pitch nature and its assistance to bowlers. In the last five meetings, RR have won four games and CSK have won one.   

Also Read: RR vs CSK, IPL 2023: Head to Head Record, Stats, and Pitch History at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

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

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1. Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane's IPL Records and Stats

This veteran batter has surprised everyone with his attacking approach while batting for CSK so far in IPL 2023. As of now, Ajinkya Rahane has played five matches and scored 209 runs, at an average of 52.25. He has batted at a strike rate of 199.05 also. Rahane has notched up two fifties.

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In the last game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rahane smashed 71* runs off 29 balls, including six fours and five sixes. His inning was instrumental as CSK posted 235 runs for four wickets in 20 overs. So, CSK fans will hope for another blistering knock from Ajinkya Rahane against RR.   

2. Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal's IPL Records and Stats

This batter has shown some form with the bat in the recent matches for RR. In six matches so far in IPL 2023, Devdutt Padikkal has scored 165 runs, at an average of 27.50. He has smashed only one fifty so far. That knock came against his former side, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the last game.

Padikkal scored 52 runs off 34 balls, including seven fours and one six. However, in all matches, this Southpaw batter managed starts. But, he failed to convert those into big scores. However, after a fifty in the last game, Devdutt Padikkal finally is expected to score big runs against CSK in front of the home crowd.  

3. Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube's IPL Records and Stats

This all-rounder has impressed everyone with his six-hitting abilities this season. CSK skipper MS Dhoni has backed him and finally, Shivam Dube has been paying with some consistent performances. In IPL 2023 so far, Dube has scored 184 runs in seven matches, at a strike rate of 157.26. He has smashed two fifties so far. 

One of them came against RCB where he scored 52 runs off 27 balls, including two fours and five sixes. Another fifty came in their last game against KKR where Dube scored 50 runs off 21 balls, including two fours and five sixes. So, fans can expect another quickfire inning from Shivam Dube against RR.