CSK vs KKR IPL 2024: Key Players, Match Prediction, Venue, Pitch report, Weather and more
Produced by: Tarun Mishra
CSK vs KKR
Today's IPL match will feature a clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, commonly known as Chepauk Stadium, in Chennai.
Previous Performance
CSK has won 2 out of 4 matches played so far, with their initial victories against GT and RCB, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, they faced consecutive defeats against DC and SRH. Meanwhile, Kolkata has maintained an unbeaten streak, winning all three matches. With an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.518, they hold the second position on the points table, whereas CSK, despite two losses, secures the third spot with an NRR of +0.517.
Pitch Report
At Chepauk, the pitch provides a balanced platform for both batsmen and bowlers, though it typically favors spinners due to its dry nature. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, posing challenges for batting during the latter part of the game.
Weather
At the start of the match in Chennai, the temperature will hover around 31 degrees Celsius, maintaining consistency throughout the game. Rain is not expected, but humidity levels could rise significantly, reaching up to 83%. As per AccuWeather, the air quality is forecasted to remain poor.
KKR Probable XI Team
Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
CSK Probable XI Team
Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana
Match Schedule
The match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST on Monday, April 8.
Head-to-head
In their IPL encounters thus far, Chennai and Kolkata have faced off in 29 matches. CSK emerged victorious in 18 of those, while KKR won 10. One match ended without a result. Chennai's highest total against KKR stands at 235, while Kolkata's highest score against CSK is 202. Out of the last 5 matches between the two, CSK has emerged victorious in 3.