Rajasthan Royals will start their campaign against Chennai Super Kings at Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi. Chennai has started with a victory and have a clear idea on what to expect from the pitch so they will be better prepared. Rajasthan Royals would have practised a lot but the actual game time is different from a practice game. They have a good squad and have bought experience and youth in the auction with old horses like Robin Uthappa, Miller and joining them and U19 sensation Yashashvi Jaiswal also being drafted in.
Royals would like to see their foreigners getting their act quickly to lay the foundation for a good total. There is a question mark over Stokes availability and if he doesn’t come then Miller will be required to step up which meant they have to play a bowler short. Buttler would be someone who would be trusted with the responsibility of laying a strong foundation so that likes of Smith, Samson, Parag, Miller will then take the game forward and post a formidable score.
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Their fast bowling will be lead by Archer with Unadkat, Varun, Ankit, Thomas and in the spinning department have 3-4 leg spinners and one left-arm finger spinner in Lomror. They have decent bench strength also. All in all, have players to make a challenging first X1. How their management will bring out best in them needs to be seen. They have always been a team to surprise every time and expect the same way this year also.
Chennai on other hand will look to minimise the mistakes of the first game and try to continue winning to give themselves a chance of playoffs. Toss plays a factor so the team that has to defend will have their task cut out. The team that plays well throughout 40 overs will win and as CSK have played at the venue and will be better equipped on assessing the conditions so they start as favourites. But Royals have played as underdogs and can beat anyone on their day.
