Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2023
In a quest to gain the top spot in the points table, Chennai Super Kings will be traveling to Kolkata to lock horns against the Knight Riders. Being on a 2-game winning streak entering match 33, the 4-time IPL Champs will be looking to resurrect to their best form. Whereas KKR would be looking to bounce back to winning ways. With the tournament reaching its midway, let us take a detailed look at the predicted playing XI, team news, weather report, and much more.
After opening up their 2023 campaign with a loss, Chennai Super Kings seems to be catching red-hot form after winning four out of their last five games. While their batting unit has been sensational since game 1, the bowlers are also picking up the pace in making them a strong unit to fight for the silverware.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders did start their campaign with a loss but quickly picked up the pace, winning their next 2 games. However, since then - the Nitish Rana-led side has lost steam, losing 3 games consecutively.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings T20 Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be shown live on Sky Sports Cricket and the Star Sports Network.
IPL 2023 Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sky Go and Jio Cinema App.
KKR vs CSK Match Toss Prediction
This ground in Kolkata is one of the biggest grounds in India with deep boundaries, which will ensure that both captains would be eyeing an opportunity to bat first to utilize the batting conditions.
KKR vs CSK Pitch Report
The wicket at Eden Gardens is flat and allows batsmen to play their strokes. Although there is some assistance for the pacers to get swing in the initial overs with the new ball, the spinners will have a tough time in the middle overs.
Kolkata Weather Report
With no chances of rain, the humidity will be peaking around 80% whereas the temperature is expected to be around 32 to 26 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Indian Premier League 2023
KKR Team News & Playing 11
KKR Team News
Given how Kulwant Khejroliya failed to cement his place by giving 20 runs in just 8 balls, there are high chances that Nitish Rana would want Shardul Thakur to return in the starting XI. Moreover, the latter all-rounder is well aware of CSK’s game plans as he was a part of the team previously, this game could also feature KKR using seven bowlers.
KKR Key Players
- Andre Russell: Although he did face 31 balls in the previous game, Russell found it tough to explore, managing to score only 38 runs. This shows how desperately KKR wants their marquee all-rounder to fire on all cylinders if they are to contest a playoff berth in IPL 2023.
- Jason Roy: The Englishman is known to be a fierce opening batsman, having scored 43 runs in the last game, Roy will have some assistance off the track in Match 33.
- Varun Chakravarthy: The mystery spinner is entering Match 33 after taking 2 wickets and having an economy rate of 4.25 in the previous game against DC.
KKR Possible Impact Player Substitutes
Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Narayan Jagadeesan, Suyash Sharma
It is pretty likely that Anukul Roy is going to be KKR’s impact substitute after he took 2 wickets in the previous game. While Suyash Sharma could be called in if the wicket suits the mystery spinner. Whereas Jagadeesan could be a solid Indian wicketkeeper/batsman option if KKR loses wickets early and require an experienced and steady batsman on the crease.
KKR Team Form
Being on a 3-game losing streak, KKR lost its last match to the bottom-placed - DC by 4 wickets and 4 balls remaining. However, returning back to play in front of their home fans, they will have the required support to beat MS Dhoni-led CSK.
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KKR Predicted Playing 11
Litton Das (Wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy, Rinku Singh, Jason Roy, Umesh Yadav, Nitish Rana (C), Shardul Thakur, Mandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine
CSK Team News & Playing 11
CSK Team News
After CSK’s most recent win, it is hard to imagine MS Dhoni entering the game without all 4 of his overseas players included in his starting XI. While Moeen Ali provides a bowling option as well, he is most likely to retain his place whereas Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana, too, looked impressed with the ball in the previous game. However, given the nature of the pitch, Deepak Chahar could replace Tushar Deshpande.
CSK Key Players
- Ravindra Jadeja: India’s prime all-rounder finally got his elegance back with the ball, taking 3 wickets in the previous game. Not only did he bowl his quota of 4 overs, giving just 22 runs in the previous game, but in Match 33 Ravindra Jadeja will be itching to contribute efficiently with the bat as well.
- Devon Conway: Not only did he score an impressive half-century in the previous game but Conway is also amongst the batsman contesting for this year’s orange cap. In his 6 games, Devon has scored 258 runs
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: One of the prime contenders to secure a place in the national team for this year’s World Cup, Gaikwad is in the sixth position for the orange cap with a total of 235 runs after scoring 35 runs against SRH.
CSK Possible Impact Player Substitutes
Ambati Rayadu, Ben Stokes, Ajay Mandal, Nishant Sindhu
Many would argue that since MS Dhoni does not likely have high-end amends in his team, Ambati Rayadu will be the obvious impact substitute. While Ben Stokes can replace Moeen Ali if the latter doesn't get an opportunity to bat, Ajay Mandal and Nishant Sindhu are two all-rounders who can be used as per the requirement of the game.
CSK Team Form
Although the 4-time IPL Champs did start their season with a tough loss yet MS Dhoni’s side has now picked up the pace and is amongst the top teams with 8 points. They are currently on a 2-game winning streak and have all the assets to stretch their winning run to three.
CSK Predicted Playing 11
Ajinkya Rahane, Maheesh Theekshana, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, Moeen Ali, Akash Singh, Devon Conway, Deepak Chahar, MS Dhoni (C) (Wk)
KKR vs CSK Head to Head
The Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious by 6 wickets in the last meeting against Chennai Super Kings yet it is MS Dhoni’s side who have won the previous four. Their only match in the last edition saw Indian pacer - Umesh Yadav lead KKR courtesy of a 2/20 performance.
KKR vs CSK Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
KKR Won |
CSK Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
28 |
10 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
KKR vs CSK Betting Odds
No doubts in stating that the bookmakers have sided with Chennai Super Kings to win Match 33. They have a betting odd of 1.72 as compared to Kolkata Knight Riders’ 2.10.
Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings T20 Match?
Pacers and the top-order batsman will be two focal points to keep our eyes on. Given that Eden Garden is a perfect ground for the opening batsman as the ball comes seemingly onto the bat, CSK does seem to have the upper hand as their opening order has been in stellar form.
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🏆 KKR vs CSK Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders have exceptional talent at their disposal in the form of - Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Jason Roy yet none of them have come alive in the first six games consistently. On the other hand, CSK’s batting order might not be as lethal as other franchises yet their top order has been delivering in every game. Moreover, the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Maheesh Theekshana, and Moeen Ali also provide depth to their bowling attack. This is just why we pick Chennai Super Kings to beat Kolkata Knight Riders to win Match 33.
Apr 23, 2023
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
Eden Gardens - Kolkata, India
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