RCB vs CSK LIVE – IPL 2021: Virat Kohli Special Training – We are all set to witness one of the biggest battles of IPL 2021 and under-pressure Virat Kohli is leaving no stones unturned to leave his mark. He underwent a special gym session as he aims to guide RCB back to winning ways after an early setback against KKR. In a video, he can be seen wearing a neon T-shirt as he lifted weights and worked on his leg. Follow IPL 2021 live updates on insidesport.co and live streaming on Star Sports & Hotstar.
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RCB vs CSK LIVE in IPL 2021: ‘Under-Pressure’ Virat Kohli undergoes special training ahead of big encounter; Watch video
Kohili is under tremendous pressure on every front. He is struggling to score big, his decision making as team’s captain is also questionable & more slip-ups can land him and his team in trouble.
RCB vs CSK LIVE – IPL 2021: Virat Kohli needs to overcome poor form, strike rate
- Kohli departed for just 5 runs in opening match against KKR
- He had previously managed just 198 runs in the first 7 matches that featured only one half-century
- The RCB captain’s strike rate has dipped to 120+ in the last two seasons. His average is also plunged to under 30 despite opening for the RCB franchise.
- He decided to open for RCB earlier this season as Aaron Finch was left out of the squad. Now, he needs to deliver if RCB wants to win their maiden IPL trophy.
- The batting department is highly dependent on in-form Devdutt Padikkala, AB De Villiers and Glenn Maxwell.
- This is the instance when Virat Kohli departed cheaply against KKR. He had identical figures in the previous fixture.
- Kohli’s only fifty in IPL 2021 had come against struggling RR during Phase 1.
- He has so far registered three single-digit scores, including 12. He is unable to play the knocks of his calibre over the last few months.
RCB vs CSK LIVE – IPL 2021: – Dhoni vs Kohli: In one of the most anticipated battles, MS Dhoni’s CSK will face off Virat-led Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 24 (Friday). This could be the last time they could be facing each other in their leadership if either team fail to enter the playoffs. This is because Virat Kohli has already announced his resignation at the end of the season. Here we discuss all the stats that you need to know ahead of the mouth-watering clash.
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CSK vs RCB in IPL 2021- Dhoni vs Kohli: Head-to-Head record
MS Dhoni’s CSK leads 10:4 against Virat Kohli’s RCB.
MS Dhoni holds the upper hand against Virat Kohli’s RCB. However, CSK has lost 2 out of last 5 matches. However, Virat Kohli & Co will be looking to make a strong statement after their loss against KKR and avenge their first phase loss against CSK. The yellow army had defeated RCB by 69 runs. In the fixture, Kohli, AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell had departed cheaply.
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Date |
Winner | Won by | Venue |
| 25 April 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | 69 Runs | Mumbai |
| 25 October 2020 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 Wickets | Dubai |
| 10 October 2020 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 37 Runs | Dubai |
| 21 April 2019 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 Run | Bengaluru |
| 23 March 2019 | Chennai Super Kings | 7 Wickets | Chennai |
| 5 May 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 Wickets | Pune |
| 25 April 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | 5 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 22 May 2015 | Chennai Super Kings | 3 Wickets | Ranchi |
| 4 May 2015 | Chennai Super Kings | 24 Runs | Chennai |
| 22 April 2015 | Chennai Super Kings | 27 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 24 May 2014 | Chennai Super Kings | 8 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 18 May 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 5 Wickets | Ranchi |
| 18 May 2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 24 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 13 April 2013 | Chennai Super Kings | 4 Wickets | Chennai |
Overall CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head record in IPL:
| Played | CSK Won | RCB Won | Tie | No Result |
| 28 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
RCB vs CSK LIVE – IPL 2021: – Dhoni vs Kohli: IPL captaincy record
MS Dhoni & Virat Kohli are the two most experienced captains in IPL. MS Dhoni has a success rate of 59.48 per cent with three IPL trophies. On the other hand, Virat Kohli has win percentage of 47.67 with no IPL title.
| Most matches as captain | |||||||
| Player | Span | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | % |
| MS Dhoni | 2008-2021 | 196 | 116 | 79 | 0 | 1 | 59.48 |
| (Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants) | |||||||
| V Kohli | 2011-2021 | 133 | 60 | 66 | 3 | 4 | 47.67 |
| (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | |||||||
RCB vs CSK LIVE – IPL 2021: Dhoni vs Kohli: Runs against each other
MS Dhoni is the second-highest run-scorer against RCB in IPL 2021. He has amassed 836 runs in 31 matches at an average of 39.8. He bats at a strike rate of 140+ against the men in red. Kohli, on the other hand, has scored 895 runs in 27 matches against CSK at an average of 40+. However, his strike is quite low as compared to Dhoni. He bats at a strike rate of 127.
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