CSK vs RCB: Gaikwad Opts to Field After Winning Toss in IPL Clash

Match Overview

In an exciting Indian Premier League matchup on Friday, Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Both teams entered this contest with victories in their opening matches of the season.

CSK made a strategic adjustment to their lineup, introducing Matheesha Pathirana in place of Nathan Ellis.

On the other hand, RCB welcomed Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the squad, replacing Rasikh Salam Dar.

Team Lineups

Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.