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22nd Match (N), Chennai, April 08, 2024,
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Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | Batter |
Moeen Ali | Batting Allrounder |
Aravelly Avanish † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
Deepak Chahar | Bowler |
Devon Conway † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
Tushar Deshpande | Bowler |
MS Dhoni † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
Shivam Dube | Allrounder |
Rajvardhan Hangargekar | Bowling Allrounder |
Ravindra Jadeja | Allrounder |
Ajay Mandal | Allrounder |
Daryl Mitchell | Batting Allrounder |
Mukesh Choudhary | Bowler |
Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler |
Ajinkya Rahane | Top order Batter |
Shaik Rasheed | Batter |
Rachin Ravindra | Batting Allrounder |
Sameer Rizvi | Batter |
Mitchell Santner | Bowling Allrounder |
Simarjeet Singh | Bowler |
Nishant Sindhu | Allrounder |
Prashant Solanki | Bowler |
Shardul Thakur | Bowler |
Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler |
Shreyas Iyer (c) | Top order Batter |
Vaibhav Arora | Bowler |
Srikar Bharat † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler |
AM Ghazanfar | Bowler |
Harshit Rana | Bowler |
Venkatesh Iyer | Allrounder |
Sunil Narine | Bowling Allrounder |
Manish Pandey | Top order Batter |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Top order Batter |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
Ramandeep Singh | Middle order Batter |
Nitish Rana | Middle order Batter |
Anukul Roy | Allrounder |
Andre Russell | Allrounder |
Sherfane Rutherford | Middle order Batter |
Chetan Sakariya | Bowler |
Sakib Hussain | – |
Phil Salt † | Wicketkeeper Batter |
Rinku Singh | Middle order Batter |
Mitchell Starc | Bowler |
Suyash Sharma | Bowler |
Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
Match Details
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai | |
| Series | Indian Premier League |
| Season | 2024 |
| Hours of play (local time) | 19.30 start, First Session 19.30-21.00, Interval 21.00-21.20, Second Session 21.20-22.50 |
| Match days | 8 April 2024 – night (20-over match) |
| Umpires |  Anil Chaudhary Saidharshan Kumar |
| TV Umpire |  Bruce Oxenford |
| Reserve Umpire | Mohit Krishnadas |
| Match Referee | Manu Nayar |
During the powerplay, CSK’s hitters had to stand up to the plate against the strong KKR bowlers. Fast bowlers have dominated the IPL 2024 matches played in Chepauk, taking 18 wickets in two games, while spinners have only taken four wickets, none of which have gone to CSK.
CSK’s emphasis has shifted noticeably this year. The squad, which was formerly relied on its spinners and its former captain’s tactical ability in using them to restrict opponents, suddenly finds itself playing home games in circumstances where the ball hardly pauses, much alone turns. Fast bowlers dominated the two IPL 2024 matches played in Chepauk, taking 18 wickets at an average of 28, while slow bowlers took just four wickets at an average of 47. Notably, CSK has contributed significantly to these wickets, with 13 going to quicks, while spinners are yet to make an impact.
KKR will not be unsatisfied with the present trend because if there is a possibility to unleash strong strokes across the line of the ball, they have the most formidable lineup to capitalise on it, lead by Sunil Narine. Narine’s aggressive mentality is obvious in his hitting, as he hit powerful strokes on 44 of the 65 balls he faced. It’s more than simply hostility; it’s a need to dominate the game. KKR, which had earlier dropped Narine down the order to accommodate Venkatesh Iyer, has returned to Narine as a pinch-hitter, counting on him to produce those significant beginnings, and he has definitely delivered.
After two losses on the road, CSK will approach their next encounter with care, well aware of the danger they face. Their hitters will once again be responsible for putting up a competitive total, like they did against the Gujarat Titans. This is where their wildcard players come into the picture. Shivam Dube has been especially good as a spin-hitter, with a strike rate of 214. Only Abhishek Sharma has achieved a higher strike rate (231), despite facing a minimum of 18 balls. However, Rachin Ravindra, who has the potential to play in Narine’s position for CSK; Ajinkya Rahane, whose surprise turnaround continues to excite; and Daryl Mitchell, who has had a sluggish start to the season, all have space for growth and work to do.
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Chennai Super Kings
On Sunday, Matheesha Pathirana was seen bowling a little amount; CSK bowling consultant Eric Simons noted that he was rested in the previous game as a precaution. It is still unknown, however, whether he will be able to play on Monday. Mustafizur Rahman, too, had to return home to take care of US visa-related issues, but he is now on his way to India and should be back with the squad shortly. Moeen Ali, meanwhile, may stay in the starting lineup given his outstanding IPL strike rate of 181 (20 off 11 balls with two dismissals) against Narine and his ability to provide an off-spin option against the left-handed hitters of KKR.
Likely XII: 1 Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), 2 Rachin Ravindra, 3 Ajinkya Rahane, 4 Shivam Dube, 5 Daryl Mitchell, 6 Moeen Ali, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 MS Dhoni (wk), 9 Deepak Chahar, 10 Tushar Deshpande, 11 Mukesh Chaudhary/Shardul Thakur, 12 Maheesh Theekshana/Mustafizur Rahman
Kolkata Knight Riders
Nitish Rana, who hasn’t played for KKR since their first game, tweeted his desire to go back on the pitch, raising the possibility of a comeback. But Harshit Rana, who didn’t bowl in the last game but was in the starting XI, came in Chennai with his arm in a sling, suggesting a possible setback due to injury. Angkrish Raghuvanshi might remain the team’s impact player, coming in or going out for a bowler according on their plan.
Likely XII: 1 Phil Salt (wk), 2 Sunil Narine, 3 Venkatesh Iyer, 4 Shreyas Iyer (capt), 5 Angkrish Raghuvanshi/Nitish Rana, 6 Andre Russell, 7 Rinku Singh, 8 Ramandeep Singh, 9 Mitchell Starc, 10 Harshit Rana/Vaibhav Arora, 11 Varun Chakravarthy, 12 Anukul Roy/Suyash Sharma
In the spotlight – Andre Russell vs CSK
Andre Russell has established himself as one of the most rapid-scoring batsmen in the 2017 IPL, with an outstanding strike rate of 239. He especially enjoys playing against CSK, as he has scored four of his 11 IPL fifties against them. Given his present state, physical condition, and personal objective to gain a seat on the West Indies squad for the 2018 home World Cup, Russell presents a serious challenge for any opposing side.
If Matheesha Pathirana is in good physical condition, he would be the main choice for CSK to oppose Russell’s aggressive attack. In their last meeting, Pathirana was able to limit Russell to just one run off three balls and dismissed him once. Nevertheless, it is crucial to closely observe Ravindra Jadeja, as he has a respectable track record against Russell in the IPL, allowing just 32 runs from 25 deliveries in their direct confrontations.
Pitch and conditions
Get ready for a run-fest at Chepauk in IPL 2024, as the average first-innings score has seen a significant surge to 189. This marks a substantial increase from the previous three years, where the average stood at 164 across 21 matches. So, buckle up and brace yourself for an abundance of runs in the upcoming matches.
Stats that matter – Power-hitting masterclass on the cards
KKR has had a commanding performance throughout the powerplay in this season, consistently maintaining an amazing run rate of 12 runs per over. Sunrisers Hyderabad was the only team that came near with a score of 11.66, demonstrating the powerful batting skills that KKR has shown in the first six overs. Their opening combination, which had previously maintained average strike rates of 109 and 131 over the last two years, has suddenly seen a significant increase. Narine and Phil Salt have created an impressive alliance, with a rate of 172.
Nevertheless, CSK will rely on capitalising on their home advantage. They have won 9 out of 13 matches against KKR in Chepauk. The next encounter is expected to showcase some of the most skilled batsmen in the IPL when it comes to doing well in the last overs of the game. Rinku Singh, with 26 sixes, is on the brink of overtaking Shimron Hetmyer’s record of 27 sixes since IPL 2022, making him the leading player in this category. Close behind are MS Dhoni with a total of 20 and Russell with a total of 18.
In light of the circumstances, CSK would significantly advantage from Pathirana’s reinstatement in the first lineup. Pathirana’s economy rate of 8.5 in the last overs places him among the top performers in terms of restricting the opposing batters during this critical period. Among bowlers who have bowled a minimum of 24 deliveries, only Jasprit Bumrah (7.53) and Mohsin Khan (7.57) have better numbers. Pathirana seems to be the top pick for CSK to control a strong KKR squad that specialises in powerful hitting at crucial moments.