RCB look up to batters to end 17-year Chennai jinx; Bhuvneshwar, Pathirana fitness in focus

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Chennai Super Kings on Friday, aiming to overcome their poor record at Chepauk. Key will be how RCB's experienced batting unit, led by Virat Kohli, handles CSK's strong spin attack. Chennai also wants their middle-order to perform better. Key players' fitness, including Bhuvneshwar Kumar for RCB and Matheesha Pathirana for CSK, remains crucial.