CSK vs RR: Star Sri Lankan player comeback for Chennai, Sanju Samson announces one big return as well; check playing XIs

Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first against Ruturaj Gaiwad-led Chennai Super Kings in match 61 of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, on May 11 (Sunday). This is a crucial game for CSK as losing this will put them in a tricky and must-win situation. Maheesh Theekshana is returning after replacing Mitchell Santner. On the other hand, Dhruv Jurel returns for RR.

Head to Head

Both teams have faced each other in 28 matches with Chennai winning 15 of them and Rajasthan came out victorious on 13 occasions.

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Captains at toss

“We would like to bat first. Looks like a decent wicket, don't expect any dew. Change of conditions and weather, got time to adapt to it. Need to give it all in this game. Need to stick to what has worked for us. Need to do our basic processes, just taking care of the controllables. Need to perform as a batsman, results have to go your way to feel happy. Jurel is back,” said Samson after winning the toss.

“Dew is not a factor, doesn't matter if we bat or ball first. The pitch will remain the same throughout the game. In these conditions you need to prepare mentally. We spoke about the areas we need to improve. You need to be in a good head space and deliver what's expected. We got the right balance, Rachin and I will open, Mitchell will bat at number 3. Theekshana comes in for Santner. Need to believe and back yourself. We want to win every game possible, you got to have the right mindset,” said Gaikwad.

CSK vs RR playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana

Impact Subs: Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Prashant Solanki, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Subs: Rovman Powell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj

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