Home team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will collide against the mighty Kolkata Knight Riders ()KKR at a thrilling battle on Tuesday at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Jam-packed crowd and nail-biting finish are two essential elements that can’t be ruled out regarding this match.
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Chennaites are already in euphoria to welcome their home side after a long gap of two years. And it is expected that MS Dhoni will not disappoint his Whistle Podu fans. Both KKR and CSK are extremely excited after winning their first match this season against RCB and MI respectively. So, both Dhoni and Dinesh Karthik will try everything possible to outsmart each other at Tuesday’s clash.
Team News for Chennai Super Kings
CSK’s star all-rounder Bravo, whose blitzkrieg knock saw the yellow brigade beating men-in-blue at latter’s own ground. Bravo’s 68 from 30 balls literally brought the limping CSK back to the game and eventually achieving the target as well at the last over. As always, MS Dhoni’s much cherished Helicopter shots will be highly anticipated at his home ground.
Charismatic Dhoni is likely to retain the winning combination against KKR but Shardul Thakur might get an opportunity to play. He may also opt for a few changes more. Kedar Jadhav is likely to be rested owing to his injury. Dhoni’s old confidante Murali Vijay is likely to replace Jadhav. South African bowler Lungi Ngidi may also get an opportunity to bowl against KKR.
Team News for Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR will heavily depend upon the performance of its main players including the likes of Narine, Lynn, Andre Russell, Uthappa and Mitch Johnson in their respective jobs. However, KKR will have to bowl more economically at Chennai. Senior cricketer Vinay Kumar’s line and length wasn’t apt last time when he leaked too many runs in a few overs.
Moreover, KKR’s openers will have to stick to the wicket for a first few overs too without losing wickets. Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine should work on saving wickets at the initial overs before going over the top. A lot of expectations will be there from the big Caribbean guy Andre Russel and crowd expects some big sixes from him.
Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Shane Watson, Murali Vijay, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (Captain), Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Mark Wood, Lungi Ngidi and Harbhajan Singh.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Shubman Gill, Robin Uthappa, Chris Lynn, Kuldeep Yadav, P Mishra, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (Captain), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Johnson and Kamlesh Nagarkoti.
Head to Head: Matches Played 17, CSK won 10, KKR won 6, No Result 1.
Winner Prediction: CSK
Winning Total: 175+
Venue and Time: The match will start at 8PM on Tuesday. It will be telecast live from MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Star Sports Network.
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