Down to the 14th match of the IPL 2020 season, Chennai Super Kings have to get some kind of balance about themselves. Sitting afoot the standings, CSK have easily been the worst side amongst the pack, and need to pick things up soon enough. They are heading into this game on the back of successive defeats to Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. Even though these losses are enough cause for concern, coach Mahendra Singh will be more worried with his sides horrendous performances in those matches. Expect Ambati Rayudu back in the fray to bat at No. 4. Also, wonderkid Ruturaj Gaikwad should open the batting, replacing Murali Vijay. We have reason to believe CSK will make some tweaks, allowing room for an extra bowler, ditching one batsman slot. Hence, Shardul Thakur could get some minutes under his belt.
The Bournemouth club have their own plans for the current season. This team showed itself very well in the first two matches, which means it has every chance to compete for an exit to the Premier League, from where it dropped following results of the previous draw. The team has not lost yet. There was one victory and one draw, but it is interesting that Blackburn scored three goals in the victorious match, whereas in a draw meeting with Middlesbrough they also did not leave the opponent’s goal without a goal scored 1:1.
