Royal Challengers vs. Super Kings

With the battle to secure a place in the IPL final four raging on, Kingsmead in Durban plays host to another superb duo of Indian Premier League fixtures. First up today, the Bangalore Royal Challengers (2.50) face the Chennai Super Kings (1.53) in a pivotal encounter. The Challengers must win to stay in the hunt for a semi-finals spot, while victory for the Super Kings will earn them a well deserved top four berth.

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IPL match preview:

Bangalore Royal Challengers

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 11, Won – 5, Lost -6

A brilliant and breathtaking batting display from Ross Taylor saved the day for the Royal Challengers against the Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous fixture, and it will be crucial that they continue in their winning ways if they are to have any hope of qualifying for the Indian Premier League semi-finals.

Best Bet for Bangalore Royal Challengers:

Jacques Kallis – 9/10
Ross Taylor -8/10
Mark Boucher – 8/10
Anil Kumble – 7/10
Rahul Dravid – 8/10

Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2009 so far: Played – 10, Won – 6, Lost – 3, N/R – 1

The Chennai Super Kings have been ultra-impressive scoring five wins on the bounce, and they are poised to make it six. Matthew Hayden is in divine form and is well supported by a solid middle-order, however, their bowling and fielding is still an area of concern with huge scope for improvement. A win will more or less book them a semi-final spot, while defeat will put them in a spot of bother.

Best Bet for Chennai Super Kings:

MS Dhoni – 9/10
Matthew Hayden- 9/10
Albie Morkal – 8/10
Suresh Raina- 8/10
S Badrinath- 7/10