Overview
Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL T20 game on April 9 in Chennai. TFG fantasy sports brings you tips and tricks for this fantasy round. The game will start at 8.00 p.m. IST.
Super Kings will be the favourites going into this match as they have a better overall record over the Knight Riders. They have also had a great time at Chepauk having won 6 out of 8.
Total number of matches played: 21
Matches won by CSK : 12
Matches won by KKR : 8
Matches at Chepauk: 8 (CSK 6, KKR 2)
Key Players:
Raina has not been at his best yet this season. That said, the southpaw has 664 runs vs Kolkata.
Jadeja has enjoyed bowling against KKR. The spinner has 13 wickets to his credit.
What happened in 2018 when these two teams last met at Chepauk:
Andre Russell blasted 88 of 36 balls, which also included 11 sixes.
For CSK, Billings got 56. Rayudu scored 39 and Watson too chipped in with 42.
The bowlers on both sides were expensive as CSK beat KKR by 5 wickets.
Important stats:
MSD v DK: The CSK skipper has scored 156 runs in 5 matches with a highest score of 75.
On the other hand, KKR skipper Kartik has only scored 50 runs in 5 games.