Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings will take on Ajinkya Rahane’s Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Chepauk Stadium. Kolkata lost to Lucknow Super Giants in a match they seemed favorites after young Mukul Choudhary produced an innings to remember and took away the chance from KKR to pick up their first win of the season. Meanwhile, Chennai registered their first victory of the season after defeating Delhi Capitals. This even ended their three-match losing streak.
The biggest question remains is whether former CSK captain MS Dhoni will make his much-awaited return or if KKR can incorporate mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in their squad after he missed the last 2 matches due to injury. But as per some reports, these returns look doubtful on Tuesday but fans will keep their fingers crossed.
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head
Matches – 32
CSK-20
KKR-11
NR-1
CSK vs KKR Pitch Report
It is anticipated that the Chepauk pitch would be a black soil pitch with good bounce and pace. Recent games indicate that batsmen can trust the surface, in contrast to the slower tracks of the past, and pacers hitting hard lengths may once again be crucial.
CSK vs KKR Weather Report
Chennai is expected to see warm, humid weather with temperatures between 28°C and 34°C. Dew will probably play a big part in the second inning, making chasing a little bit easier, and humidity levels could reach 85%.
CSK vs KKR Predicted XIs
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Navdeep Saini, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora.
CSK vs KKR Prediction
It looks like this encounter will live up to its ‘marquee’ label. Even though KKR has top-notch spinners who can exploit the surface and pose a serious tactical threat, the Chepauk factor is still a key issue. The slow, turning deck is perfect for CSK’s expertly calibrated bowling attack to impose a stifling squeeze in the middle overs, while the home crowd has a legendary history of energizing Chennai during close finishes. CSK would be confident and can pull off a big win here.
