Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to clash with Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match No. 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
After winning their first two games, CSK faced consecutive defeats on the road. Their aim tonight would be to regain their winning momentum. On the other hand, KKR, who have remained undefeated in the tournament thus far, will be keen on extending their winning streak.
For CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad ©, Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana
For KKR: Phil Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer ©, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
CSK's Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad needs to elevate his performance, especially in the powerplay, as he aims to make a significant impact after a subdued start to the tournament.
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KKR's Sunil Narine, both as an opener and a bowler, has been instrumental for the team. His consistent performances make him a key player to watch out for in tonight's game.
CSK has won 18 matches against KKR's 29 victories in their head-to-head encounters, with one match ending in a draw.