Chennai Super Kings will face Kolkata Knight Riders in match 22 of IPL 2024 to be played in Chennai on 8th April. It promises to be an exciting contest as CSK would look for winning ways after 2 successive losses in the tournament.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders would look to continue their winning form as they have won 3 matches in a row. Both teams have quality players who can change the course of the game.
Here we look at the 3 key player battles to look out for between CSK and KKR in match number 22 of IPL 2024:
- Sunil Narine vs Deepak Chahar
Sunil Narine showed intent right from the word go against Delhi Capitals. He kept pressure on DC bowlers and did not allow them to settle. On the other hand, Deepak Chahar struggled against SRH in the first six overs but picked the wicket of Abhishek Sharma.
Deepak Chahar needs to bowl tight lines and lengths to Sunil Narine in the first six overs. Chahar has dismissed Narine once in IPL history, but Narine smashed him for 21 runs off just 7 deliveries.
It will be an interesting battle between Narine and Deepak Chahar in the first six overs which might decide the fate of the game.
- Rachin Ravindra vs Mitchell Starc
Rachin Ravindra failed to get going in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, Starc got two wickets of Warner and Mitchell Marsh. Ravindra would be looking to showcase his expressive nature against Mitchell Starc in the first six overs.
Ravindra would be hoping to provide a flying start in the first six overs on a good batting paradise while Starc will look to gain momentum after wickets in the previous match. It will be an exciting battle to watch out for and help their team register victory.
- Shivam Dube vs Varun Chakravarthy
Shivam Dube was the top scorer for Chennai Super Kings in the previous match against SRH. He looked sharp with his intent putting the bowlers under immense pressure. On the other hand, Varun took 3 wickets against Delhi Capitals.
Dube is a hard-hitting batter, especially against spinners which would make the battle against Varun Chakravarthy interesting. The left-handed Dube will be eager to take Varun on and put KKR bowlers under pressure which might decide the fate of the game.
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