The opening game of the tournament is vital to set the tone, and it can’t get bigger than the Southern Derby between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru to kickstart the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League here at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium on March 22.
Even as the city’s faithful hoped to see their beloved ‘Thala’ M.S. Dhoni lead his men onto the park, they must now accept the new reality when Ruturaj Gaikwad steps into the hot seat.
While both sides have some of the most passionate and loyal fans, the rivalry is lopsided in favour of the Super Kings when it comes to on-field results. The contest is a battle of contrasting approaches to the game and differing strengths.
