CSK vs RCB: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?
What's the story
Chennai Super Kings will look to get back to winning ways when they meet Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number 35 of 2018 Indian Premier League. The match in Pune will be another crunch show with star-studded players in both the teams. CSK had defeated RCB in the earlier game between these two sides this season. Here we guide you with the best Fantasy-XI.
Leaders
Kohli gets the nod as skipper, in-form MSD his deputy
With 349 runs under his belt, Virat Kohli is the obvious choice as the skipper. His excellent fielding attributes too make him a talisman in getting desired points. CSK skipper MS Dhoni is having a supreme IPL season and has been the dangerous customer as a finisher. He has managed 329 runs already at a strike-rate of 169.58. He gets to be the vice-captain.
Batsmen aplenty
Rayudu leads star-studded batting line-up
Orange Cap holder Ambati Rayudu is a mainstay in the side. 391 runs in nine matches for the batsman makes him a no-brainer. AB de Villiers will be making a return to the team after missing a couple of games. He fits in straight away. Brendon McCullum and Faf du Plessis have looked in good touch and fill in the batting slots.
All-rounders
Watson, Grandhomme come in as all-rounders
Veteran Aussie star Shane Watson has given the CSK side plenty of cheer with both bat and ball. 317 runs in nine matches has ensured the start Chennai desire atop. He also has bagged six wickets showing his all-round capabilities. Colin de Grandhomme showed his vitality in the previous game for RCB. The Kiwi is a promising option.
Nice blend
Ngidi, Bhajji and Siraj the bowlers
Lungi Ngidi brings a lot of intensity and power as a bowler in the side and has wicket taking abilities which was seen recently. Besides him veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh comes in to the side. He has the knack of picking wickets and his experience in this format is a massive factor. RCB's in-form Mohammed Siraj fills in as the last remaining slot.