Rajasthan Royals have released David Miller, who went unsold in the IPL Mega Auction 2022 for his base price of 1 Crore. Suresh Raina, known as 'Mr. IPL' and a long-time player for Chennai Super Kings, also went unsold, with CSK showing no interest in retaining him. Similarly, Steve Smith, the Australian middle-order batsman, was not picked up by his former team, Delhi Capitals, or any other franchise.

Delhi Capitals' players Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada are awaiting COVID-19 test results and will miss the team's second IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. Reports suggest Nortje may have tested positive, but no official statement has been made. The franchise is cautious due to a previous false positive case involving Nitish Rana of Kolkata Knight Riders. Axar Patel of Delhi Capitals is still in isolation after testing positive, while Royal Challengers Bangalore's Devdutt Padikkal has recovered and is available for play.

The Rajasthan Royals will face the Chennai Super Kings in their second home game of the IPL 2023 season at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chennai has started the season with two wins in three matches, including a victory against Mumbai Indians. Rajasthan has been playing exceptional cricket, winning against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals by big margins. The match promises to be a fierce contest between two in-form teams.

David Miller has had a standout season in the 2022 IPL, establishing himself as a key player for the Gujarat Titans with 449 runs at a strike rate of 141.19 and an average of 64.14. Reflecting on past seasons, Miller credits his success to the continuous backing and support from the Titans, contrasting it with his previous experiences at Rajasthan Royals. His improved performance against spinners and a focused training regimen have been crucial to his success. Miller's positive mindset and the supportive environment at Gujarat Titans have allowed him to flourish and enjoy his role in the team.