CSK vs KKR IPL 2024 Match today: Pitch report, playing XI & weather prediction, head-to-head record

Today, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to clash with Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match No. 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

After winning their first two games, CSK faced consecutive defeats on the road. Their aim tonight would be to regain their winning momentum. On the other hand, KKR, who have remained undefeated in the tournament thus far, will be keen on extending their winning streak.

CSK vs KKR 2024: Predicted Playing XI

For CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana


For KKR: Phil Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy

CSK vs KKR 2024: Players to Watch

CSK's Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad needs to elevate his performance, especially in the powerplay, as he aims to make a significant impact after a subdued start to the tournament.

KKR's Sunil Narine, both as an opener and a bowler, has been instrumental for the team. His consistent performances make him a key player to watch out for in tonight's game.

CSK vs KKR 2024: Head-to-Head Statistics

CSK has won 18 matches against KKR's 29 victories in their head-to-head encounters, with one match ending in a draw.

CSK's Record at MA Chidambaram Stadium

Out of 66 matches played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK has won 47, lost 18, and had one tied match.

CSK vs KKR 2024 Head-to-Head Record in Chennai

In Chennai, out of 10 matches played between CSK and KKR, CSK emerged victorious in 7 matches, while KKR won 3.

CSK vs KKR 2024: Squads

CSK's squad includes players like MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, among others, while KKR's squad comprises Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and others.

CSK vs KKR 2024: Pitch and Weather Report

The Chennai pitch has favored batsmen in the past two games, but it's not a track where teams can consistently score 200 runs. The weather forecast indicates clear skies with a temperature around 30 degrees Celsius. The humidity is expected to increase from 74% to 80% during the match.

CSK vs KKR 2024: Match time and Live streaming

The CSK vs KKR IPL 2024 match will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network and streamed on the JioCinema App today, April 8, Monday, starting from 7:30 PM IST.