CSK vs KKR Live Score: Time for the encounter

We are minutes away from the start of the match. Sunil Narine and Phil Salt to start proceedings for KKR while Tushar Deshpande has been handed the responsibility by CSK to start the bowling.

CSK vs KKR Live Score: List of substitutes

Kolkata Knight Riders Subs: Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sakib Hussain 

Chennai Super Kings Subs: Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Nishant Sindhu

CSK vs KKR Live Score: Kolkata Knight Riders playing XI

Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy.

CSK vs KKR Live Score: Rayudu on toss decision

CSK have opted to bowl but six-time IPL winner and former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayudu is not convinced. He believes that CSK should have set a target and that way, they would have controlled the game much better.

CSK vs KKR Live Score: Chennai Super Kings playing XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

CSK vs KKR Live Score: Ruturaj wins toss

Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and they have opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders. An unchanged side for KKR but Mustafizur returns for CSK in a massive boost. Deepak Chahar misses out and he is replaced by former KKR cricketer Shardul Thakur.

CSK vs KKR Live Score: Thala the batter

MS Dhoni – the captain – is a thing of the past for now and MS Dhoni – the wicket-keeper – is showing no signs of backing down. However, it is MS Dhoni – the batter – whom the fans are waiting to see in full flow. A lot of talk has taken place on his batting position. Will we see him bat up the order today at home?

CSK vs KKR Live Score: Gambhir’s Narine gamble

A huge bonus for KKR this season has been Sunil Narine’s form with the ball. The veteran West Indies all-rounder is one of the most accomplished spinners in the tournament and under Gautam Gambhir’s guidance, his promotion as the opener has been massive for the franchise and he will once again look to target the CSK fast bowlers.

CSK vs KKR Live Score: Gambhir’s big MS Dhoni verdict

Star Sports shared a video featuring Gautam Gambhir where he could be seen speaking highly of MS Dhoni, calling him the most successful captain India have ever had. 

“I wanted to win. I am very clear in my mind. Friends, mutual respect, everything will remain. But when you are in the middle, I am captaining KKR and he is captaining CSK. If you ask him, he will probably give you the same answer. It’s about winning. Obviously, MS is the most successful captain India will ever have. I don’t think anyone can reach that level – winning 3 ICC trophies,” Gambhir said.

CSK vs KKR Live Score: Battle of unbeaten runs

While KKR have not lost a single game till now, CSK are unbeaten at their home ground in Chennai. Traditionally, the MS Dhoni-led side has enjoyed a brilliant record at the M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and this can turn out to be a massive test for Shreyas Iyer and Co.

CSK vs KKR Live Score: KKR unbeaten in the tournament

KKR have reaped rich dividends for their fearless approach with the bat. Having said that, the personnel in the KKR batting order allow them to bat at the same tempo throughout the innings. Making Sunil Narine open again has proved to be a master stroke. Being the team’s highest run-scorer this season, Narine is expected to give a tough time to the CSK bowlers. His opening partner, Phil Salt, has also aided the Trinidadian to a good extent.

CSK vs KKR Live Score: CSK’s top-order eye redemption

Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and the highly rated Rachin Ravindra need to up their game to provide CSK the start they need in the powerplay. Gaikwad is striking at 118.91 while Ravindra will be itching to make an impact after not doing much in the previous two games. CSK’s leading run scorer has been Shivam Dube who has tallied 148 runs at an impressive strike rate of 160.86.

CSK vs KKR Live Score: CSK coming from back-to-back defeats

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings would expect a lot more from their top-order as they aim to get their campaign back on track against a power-packed Kolkata Knight Riders. Back-to-back defeats would not create panic in the forever calm CSK dressing room but the management will be keen to fix the flaws going ahead.

CSK vs KKR Live Score: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, straight from MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Stay tuned for all the live updates.