Coming into the closing stages of the IPL 2024, the Chennai Super Kings have pulled off another key win. This time against the Rajasthan Royals, the team on a long winning streak has now entered a rut of some sort, having lost the last 3 games. For the Chennai Super Kings, this was a must-win game, and with one game to go, they have all to play for as a qualification spot beckons.
The question on everybody’s mind is will CSK go all the way and make it to the finals from here, and will Rajasthan Royals choke at this critical juncture?
Chennai Super Kings – The Team that Performs Under Pressure
Whilst there is still another game to go, and the net run rate will no doubt come into play in a table where there is still one game to go for Chennai, and by the looks of things several teams, possibly 5 could end up with 14 points. Whatever happens elsewhere on the table, one thing is for certain Chennai Super Kings are likely to bring their A-game as the tournament enters the final stages. It is no coincidence that CSK have entered the playoffs 12 out of the 14 times they have competed.
One of the secrets of their success is that they know what needs to be done in these critical stages of the tournament and then deliver on the day. This is where other teams that have performed well so far, namely Rajasthan Royals could be found wanting. There are a number of things that could go against RR. Namely two successive defeats in their final two games of the season that could leave them stuck at 16 points, when net run rate will enter the equation. And history is also not in their favor, As RR have reached the playoffs only four times in their time in the franchise.
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Will the Chennai Super Kings go all the Way and the Rajasthan Royals Crumble?
This is the question that is on the minds of all CSK fans. Can the team from the South of India make it to the playoffs and beyond? This is a tough question to answer, but for a betting man, history is certainly on their side.
However, questions remain on the form and consistency of some of the players and on the use of the impact sub. Added to this one must also be the state of CSK’s bowling attack, which has been depleted with injuries, with three front-line bowlers either out with fitness issues or back with their national teams. Despite the setbacks, the Chennai Super Kings have proven to carry themselves well on the field, with solid performances by newcomers like Simarjeet Singh.
What could aid the Chennai Super Kings’ chances is the tendency of opposing teams to choke at this critical stage of the tournament. The Rajasthan Royals’ string of defeats in the closing stages of the tournament has been well noted. The question is can they break out of this rut and put in some performances in the final two games of the season?
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