CSK vs KKR Live Score: KKR’s Eoin Morgan win toss and opt to bat first against CSK, Curran replace Bravo in CSK XI – Follow CSK vs KKR Live Updates – Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to bat first against MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in the 38th match of the IPL 2021 here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday. England’s Sam Curran has replaced West Indies’ Dwayne Bravo in the playing XI for CSK while KKR is going with the same team.
CSK vs KKR Live Score: Preview
Both Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made brilliant starts to their IPL Phase 2 campaign. Both have clinched two victories each & both will look to maintain their winning momentum today at 3.30 PM. CSK with a win can secure their place in IPL Playoffs & KKR will look for victory to safely park themselves in top 4 – Follow CSK vs KKR LIVE Updates on InsideSport.co
@14:57 – What do you think about Dhoni’s batting position?
@14:55 – IPL 2021: CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction
- Wicketkeeper: D Karthik
- Batsmen: F du Plessis, V Iyer, S Gill, R Gaikwad
- All-rounder: D Bravo, A Russell, M Ali
- Bowlers: D Chahar, L Ferguson, V Chakravarthy
- Captain choices: F du Plessis, A Russell, M Ali
Pre-match catch-up 💬 👌#VIVOIPL | #CSKvKKR | @SPFleming7 | @Bazmccullum pic.twitter.com/MpBNRqLpSL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 26, 2021
@14:52 – IPL 2021: 5 Fantasy Picks for CSK vs KKR clash in UAE
- Faf du Plessis
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Andre Russell
- Moeen Ali
- Venkatesh Iyer
👀 on the pitch!
Win the toss & ___❓#VIVOIPL #CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/Q9xxH0qk9D
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@14:50 – Read our Preview
A Faf special or a Morgan mania❓
Make your prediction NOW! 🤔#VIVOIPL #CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/zssfdRLMMH
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 26, 2021
@14:45 – CSK vs KKR IPL 2021: 5 dream matchups
- MS Dhoni vs Sunil Narine
- Lockie Ferguson vs Faf du Plessis
- Varun Chakravarthy vs Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Venkatesh Iyer vs Deepak Chahar
- Andre Russell vs Dwayne Bravo
@14:30 – CSK vs MI/ MS Dhoni vs Eoin Morgan
Hello & welcome from Abu Dhabi for Match 3⃣8⃣ of the #VIVOIPL! 👋
It’s the @msdhoni-led @ChennaiIPL who will square off against @Eoin16‘s @KKRiders. 👌 👌 #CSKvKKR
Which team are you backing to win? 🤔 🤔 pic.twitter.com/NRdfgAQILo
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 26, 2021
CSK vs KKR head to head
- Matches played – 26 / CSK won 16 / KKR won 9
- Last 5 Matches – CSK Won 4 / KKR only 1
- Last Meeting – CSK defeated KKR by 18 Runs
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CSK vs KKR LIVE – Where do they stand currently: MS Dhoni’s CSK are on the cusp of playoff qualification, needing just one more win in their remaining five games to seal a top-four finish, having won seven of their nine games so far. As for the Kolkata Knight Riders, every win counts for Eoin Morgan and Co, with the playoff race heating up during the final stages of the campaign.
IPL 2021 Teams Points Table
| No. | Teams | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | Points | NRR | |
| 1 | Delhi Capitals | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 16 | +0.711 | |
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | +1.185 | |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | -0.720 | |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | +0.363 | |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 8 | -0.271 | |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -0.310 | |
| 7 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -0.319 | |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | -0.637 |
CSK vs KKR Head to Head IPL 2021: Both teams have met 26 times in past with Dhoni’s team having a huge upper hand. CSK has won 16 of 26 matches and KKR ended with victories in 9.
In the last 5 matches between the two, CSK has 4 won & KKR has won 1 time.
- Matches played – 26 / CSK won 16 / KKR won 9
- Last 5 Matches – CSK Won 4 / KKR only 1
- Last Meeting – CSK defeated KKR by 18 Runs
| Date | Winner | Winning Margin | Venue |
| April 22, 2021 | CSK | 18 runs | Mumbai |
| Oct 30, 2020 | CSK | 6 wickets | Dubai |
| Oct 8, 2020 | KKR | 10 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| April 14, 2019 | CSK | 5 wickets | Kolkata |
| April 10, 2019 | CSK | 7 wickets | Chennai |
| May 4, 2018 | KKR | 6 wickets | Kolkata |
| April 11, 2018 | CSK | 5 wickets | Chennai |
| April 30, 2015 | KKR | 7 wickets | Kolkata |
| April 28, 2015 | CSK | 2 runs | Chennai |
| Oct 4, 2014 | CSK | 5 wickets | Bangalore |
| Sept 17, 2014 | KKR | 3 wickets | Hyderabad |
| May 20, 2014 | KKR | 8 wickets | Kolkata |
| May 2, 2014 | CSK | 34 runs | Ranchi |
| April 28, 2013 | CSK | 14 runs | Chennai |
| April 20, 2013 | CSK | 4 wickets | Kolkata |
| May 27, 2012 | KKR | 5 wickets | Chennai |
| May 14, 2012 | CSK | 5 wickets | Kolkata |
| Apr 30, 2012 | KKR | 5 wickets | Chennai |
| May 7, 2011 | KKR | 10 runs | Kolkata |
| April 8, 2011 | CSK | 2 runs | Chennai |
| April 13, 2010 | CSK | 9 wickets | Chennai |
| March 16, 2010 | KKR | 55 runs | Kolkata |
| May 18, 2009 | KKR | 7 wickets | Centurion |
| April 25, 2009 | Abandoned | Abandoned | Newlands |
| May 18, 2008 | CSK | 3 runs | Kolkata |
| April 26, 2008 | CSK | 9 wickets | Chennai |
CSK vs KKR Head to Head IPL 2021:
Highest score CSK– 220
Highest score KKR– 202
Average score by CSK– 157.4
Average score by KKR– 153.7
Lowest score by CSK– 55
Lowest score by KKR– 61
Batting 1st
CSK won – 6
KKR won – 1
Batting 2nd
CSK won – 10
KKR won – 8
CSK vs KKR Head to Head IPL 2021:
Most Runs
- Suresh Raina – 736
- MS Dhoni – 499
- Brendon McCullum – 346
- Andre Russell – 324
- Robin Uthappa – 318
CSK vs KKR – Highest Scores
- Suresh Raina– 109*
- Michael Hussey – 95
- Faf du Plessis – 95*
- Manvinder Bisla – 92
- Manvinder Bisla – 89
CSK vs KKR Head to Head IPL 2021:
Most Wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 16
- Sunil Narine – 16
- Ravindra Jadeja – 15
- Piyush Chawla – 12
- Dwayne Bravo – 11
CSK vs KKR– Best Bowling
- Pawan Negi – 5/22
- Ravindra Jadeja – 4/12
- Makhaya Ntini – 4/21
- Ashish Nehra – 4/21
- Imran Tahir– 4/27
CSK vs KKR head to head: Table toppers Dhoni’s CSK look to continue dominance over Morgan’s KKR: Follow CSK vs KKR Live Updates
