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    IPL 2019: RCB off to Chennai for the opener

    IPL 2019: RCB off to Chennai for the opener

    By Rajdeep Saha
    Mar 21, 2019
    07:56 pm

    What's the story

    Chennai Super Kings are all set to host Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 opener on March 23.

    MS Dhoni's side goes into the coveted tournament as the defending champions.

    RCB jetted off to Chennai ahead of the mouth-watering clash at the Chepauk Stadium on Saturday.

    Here is more.

    Instagram Post

    RCB camp is excited about the new season

    Off to Chennai ✈✈ #teamrcb #ipl

    A post shared by virat.kohli on Mar 20, 2019 at 10:57pm PDT

    Twitter Post

    RCB off to Chennai!

    The Challengers are off for the first #VIVOIPL 2019 match against CSK (1/2) #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/zfRB3P7xcz

    — Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) March 21, 2019

    CSK vs RCB

    RCB had lost twice to CSK last season

    RCB finished sixth last term and the idea will be to produce a much better show this time around with the resources at their disposal.

    Kohli & Co. lost both the matches in the group stage against CSK last year.

    The side failed to defend the total on both occasions.

    Kohli will be wary of an all-round CSK.

    Chennai

    Cricket returns to Chennai after a long time

    Chennai go into the match against RCB as favorites.

    This time they play at home after three seasons.

    CSK were suspended for two years and last season they were forced to play most of their home matches in Pune.

    Given the conditions, the southern giants will be expected to win the opener against Kohli's men.

    Fans will hope for quality cricket all around.

    Information

    A cracking game awaits the fans on Saturday

    Kohli and AB de Villiers hold key for RCB against a top notch CSK attack. If the two manage to get going, then that could give the side breathing space. CSK will rely on their powerful Indian unit, besides the experience of Shane Watson.

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