KKR vs CSK: IPL 2023 – The Chennai Super Kings are set to face the Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 33 of the IPL 2023. The biggest question on everyone’s mind is whether the ailing CSK skipper, MS Dhoni, will be playing in the match. Although there is no official word on his availability, fans at Eden Gardens are eagerly waiting to see the veteran Indian cricketer in action. However, his fitness remains a concern as he is currently dealing with a knee injury. In this article, we will take a closer look at CSK’s strongest playing XI for the match against KKR. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Latest Updates with Insidesport.IN
Impact of Unavailability of MS Dhoni
The news of Dhoni’s injury has been a cause of concern for the Chennai Super Kings. If the veteran wicket-keeper batsman is fit to play, he is likely to lead the team and bat in the lower order, providing crucial stability to the batting lineup. However, if Dhoni is unable to play due to his knee injury, it would be a significant blow to the team’s morale. Therefore, the team management will be closely monitoring Dhoni’s fitness in the lead-up to their next match.
If MS Dhoni isn’t fit to play, then in his absence Ravindra Jadeja or Ben Stokes are the likely candidates to lead the side. However, Stokes is also suffering from an injury, which puts his availability in doubt. This will be a big blow for CSK, who are already struggling with injuries.
The CSK have been severely affected by injuries during the IPL 2023 season. The team led by MS Dhoni has struggled with injuries to key players such as Ben Stokes and Deepak Chahar since the beginning of the tournament. Even Dhoni himself has been dealing with a knee injury. CSK has had to deal with the loss of Kyle Jamieson and Mukesh Choudhary, who have been ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
CSK’s Strongest Probable Playing XI against KKR
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Shivam Dube
- Moeen Ali
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni/Shaik Rasheed
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Tushar Deshpande
- Akash Singh
- Matheesha Pathirana
If CSK has to bowl first in an upcoming match, they could consider substituting Tushar Deshpande with Ambati Rayudu as an impact player. This move would strengthen their batting lineup and add depth to their middle order. On the other hand, if CSK bats first, they could opt to substitute Rayudu with Deshpande. This would give their bowling attack an additional option and allow them to potentially pick up more wickets in the second innings.
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2023 Squad: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma, Sisanda Magala.
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