The upcoming clash on April 8th between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2024 promises an exciting showdown at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Both teams currently occupy the top four spots in the rankings, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.
Kolkata Knight Riders have made a stellar start to the tournament, securing victories in all three of their matches. As the current table-toppers, they boast an impressive tally of 6 points and a net run rate of +2.518, showcasing their dominance on the field.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have experienced mixed fortunes, winning two out of their four games and currently occupying the third position in the standings. With 4 points to their name and a net run rate of +0.517, CSK aims to bounce back after suffering two consecutive defeats, eager to reclaim their winning form.
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As KKR seeks to maintain their unbeaten streak, CSK will be determined to turn the tables and secure a crucial victory. With both teams eyeing a favourable outcome, fans can anticipate a thrilling contest filled with intense competition and captivating cricketing action.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Mustafizur Rahman is expected to return soon, but his availability for the next match remains uncertain, according to bowling coach Eric Simmons. While Pathirana missed the previous fixture due to caution from CSK, Simmons expressed minimal concern about his absence.
Despite Rinku Singh’s proficiency in scoring big runs during the final overs, the Sri Lankan duo of Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana have effectively contained him, conceding only 35 runs in 33 balls without dismissing him. If Pathirana features in the XI, he could prove valuable in the latter stages of the game.
Probable XI: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi/Mitchell Santner, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana [Impact Substitute: Mukesh Choudhary]
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Rachin Ravindra’s struggles against deliveries moving outside off present an opportunity for KKR to exploit against the CSK opener, indicating a potential strategy for the upcoming match.
Probable XI: Sunil Narine, Phil Salt, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy [Impact Substitute: Suyash Sharma]
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Philip Salt (vc), Shivam Dube (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Mitchell Starc, Deepak Chahar, Harshit Rana
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Philip Salt, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Rinku Singh, Ravindra Jadeja (c), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc (vc), Deepak Chahar, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthi
