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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to host unbeaten Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match number 22 of IPL 2024 at M.A Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk Stadium on 8th April. After registering back-to-back wins in their first matches at their home ground against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, CSK couldn’t continue the same momentum when faced Delhi Capitals in Vizag as they suffered their first loss of the season by 20 runs.
On the other hand, KKR are currently on a winning roll, with three back-to-back wins from the first three matches and currently standing at the top of the points table. In their last match against DC in Vizag, KKR registered the second highest total in IPL history as they posted a mammoth 272/7 in their 20 overs. Now, they will be facing the mighty CSK at their fortress at Chepauk. KKR are one of the teams who give tough fight to CSK everytime.
Let’s have a look at CSK vs KKR Head to Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2024.
CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head in IPL
Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other 28 times in the IPL history so far. Out of these 28 matches, CSK are in a lead with 18 wins, while KKR come out victorious on 10 occasions. Both teams first met at M.A Chidambaram Stadium on 26th April, 2008. CSK won that game comfortably by chasing a target of 148 runs losing just 1 wickets in 17 overs, with Matthew Hayden and MS Dhoni unbeaten 70 runs and 43 runs respectively.
| Matches | CSK Won | KKR Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
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CSK vs KKR Head-to-Head at M.A Chidambaram Stadium
Talking about their stats and records at CSK’s home ground, both CSK and KKR have faced each other 10 times in the IPL at M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In these 10 matches, CSK are again in a lead against KKR with seven wins while KKR come victorious in three occasions. When last time, both teams met at this ground on 14th May, 2023, KKR defeated CSK by 6 wickets at their home ground. Stand-in skipper Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh come up with half centuries as CSK chased 145 runs in 18.3 overs losing 4 wickets.
| Matches | CSK Won | KKR Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
M.A Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is known for its support for both bowlers and batters where the ball the pitch usually slows down a bit as the game progresses. However, the pitch has also provided support for the batters on many occasions, where we have witnessed high-scoring encounters between both sides.
M.A Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records
The MA Chidambaram has hosted a total of 78 games in the IPL so far. Out of these 78 games, 47 have been won by the team batting first, while the teams have won by chasing 31 times at Chepauk. The first-ever IPL match on this ground was played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on 23rd April, 2008. CSK won that high-scoring encounter by 6 runs powered by the half-centuries Matthew Hayden and Suresh Raina.
| City | Chennai | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Chepauk Stadium, Madras Cricket Club Ground | ||
| First Match | 23/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 26/03/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 78 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 47 (60.26%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 31 (39.74%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 39 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 39 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 127 | M Vijay (Chennai Super Kings) | 03/04/2010 v Rajasthan Royals |
| Best Bowling | 5/5 | A Madhwal (Mumbai Indians) | 24/05/2023 v Lucknow Super Giants |
| Highest Team Innings | 246/5 (Chennai Super Kings) | 03/04/2010 v Rajasthan Royals | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 70 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 23/03/2019 v Chennai Super Kings | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 201/6 (Punjab Kings) | 30/04/2023 v Chennai Super Kings | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 26.09 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.00 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 163.86 | ||
Key Players from both Teams
CSK- X Factors
Chennai Super Kings will return to their den at Chepauk to take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their fourth match of the season. The fans will be looking at the skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra who will look to give a fiery start to CSK while opening the innings. In the middle-order CSK have Daryl Mitchell and Shivam Dube who could accelerate the innings in middle overs. In the bowling Ravindra Jadeja will look to show his spin magic at Chepauk.
KKR- X Factors
For KKR, Andre Russel will be one of the players to watch out in the game against CSK. Russell has a great record against CSK at averages at 80 at Chepauk. Apart from that, KKR have start spinners like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy who could trouble the CSK batters by taking advantage of the spin conditions at Chepauk.
