RR vs CSK 68th Match IPL 2022 - Key Players & Matchups To Look Out For

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Rajasthan Royals are set to face off against defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the 68th match of IPL 2022. While Royals would be looking to win and secure a top 2 finish in the league stage, Chennai on the other hand would look to finish the tournament off with a win in their last league stage match. 

With a top 2 finish, the Royals will get two chances (Qualifier 1 & 2) to reach the IPL 2022 finals. While in case of a win for CSK, the second-placed franchise will be decided via NRR between RR & LSG. 

Here are a few key players & matchups to look for in RR vs CSK 68th IPL 2022 match. 

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1. Buttler vs Bravo; CSK vs Buttler

Orange Cap holder Jos Buttler has been a bit out of touch in the last 6 games, registering just 136 runs. CSK bowler and T20 veteran Dwayne Bravo has dismissed Buttler thrice as the batter averages just 19 against the medium pacer. 

However, Buttler has an impressive record against Chennai Super Kings, smashing 265 runs in 6 innings, striking at 150 at an average of 66.25. Whether CSK manages to dismiss Buttler before the 'Boss' does the damage, would very well may decide the outcome of the match.

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2. Rayudu & Uthappa vs Ashwin

Ambati Rayudu & Robin Uthappa were rested in the last match and are expected to make their way back to playing XI in CSK's last fixture this season. Rayudu has scored 271 runs in 12 innings in IPL 2022 at a strike rate of 124.31 while Robin Uthappa has scored 230 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 134.50.

Robin Uthappa however, has been dismissed 7 times by Ravichandran Ashwin in 15 innings averaging 17.57 while Rayudu has been dismissed by the spinner four times in 14 innings at an average of 22.00.