The whole internet is asking if Bangalore can qualify for the playoffs in the Indian T20 League or not. We have seen many teams qualifying with 14 points in the Indian T20 League, so yes, they can still qualify. However, they need to win the game against Chennai on May 18 by 18 runs if they bat first, or if they bat second, they have to finish the game with 11 balls left, i.e., in 18.1 overs. Bangalore’s main target would be Chennai, to put them out of the playoffs and easily qualify. In this article, we will talk about Bangalore vs Chennai match no. 68 predictions and who is most likely to secure a win.

Match Details

• Teams: Bangalore vs Chennai, Indian T20 League 2024

• Date and Time: 18th May – 07:30 pm

• Venue: Chinnaswamy

Recent Form of Bangalore in the Indian T20 League

Bangalore came into their best form of the season, winning all 5 games in their last 5 matches, beating Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat twice, and the mighty Hyderabad once. They have won games by huge margins, including wins by 47 runs, 60 runs, and 35 runs when they batted first. While chasing, they finished one game in 13.4 overs and one in 16 overs. So, winning by 18 runs and finishing the game in 18.1 overs is not a huge task for Bangalore.

Recent Player Performances of Bangalore

Patidar has scored back-to-back fifties in his last 2 games, totalling 3 fifties in his last 5 games. W. Jacks scored a century in his last 5 games, with V. Kohli always in form, leading the run-scorer chart. C. White played handy innings in his last 2 games, scoring 30+.

The most changing factor for Bangalore is S. Singh. In his last 3 games, he has given only 38 runs in his 5 overs with 3 wickets. This is incredible in 2024, where more than 1000 sixes have been hit. Bangalore looks ready, with Y. Dayal and S. Singh back in form.

Recent Form of Chennai in the Indian T20 League

Chennai’s form has been decent in the last 5 games. They are missing their 2 impact players, M. Rahman and M. Pathirana, who were their strike bowlers earlier this season. M. Rahman took 14 wickets in 9 games, and M. Pathirana took 13 wickets in 6 games. The pressure is now on T. Deshpande, who has taken 16 wickets this season and is in good form. The Chennai bowling unit depends heavily on him.

Singh is performing well recently, taking 4 for 26 runs in his 4 overs against the Royals and 2 for 16 runs in his 3 overs against Punjab on 5th May. However, he went for 60 runs against Gujarat on Friday, 10th May.

Chennai’s batting is a concern as well. Apart from D. Mitchell and R. Gaikwad, no one is performing consistently, with some average innings coming from R. Jadeja.

Head-to-Head Records for Bangalore vs Chennai in the Indian T20 League

The rivalry between Chennai and Bangalore in the Indian T20 League has seen a total of 32 matches, with Chennai having the upper hand most of the time. Chennai has won 21 of these encounters, while Bangalore has won 10 matches. One match ended without a result. ​

Head-to-Head match record between Bangalore and Chennai in the Indian T20 League, listing only the winners

Pitch Report for Bangalore vs Chennai at Chinnaswamy

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore is known for its batting-friendly pitch, which often results in high-scoring games. Captains usually prefer to win the toss and choose to bowl first to chase the target. This flat pitch allows batsmen to score big. So far in the Indian T20 League, the average score for teams batting first at Chinnaswamy is 194.6.

Here are the scores for teams batting first: 176, 182, 181, 287, and 147, totaling 973 runs in 5 matches.

Out of these 5 matches, only 2 teams have won by batting first. The teams chasing have won 3 times here.

Weather Conditions on 18th May Saturday for Bangalore vs Chennai Match

The weather report for the Bangalore vs Chennai match on 18th May at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru indicates generally good conditions for cricket, with a few changes throughout the day:

• Morning (7 AM to 11 AM): The weather will be sunny with some clouds, but no rain is expected, making for a clear start to the day.
• Afternoon (12 PM to 3 PM): There is a possibility of some rain during these hours, so there might be a brief interruption in any ongoing activities or pre-match preparations.
• Evening (From 3 PM to 9 PM): The rain is expected to stop, but the wind will pick up, creating breezy conditions. There might be a short period of rain around 30 minutes long, potentially affecting the match.
• Night (Post 9 PM): Any rain should cease, allowing any halted play to continue under clearer skies.

Indian T20 League: Bangalore vs Chennai Match 68: Who Will Win?

Bangalore’s Strong Form

Bangalore is in strong form, having won their last 5 games. They beat their opponents by 35 runs, 47 runs, and 60 runs, and finished two games in the 14th and 16th overs. V. Kohli, who faced criticism for his strike rate, has responded well. The bowling department is in great form with S. Singh and Y. Dayal. R. Patidar scored two fifties in the last two games, C. White scored two 30s in two games, and W. Jacks is also performing well. With all these players in top form, Bangalore is a difficult team to beat right now.

Chennai’s Struggles

Chennai’s batting and bowling lineups are a concern. They rely heavily on T. Deshpande in the bowling department and D. Mitchell and R. Gaikwad in the batting department. Comparing recent performances of the teams and players, Bangalore looks like the favorites to win the 68th match of the Indian T20 League.

Bangalore needs to win by 18 runs if they bat first or win with 11 balls to spare if they bat second. With their current form, they are capable of achieving this with ease.

Disclaimer – Our suggestions do not guarantee that you will win any contest in fantasy cricket or any other competition. The suggestions and predictions are the personal opinions of the author.

Subham Saha