CSK vs KKR Match Preview

The Super Kings have a pretty strong batting line-up at their disposal. Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been pretty consistent at the top of the order and have given the team some good starts. They are also the top run-getters for the team so far.

Shivam Dube has come a long way since his debut in 2019 and has been a solid performer in the middle order. His six-hitting ability seems to have been unlocked by some clever usage. He is one of the most dangerous middle-over batters in the entire league right now.

Ajinkya Rahane has also played some blazing knocks, while all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Mooen Ali add plenty of depth to the batting. MS Dhoni's brilliance at the death where he faces just a handful of deliveries but seems to maximize them is also something that adds a lot to the CSK lineup.

The seamers have done a brilliant job for the team.

Tushar Deshpande has picked up 19 wickets so far and is one of the primary contenders for the Purple Cap. Matheesha Pathirana has emerged as a good replacement for Dwayne Bravo at the death of the innings.

In the spin department, Ravindra Jadeja has picked up 16 wickets and has received decent support from Moeen Ali and Maheesh Theekshana.

The Kolkata Knight Riders will need their openers, Jason Roy and Rahmanullah Gurbaz to give them a good start here. Perhaps good might be understating it because both Roy and Gurbaz need to attack and set up a strong platform for the rest of the players.With CSk's bowling a bit vulnerable up front, this could be a good time to back them.

Nitesh Rana and Venkatesh Iyer have played well in patches but have lacked consistency in playing match-winning innings. Rinku Singh has undoubtedly been the find of the season for KKR as he has taken up the role of a finisher with aplomb. All three of these players are good against spin and might be key to combating the in-form Ravindra Jadeja.

The poor form of Andre Russell with the bat has cost KKR quite a few matches. The team also lacks depth in its batting, especially when compared to their opponents here. Russell has had a poor IPL 2023 so far but is this the time when he comes back into form? We don't think so.

Varun Chakaravarthy has been the standout performer with the ball this season and is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 17 wickets.

Sunil Narine has struggled to pick wickets and has been unusually expensive. Similarly, Suyash Sharma, Harshit Rana, and Shardul Thakur have all struggled this season. The one area where KKR could seen opportunity is its spin department. If the pitch is slow, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Suyash Sharma could be very difficult to face. 

Weather Report

The weather will remain warm with temperatures between 33-35 degrees Celsius. 

Pitch Report

While the pitch at the Chepauk Stadium is generally good to bat on, the pitch seems to have slowed down a bit during the last few matches, providing more even contests between the bat and the ball. The team batting first will be looking to get at least 180 runs on the board here.

Notable stats

Ravindra Jadeja’s All-Round Performance

Jadeja has been a vital cog in CSK’s success this season. In 12 matches, he has scored 113 runs and has picked up 16 wickets.

Team News

There are no updates regarding injuries from either side. 

 

CSK vs KKR Probable 11

CSK Playing 11

  • Devon Conway
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad
  • Shivam Dube
  • Ajinkya Rahane
  • Moeen Ali
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Ambati Rayudu
  • MS Dhoni (C)
  • Deepak Chahar
  • Tushar Deshpande
  • Matheesha Pathirana

KKR Playing 11

  • Jason Roy
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk)
  • Nitesh Rana (C)
  • Venkatesh Iyer
  • Rinku Singh
  • Andre Russell
  • Sunil Narine
  • Shardul Thakur
  • Anukul Roy
  • Varun Chakaravarthy
  • Harshit Rana
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

We are backing the Chennai Super Kings to win here. They have been the more consistent of the two teams so far. They have enjoyed an excellent home record throughout the history of the IPL. KKR will find it difficult to overcome the stiff opposition, especially with the kind of form they are in. 

 

Top Picks

Tushar Deshpande: Deshpande has been brilliant with the ball this season and has taken 19 wickets from 12 matches, making him the highest wicket-taker for CSK. He also enjoys a good record at Chennai.

Devon Conway: Conway has been very consistent in the opening slot for the CSK and is also their highest run-getter this season. He has scored a total of 468 runs and has blasted 3 half-centuries in his 6 matches on this ground.

Rinku Singh: Singh has singlehandedly won KKR a couple of matches this season, thanks to his excellent striking abilities. He has scored a total of 353 runs at a strike rate of 146.47. 

 

CSK vs KKR Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: D Conway (C)

Batters: R Gaikwad, A Rahane, V Iyer, R Singh

All-rounders: R Jadeja, A Russell (VC)

Bowlers: T Deshpande, V Chakravarthy, D Chahar, M Pathirana

CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction