2021 IPL – Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place? Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place on Sunday 26th September, 2021 at 11:00 (UK)
Where is Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place? Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi
What is the expected weather for Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders? 36-38c with sunny intervals and a moderate breeze
Where can I get tickets for Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders? Check each team’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders on in the UK? Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
- Chennai Super Kings successfully made it two wins from two since the resumption of the Indian Premier League after toppling Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets and they currently sit second-place in the table only behind Delhi Capitals.
- All-rounder Sam Curran is available for selection in this match following the completion of his quarantine period and he could come into this side, although Chennai may wish to stick with the same XI who successfully beat RCB.
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS
- Kolkata Knight Riders like Chennai, boast two wins in two games in the second phase of the IPL, most recently overcoming a strong Mumbai Indians unit comfortably, winning by seven wickets
- Whilst the batting form of Eoin Morgan is a worry for KKR in their middle order, his captaincy has made up for this, although West Indian powerhouse Andre Russell could come in to bat higher up the order here.
THE PREDICTION
This has all the makings of a classic between two sides in excellent form. In terms of the overall tournament, Kolkata Knight Riders need the victory more so than Chennai Super Kings, who sit six points above them in the table. Each team is packed with international experience and quality with both bat and ball, alongside two excellent skippers in MS Dhoni and Morgan. However, the difference could well prove the respective middle orders. Chennai Super Kings boast more strength-in-depth with the bat down their order, with hitters such as Ravindra Jadeja, Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo all capable of match-winning knocks even if the top order fails. Apart from Andre Russell, KKR do not contain such firepower within their arsenal and for that reason, Chennai Super Kings are expected to narrowly edge this one.
