KKR vs CSK 33rd Match Prediction

Betting Tips

Team with Top Batter in the Match - Chennai Super Kings (1.83)

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway are the two obvious names that help tilt this market towards CSK but we also think someone like Moeen Ali or Ambati Rayadu could end up being a surprise package as well. With the KKR bowling perhaps the weakest we have seen, we are backing one of the CSK batters to make merry.

KKR vs CSK Match Prediction

Chennai Super Kings To Win the Match, 1.80

The Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to get back to winning ways this Sunday at the Eden Gardens, when they host the Chennai Super Kings.

KKR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record

The Chennai Super Kings hold a clear advantage regarding head-to-head encounters against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Of the 29 matches that these two teams have played against each other, CSK has won 18, while KKR has won just 10. One match ended with no result.

KKR vs CSK Live-Streaming and Broadcast

This match can be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema App or can be watched live on TV on the Star Sports Network.

KKR vs CSK Team Previews

Kolkata Knight Riders

The Kolkata Knight Riders have seen a sharp dip in form over the last week, losing 3 consecutive matches. As a result, they have fallen off the top 4 and now find themselves in the bottom 3. Nitish Rana as captain is a bit one-dimensional and makes some truly bizarre decisions on the field.

Playing without some of their key players, including Shreyas Iyer and Shakib Al-Hasan, the Kolkata Knight Riders saw some good performances with the bat from the likes of Venkatesh Iyer, Nitesh Rana, and Rinku Singh, which saw them win a couple of games.

However, the team's performance in the last few matches has been dented by the lack of big names in the top order.

KKR has roped in Jason Roy as a replacement for Shakib, while Litton Das too has joined the squad and we hope to see a few good performances from them in the upcoming matches. The fact is that KKR has been helped by some close (miraculous) wins to its name and that is not something that you can depend on.

In particular, its bowling lineup seems to be the worst in IPL 2023. 

The spinners, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Suyash Sharma have done a good job so far, picking up 21 wickets between them. But KKR is a bit lacking in the pace attack as Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur, and Lockie Ferguson have all struggled to pick up wickets.

It does not help that the Eden Gardens has served up brilliant batting wickets with very little help for the spinners so far. 

Chennai Super Kings

After losing the season-opener against the Gujarat Titans, the Chennai Super Kings have won 4 of their last 5 outings and have emerged as one of the most consistent performers in all departments.

Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad have put up some good opening partnerships in the last few matches to lay a solid foundation for the team. Conway in particular appears to be in sublime form and has scored consecutive half-centuries in his last 3 outings.

The Kiwi opener has solified his reputation for being one of the most bankable batters in T20 cricket at the moment.

The middle order looks pretty solid too, thanks to the presence of Shivam Dube, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ambati Rayudu, while Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni will once again take up the role of a finisher. Jadeja has been brilliant with the ball, picking up 9 wickets in 6 matches, and has been very economical. He has received good support from Moeen Ali.

In the pace department, Tushar Deshpande has picked up 10 wickets but has been very expensive. He will be joined by Akash Singh and Matheesha Pathirana, both of whom can pick up wickets at regular intervals. 

It must be mentioned here that MS Dhoni's captaincy p[lays such a vital role in making the most of his resources. Year after year, he has managed to get the best out of bowlers that other teams have discarded. Now that he has a team which shows excellent batting intent, it looks like he is comfortable taking on all kinds of opposition in different conditions.

KKR vs CSK Toss Prediction

Both the matches played here this season have been won by teams batting first. That does not mean that teams will be swayed, though. We think the team that wins the toss will still look to bowl first but that does not appear to be a massive advantage at this venue.

Pitch and Conditions

Three out of the 4 innings played here this season have produced scores of over 200, which speaks volumes about the quality of the pitch. We expect to see another high-scoring encounter here where the team batting first will be looking to set a target of more than 200 runs.

There is a good amount of bounce on offer and the pitch here is absolutely flat.

While the temperature will remain below the 30-degree mark, we do expect some showers here in the afternoon and evening. The fact that rain could interfere in the match is another reason by captains will prefer chasing. 

KKR vs CSK Betting Tips

Looking at the current form of both teams, we think that the Chennai Super Kings hold an edge here. Their opening pair has been in good form and they have a strong middle order too. They also have a few good seamers in the squad, something which the home team is lacking in.

The presence of experienced internationals, a well-settled lineup, and confidence from recent success should all help CSK continue their stellar start to IPL 2023. 

Bet on the Chennai Super Kings to win.