Rajasthan, on the other hand, are third behind Gujarat Titans (GT). The Sanju Samson-led side have won four and lost three matches. In the first meeting between the two sides this season, Rajasthan managed a 3-wicket in a last-over thriller.
Rajasthan have lost their last two matches and would be aching to get back to winning ways by registering a home victory. MS Dhoni has led Chennai to three consecutive wins now.
Ahead of the two sides second encounter against each other in the IPL 2023 season, let’s have a look at four bowlers who can end up with most wickets in the match.
Trent Boult: The New Zealand pace spearhead will once again be the key bowler for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming match against Chenna Super Kings. He did not feature in the first round of matches between the two teams and will be hoping to make his presence felt this time.
The left-arm pacer has played six matches so far in this season and picked nine wickets at an average of 21.22. Boult has played 11 matches in the past against CSK and picked 13 wickets at an average of 28.07 and a strike rate of 8.42.
Ravichandran Ashwin: The veteran off-spinner was adjudged Man of the Match in the previous match this season between the two sides. He picked two wickets for 25 runs in four overs. In the first match at the venue in Jaipur this season, he picked the most wickets for his side.
So far, he has picked nine wickets in seven matches at an average of 22. Ashwin has played 10 matches against CSK and picked 11 wickets at an average of 25.72 and an economy rate of 7.64.
Ravindra Jadeja: The left-arm spinner is currently the joint fifth-highest wicket-taker in the IPL 2023. He has picked ten wickets in seven matches at an average of 17.60.
In the first round of the match against Rajasthan, Jadeja emerged as the leading bowler for his team and picked two wickets for 21 runs in four overs. Overall, he has played 19 matches against RR and picked 20 wickets at an average of 20.65 and an economy rate of 7.28.
Moeen Ali: The England star has played five matches so far in the IPL 2023 and picked seven wickets at an average of 14 and an economy rate of 9.80. He bowled two overs for 21 runs one one wicket in the first match between the two sides earlier this season.
Overall, the left-arm spinner has picked five wickets in six matches at an average of 21 and an economy rate of 7.32.
