Published 15:12 IST, April 14th 2023

CSK vs RCB: Will MS Dhoni and Ben Stokes play against RCB? CSK CEO gives major update

CSK CEO gives a major injury update on the availability of MS Dhoni and Ben Stokes. MS Dhoni was not 100% in the match against Rajasthan Royals.

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CSK skipper MS Dhoni was t 100% when he graced field against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. However, 41 years old is apparently fit to play upcoming game against RCB on Monday. After Chennai head coach, Stephen Fleming’s statement about Dhoni’s injury, CEO Kasi Viswanathan revealed that wicketkeeper-batsman is fit and will t miss any upcoming IPL matches. Viswanathan also gave an update on Ben Stokes.

Dhoni will play. It is true that he has an injury to his knee but he has t told us orwise.” said Viswanathan. As for Ben Stokes, CEO said player is recoveing at pace and would be fit at end of month. “Ben is doing well, he is recovering fast, and should definitely be fit for April 30 game,” Viswanathan said. CSK will be playing against PBKS on April 30 at Chepauk Stadium in an afteron match. “He could even be ready earlier, maybe by April 27 game,” he furr added.

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Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: IPL Match 2023

Chennai lost ir previous match against Rajasthan Royal in a thrilling last over by three runs. With 21 runs needed in last over skipper MS Dhoni mand to hit 14 off first three balls but fell 3 runs short as RR medium Pacer Sandeep Sharma, nailed three toe crusher yorkers and conceded only 3 runs from his last three balls. Both Dhoni and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja stitched 59 runs in last three overs.

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CSK vs RCB: CSK will be playing ir next match against RCB on Monday (April 17) at 7:30 pm in Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. With 2 losses, Dhoni's side is at 5th position on points table, however, four times champion will be looking for victory to pick up ir winning momentum and move up on table. 

While CSK will play next week. IPL action is set to continue. Today Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams will come at back of a positive result. Thus, with all to look forward to let's see what happens in yet ar battle between bat and ball.

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15:11 IST, April 14th 2023