RCB vs CSK LIVE: IPL 2022 Live Updates – MS Dhoni might have turned the tide a little bit with a win on his return as Chennai Super Kings captain but they are not out of the woods. CSK will have to win all the games to stay in the Playoff race and they are facing rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday. In the opponent camp, Dhoni will have an old friend Virat Kohli, who is gunning for a comeback. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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With just three wins in 9 matches, CSK are placed 9th on the Points Table and RCB are placed 6th with 10 points. But both are equally vulnerable to losses.
Why RCB vs CSK is must-win for both teams?
- After six losses in nine games, CSK cannot afford any more defeats.
- CSK will have to win the next five matches to score 10 points and hope other results go their way to be in contention with 16 points.
- For RCB, who are on a three-match losing streak, it is about bouncing back and keep the campaign on track.
- With four wins in as many games, RCB can seal the deal as they have 10 points.
- A loss will mean, RCB will have to compete with CSK, DC, PBKS for the fourth spot.
Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni: But it is also a battle between the two greats of the game. Virat Kohli is on a comeback trail as a player after suffering the biggest dip in form in his career. Kohli was dismissed for two consecutive golden ducks before managing another single-digit score. It was only in the last match against Gujarat Titans when he scored a half-century after 14 matches.
For MS Dhoni, it is about proving that CSK can bounce back even with an injury crisis. It was Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway who fired in the last match and Dhoni will hope his batsmen will deliver the goods as the bowling department is inexperienced.
RCB vs CSK LIVE: Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni, who will win to stay alive in IPL 2022 Playoff RACE? Check what RCB & CSK need to QUALIFY for PLAYOFFS
Royal Challengers Bangalore (6th, 10 Points): Faf du Plessis’ Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have registered 5 wins in 10 matches. However, the three-time finalists have hit a rut with three consecutive losses, the latest coming in the last over against Gujarat Titans. The franchise have made life difficult for themselves and will hope that result go their way in the latter half of the tournament.
- RCB need to win at least 3 matches out of 4 to qualify.
- But the three wins should be with good margins as RCB have a negative Net Run Rate of -0.558.
- Two wins may not be enough for RCB as every loss will decrease the NRR further.
- RCB Remaining Matches: CSK, SRH, PBKS, GT
Chennai Super Kings (9th, 6 Points): MS Dhoni returned to captaincy after Ravindra Jadeja stepped down. The change in the helm helped as CSK returned to winning ways with a 13-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Now, CSK will have to win all remaining five games and hope everything else goes their way to keep their faint hope alive.
- CSK need to win all their remaining matches to qualify for Playoffs.
- Even with 16 points, CSK’s way could be tough and win against MI and GT will be crucial.
- CSK Remaining Matches: RCB, DC, MI, GT, RR
All smiles in both camps just about 24 hours before the all important game! Friendships beyond boundaries.
🔴🤜🏻🤛🏻🟡#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2022 #Mission2022 #RCB #ನಮ್ಮRCB #RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/mD3BUPGNXP— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 3, 2022
IPL Points Table: Where do RCB and CSK stand?
| Pos | Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.158 |
| 2 | Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.397 |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.340 |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.471 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.229 |
| 6 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.558 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.587 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.060 |
| 9 | Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.407 |
| 10 | Mumbai Indians | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.836 |
RCB vs CSK LIVE: Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni, who will win to stay alive in IPL 2022 Playoff RACE? Check what RCB & CSK need to QUALIFY for PLAYOFFS
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