On April 8, 2024, the Chennai Super Kings faced the Kolkata Knight Riders (CSK vs KKR) in a gripping match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. CSK won the toss and elected to field, setting the stage for an intense battle.
Let check out CSK vs KKR head to head in the IPL.
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium
29 games played between the CSK vs KKR at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Chennai Super Kings has won 18 games while Kolkata Knight Riders has won 10 games. 1 match ended without a result.
Toss Moment
Chennai Super Kings won the toss and decided to Bowl first.
“Good toss to win, looks quite humid, We will field first. We have confidence within the camp. We have lost by a few runs margin but it hasn’t dented our confidence at all. We have had some forced changes so far. KKR are playing good brand of cricket but we would like to focus on ourselves, do simple things right and concentrate on the process. Pathirana is not available while Deepak has a niggle. So we have Shardul Thakur back and Mustafizur is back as well.”
Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK Skipper
“We would’ve bowled first as well. The approach and attitude of the team have impressed me. The way we have adapted and played fearless cricket is awesome to see. Past is past and whatever has happened is history. That was completely different. The team has also changed. Now our character will decide how we play here. If we complicate, we will struggle. Our focus is on being in the present. We are going in with the Same team.”
Shreyas Iyer, KKR Skipper
First Innings
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting
KKR’s innings saw Shreyas Iyer leading the charge with 34 runs off 32 balls, while Sunil Narine added a quick 27 off 20 balls.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed a brisk 24 off 18 balls.
Despite their efforts, KKR managed to put up a total of 137 runs for 9 wickets in their 20 overs.
Chennai Super Kings Bowling
CSK’s bowlers were on target, with Ravindra Jadeja taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs in his 4 overs, including the key wickets of Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
Tushar Deshpande also claiming 3 wickets for 33 runs. Mustafizur Rahman supported well with 2 wickets for 22 runs.
Maheesh Theekshana’s 1 for 28 rounded off a strong bowling display.
Second Innings
Chennai Super Kings Batting
In the second innings, CSK’s batsmen rose to the occasion. Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten at 67 runs off 58 balls, steering the team towards victory.
Shivam Dube’s explosive 28 off 18 balls and Daryl Mitchell’s steady 25 off 19 balls propelled CSK towards the target.
Rachin Ravindra’s quick 15 off 8 balls ensured a swift conclusion to the innings as CSK reached 141 for 3 in just 17.4 overs.
Kolkata Knight Riders Bowling
KKR’s bowlers struggled to contain CSK’s batsmen, with Vaibhav Arora taking 2 wickets for 28 runs and Sunil Narine claiming 1 for 30.
However, their efforts were not enough to prevent CSK from winning by 7 wickets.
Man of the Match
CSK’s win by 7 wickets was a result of a well-rounded team performance, with Ravindra Jadeja’s exceptional bowling earning him the ‘Man of the Match’ title
His economical spell and crucial wickets were instrumental in restricting KKR’s total and setting up the win.
” I always enjoy my time here, and love to bowl. My plan was just to bowl in good areas. I have practiced a lot here and if you bowl in good areas it will definitely assist you. Takes time for visiting teams to settle down and plan something in such conditions. It proved to be difficult for them to come here and assess the surface.”
Ravindra Jadeja, CSK
In conclusion, CSK’s strategic decision to bowl first, combined with a strong bowling performance and a solid batting display, led to a comfortable victory over KKR.
This win adds valuable points to their tally and positions them strongly in the tournament.