In today’s IPL match, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will strive to secure their fourth victory of the competition, while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will try to avoid losing three games in a row.
Today’s IPL Match: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will clash with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 8.
Today’s IPL Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play each other on April 8 in Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, popularly called Chepauk Stadium. While Chennai will want to avoid losing for the third time in a row, Kolkata will look to extend their winning streak.
CSK has played four games thus far, winning two of them. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Chennai team won their opening two games against the Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Then, they suffered back-to-back losses against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC).
However, in the three games they have played thus far, Kolkata has prevailed. Currently ranked second on the points standings, they have an incredible Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.518. CSK is ranked third with an NRR of +0.517, after suffering two defeats.
CSK vs KKR head-to-head records
However, in the three games they have played thus far, Kolkata has prevailed. Currently ranked second on the points standings, they have an incredible Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.518. CSK is ranked third with an NRR of +0.517, after suffering two defeats.
CSK vs KKR fantasy team
Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Shreyas Iyer (C), Andre Russell (VC), Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer.
CSK vs KKR pitch report
Both hitters and bowlers will get equal opportunities on the Chepauk pitch. Still, it’s typically dry, which is good for spinners. It slows down later in the game, which makes hitting more difficult in the second inning. Pacers take 60.56% of the wickets on this field. Spinners have claimed 336 wickets while pacers have grabbed 516 thus far. The first innings score is 164 on average.
CSK vs KKR weather
When the contest begins, the temperature in Chennai will be about 31 degrees. It will essentially stay the same the whole game. Rain is not expected, and the humidity level will reach up to 83%. AccuWeather says that the bad quality of the air will persist.
CSK vs KKR prediction
As per Google’s win probability, there is a 53% chance that CSK will beat Kolkata in their fifth match.
Tomorrow’s IPL Match: Google’s win probability favours CSK to win (Google)
On the other hand, we think Kolkata will keep winning, secure their fourth straight victory, and climb to the top of the standings.
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