IPL 2024, Match 22: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Preview

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders. (Source – IPL/BCCI)

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) continue their ongoing IPL 2024 (Indian Premier League) campaign by taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 22 at the renowned MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, on Monday, April 8. It is worth noting that the current campaign has been a roller coaster ride for CSK. 

Having played four games in the tournament so far, Chennai have recorded wins in two matches and have lost the remaining two. The side will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders after losing their previous clash to Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side will hope for an improved performance. 

On the other hand, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, KKR are on an unbeaten streak in the IPL 2024. With three wins in as many matches, the two-time champions will aim to continue their showings. The side has been putting in all-round performances so far, and they will hope to replicate their form in Chennai and maintain their unbeaten run. 

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report and Conditions

The surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai grips quite a lot. Often considered as a paradise for spinners, a low-scoring encounter can be on the cards in Chennai. Stroke playing will be expected to get harder in the second innings, and the side winning the toss should opt to bat first. 

Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Chennai Super Kings will be expected to boast a lineup consisting of the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, and many more stars. Despite Gaikwad not being in form as of late, the skipper will aim to improve and post runs on the board.

Predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Sameer Rizvi, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman

Impact substitute – Matheesha Pathirana 

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

The unbeaten Kolkata Knight Riders will be expected to field a similar lineup as they fielded in the last game. Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi could get another stint in the lineup after his brilliant knock on his IPL debut. Furthermore, the likes of Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, and Nitish Rana can make their way into the side in the middle order.

Predicted XI: Phil Salt (WK), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana

Impact substitute – Anukul Roy

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CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head Record