Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – IPL 5 – Toss Report
Rajasthan Royals’ skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229, has won the toss and his team will be batting first against Chennai Super Kings, with the match shortly commencing at the latter’s home, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, April 21st, 2012.
Dravid reckons that the pitch will hold well for the two innings and was happy to bat first, despite his team successfully chasing down 197 in their previous game against Deccan Chargers. He is relishing the early success his team has managed and is banking
on the young side to keep their momentum intact. However, he added that they will need to post a score in excess of 160 to topple a formidable Chennai outfit.
Three changes have been made to the away side, which sees Windies’ all-rounder http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Stuart-Binny-c2589 also makes an
appearance. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pankaj-Singh-c80701 and Dishant Yagnik make way for the duo.
The Super Kings’ captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warriors-c861. Dhoni said
that his team executed their plans well and also complimented his fielders for their sharp catching.
The defending champions are unchanged with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Bravo-c1379 holding their places as the overseas players.
Royals currently occupy the second position on the points table, with four wins. Chennai, on the other hand are lying mid-table with three victories.
The pitch at Chepauk will become slow as the game progress. The average first innings score at this venue is 160 and the Royals will be eyeing something with a similar range.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 Royals Playing XI:
AM Rahane, R Dravid*, SP Goswami†, AL Menaria, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Cooper-c51561, GB Hogg, A Singh, SK Trivedi
Chennai Super Kings Playing XI:
S Badrinath, F du Plessis, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Ashwin-c2228, KMDN Kulasekara, SB Jakati, DE Bollinger
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