• Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 22nd Match, Indian Premier League 2024
• Date and Time: April 08, 02:00 am GMT / 08:00 pm BD / 07:30 pm local time
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

In their recent encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced a defeat by six wickets. Choosing to bat first after losing the toss, CSK struggled to make an impact with the bat, posting a total of 165 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Shivam Dube emerged as the top scorer for CSK with 45 runs off 24 balls, followed by Ajinkya Rahane’s 35 runs off 30 balls. Ravindra Jadeja contributed an unbeaten 31 runs off 23 balls, while captain Ruturaj Gaikwad managed 26 runs.

However, CSK’s bowling unit had a tough time containing Sunrisers Hyderabad, who successfully chased down the target of 166 runs in 18.1 overs. Moeen Ali was the most successful bowler for CSK, claiming two wickets, while Maheesh Theekshana and Deepak Chahar picked up one wicket each.

On the contrary, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been in excellent form, securing three consecutive victories, including a dominant win over the Delhi Capitals by a staggering margin of 106 runs. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, KKR’s batting lineup put up a stellar performance, amassing a formidable total of 272 runs in their 20 overs. Sunil Narine was the standout performer with 85 runs off 39 balls, supported by Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s 54 runs off 27 balls and Andre Russell’s 41 runs off 19 balls.

In the bowling department, KKR’s bowlers delivered a commendable performance, restricting the Delhi Capitals to 166 runs in 17.2 overs. Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakaravarthy were the standout bowlers for KKR, both claiming three wickets each, while Mitchell Starc contributed with two wickets. Andre Russell and Sunil Narine also contributed with one wicket each, while Venkatesh Iyer remained wicketless.

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mitchell Santner, Matheesha Pathirana.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer (c), Philip Salt (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh/Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Who will win the toss? – Kolkata Knight Riders
Who will win the match? – Chennai Super Kings

Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
Vice-Captain: Mitchell Starc

Philip Salt, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Deepak Chahar, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthi.

The weather forecast for Chennai suggests favorable conditions for the cricket match. Although there is a slight chance of rain, it is expected that the match will proceed without interruptions, ensuring a full game can take place.

In terms of pitch conditions, this stadium is well-known for its traditionally flat and dry surface, which tends to be advantageous for batting. Throughout the years, spinners have frequently enjoyed success on this pitch, capitalizing on the turn and bounce it provides as the match unfolds.

The weather forecast for Chennai indicates favorable conditions for the cricket match. While there are slight chances of rain, it is anticipated that the match will proceed without interruptions, allowing for a full game to take place.

• Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium
• City: Chennai
• Capacity: 50, 000
• Ends: Anna Pavilion End, V Pattabhiraman Gate End
• Hosts to: Tamil Nadu, Chennai Super Kings