CSK VS KKR: IPL 2023 61st Pre-match Predictions

Previous IPL Results

Both the teams share a neck-to-neck record when it comes to facing each other in the IPL but Chennai Super Kings have a slight edge over the Kolkata Franchise. Both the teams have faced each other as many as 29 times out of which Kolkata Knight Riders have won 10 matches while Chennai Super Kings have won 18 matches and one match had no result. 

Previous Results

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Venkatesh Iyer has owned up to the reputation that he created for himself in the last season of TATA IPL and has already scored a century in this edition of TATA IPL. He may be the best batter of the match since he bats in the top order and is in good form. 

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Tushar Deshpande has been the find of the bowlers for the Chennai Super KIngs this season. The bowler has produced wickets at important junctures of the match to ensure the victory of Chennai Super Kings. This is the reason for him to be the best bowler of the match.

Match Details

Chennai Super Kings will be taking on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 61st Match of TATA Indian Premier League 2023 from the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 14th May 2023. For the viewers, the match will be telecast live at 7:30 pm on Star Sports network on television and Jio Cinema on your mobile handset. 

Pitch Report

The curators in Chennai produce dry, brittle pitches that are said to be spin-friendly. It has remained a respectable field for batters over the years, but it is not the pitch where large runs are scored. Chepauk Cricket Stadium typically hosts low-scoring contests. A sluggish surface gives the spinners comfort, therefore fielding an extra spinner in this situation is not a terrible idea. The Chepauk ground pitch won’t have much grass, thus speed bowlers could not benefit much from it. However, medium pacers who vary their bowling style might be successful.