Preview: Match 15, KKR vs CSK

In match number 15, Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be up against former Indian captain M.S Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which promises to be a very exciting contest.

After losing their opening game against Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings looks like they are back in their mojo, with back-to-back wins against Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, the team in yellow is looking very dangerous.

On the other hand, two times champion Kolkata Knight riders are not looking in good touch. They lost two consecutive matches against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Against Mumbai, the team collapsed when they needed just 31 runs in 30 balls and Bangalore outplayed Kolkata in every department of the game.

Pitch and Conditions:

If we see the last two matches played at this venue, then it indicates that this match is also going to be a high scoring match, where batsman will get full reward for their shots and the bowlers have to be accurate with their line and length or else the ball will go out of the park.

Probable XI:

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Kolkata’s head coach Brendon McCullum gave a hint that Sunil Narine might make a comeback and if it happens then he will most probably replace Shakib Al Hasan. Another possible change is that Shivam Mavi may replace Harbhajan Singh in the side.

Team: Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (C), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Shakib al Hasan/Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Harbhajan Singh/Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh Krishna

Chennai Super Kings:

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said that Rituraj Gaikwad will continue to get chances to prove his worth. If this happens then the side will remain unchanged.

Team: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C and WK), Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.

Head-to-Head:

Played – 23

KKR – 08

CSK – 14

N/R – 1