CSK vs RCB IPL 2024: Opening Ceremony, Match Timings, Squads, Pitch Report, and More

Produced by: Tarun Mishra

IPL 2024

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Economic Impact

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Opening Ceremony Details

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Inaugural Match

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CSK Squad

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RCB Squad

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Head-to-Head Record

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Team News - CSK

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Team News - RCB

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Match Timing

The clash between CSK and RCB will commence at 8 PM IST, promising an exciting showdown under the floodlights.

Pitch Report

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Weather Forecast and Predictions

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