CSK, RR aim to ace spin battle at Chepauk

You don't challenge Chennai Super Kings in their own game at Chepauk unless you're Rajasthan Royals. The Jaipur outfit have India's best offspinner and the best legspinner in their ranks and facing the duo on a turning track can prove to be quite a handful for any side. If needed, they also have the option to draft in Adam Zampa or use Murugan Ashwin as an impact sub.

For the Royals batters, the change in approach is going to be quite massive considering the fact that they played their last two games in batting friendly conditions in Guwahati. But even in turning conditions, their batters may hold the edge over CSK going by history. Jos Buttler's record against finger spin in the IPL over the last five years is exceptional as he averages over 100 at a strike rate of 156. Sanju Samson could come to the party as well given his record against left-arm spinners (SR of 161.93).

How will CSK manage to counter all of that is the big question as they eye their third win on the trot after losing the opening game. CSK approach this game on the back of their big win against rivals Mumbai Indians in a contest where their own spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Ravindra Jadeja had a huge say. Maheesh Theekshana is likely to make it a troika on Wednesday (April 12) after arriving in time from New Zealand. In the batting department, Ajinkya Rahane's sparkling debut for the franchise gives them plenty of reasons to feel optimistic especially with