IPL 2024: The IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be played today. This will be the fourth game for KKR and the fifth game for the defending champions CSK.
Date and Venue
The CSK vs KKR IPL 2024 match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 8 from 7:30 pm IST. Kolkata Knight Riders have not lost a single match and are currently in the second position in the points table. Meanwhile, CSK consecutively lost the last two matches and are currently positioned at number 4.
CSK vs KKR Match Preview – IPL 2024, Match 22
CSK’s recent journey has seen a mix of highs and lows. While they celebrated victories on their home ground against RCB and Gujarat Titans, their fortunes dwindled away against Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their struggles to chase down 191 against DC and defend 165 against SRH exposed areas for improvement.
The absence of Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana, particularly felt in the game against SRH, weakened their bowling lineup. Mukesh Choudhary’s costly over, conceding 27 runs, highlighted a decision that didn’t pan out favorably for the team.
Nevertheless, despite these setbacks, CSK’s historical dominance over KKR could prove decisive as they prepare for their next encounter, potentially providing them with the edge they need in the competition
CSK Probable Playing-11
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube, Sameer Rizvi, Daryl Mitchell, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana Mustafizur Rahman
Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR got off to a lucky start by winning their first game against SRH. However, they really stepped up their game in the next two matches. One tactical move that paid off was having Sunil Narine open with Phil Salt. Narine himself played a stunning innings in the last match, smashing a quickfire 85 off just 39 balls.
Their batting was on fire as they posted a massive total of 272/7 against Delhi Capitals, which is the second-highest score ever in the IPL.
Their bowling performance against Delhi Capitals was equally impressive, as they bowled them out for just 166 runs. Mitchell Starc found his form again, picking up crucial wickets, and both Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakaravarthy performed well, taking three wickets each.
KKR Probable Playing-11
Sunil Narine, Phil Salt (wk), Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
CSK vs KKR: Dream 11 Picks
Keeper: Philip Salt (vc)
Batsmen: Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube (c), Ajinkya Rahane
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Starc
CSK vs KKR: head-to-head stats
So far in the IPL, CSK and KKR have played against each other 29 times. Out of these, CSK has won 18 matches against KKR, while KKR has won 10 matches against CSK. One match ended without producing any result.
Weather and Pitch
When the match begins in Chennai, the temperature will hover around 31 degrees Celsius. This temperature is likely to remain consistent throughout the match. Fortunately, there’s no forecast for rain, but the humidity levels are anticipated to be high, reaching up to 83%
The pitch at Chepauk is known to provide balanced opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. However, its dry nature typically favors spinners, offering them assistance as the game progresses. As the match advances, the pitch tends to slow down, making batting more challenging, especially during the second innings.