RCB vs CSK: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?
What's the story
The South Indian derby is all set to take place today when CSK come knocking on RCB's door. It's Kohli vs Dhoni, Bangalore vs Chennai. The two sides have some of the cricket's biggest names so picking an ideal XI is not going to be an easy task. So let the experts do the thinking and you reap the benefits. Here is our guide.
Batsmen
Kohli, ABD, Rayudu and Billings
We have opted for four batsmen in this line-up with two from each side. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are the two in-form batsmen for RCB and excluding them from this XI would be a cardinal sin. Ambati Rayudu, who is one the most underrated batsmen in the IPL, will be the third batsman in this XI alongside his Chennai team-mate Sam Billings.
Others
Shane Watson, Chris Woakes and MS Dhoni
Shane Watson will be one of the all-rounders in our XI. Watson already has a century to his name this season and looks in superb touch and would be a good bet against his former side. Chris Woakes has continued to be a top performer for RCB and will be the second all-rounder in the XI. Dhoni would be the man behind the gloves.
Bowlers
Bhajji, Chahal, Deepak Chahar and Kulwant Khejroliya
Four bowlers will complete this Fantasy XI, two from each side. Harbhajan Singh and Deepak Chahar will be the two Chennai bowlers. Deepak Chahar has been a surprise package so far and should be a good bet. Yuzvendra Chahal and Kulwant Khejroliya will complete this XI. Chahal at Chinnaswamy will give you some points for sure.
Key players
Captain and vice captain
We have opted to make Virat Kohli our captain. As history has it, the 29-year-old is the man for the big matches and he never fails to bring his A-game to the fixture like this. There is a lot at stake when these two sides meet and Kohli will not let RCB down tonight. Shane Watson will be our vice-captain, given his all-round abilities.