KKR Playing XI vs CSK – KKR vs CSK LIVE: After their nail-biting defeat vs Delhi Capitals, Nitish Rana is expected to ring in a few changes with Thakur to be among the returnees. However, Lockie Ferguson might be left on the bench again for the clash vs CSK. David Weise and Narayan Jagadeesan slot in the Playing XI in place of Litton Das and Mandeep Singhj. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): N Jagadeesan(w), Jason Roy, Nitish Rana(c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, David Wiese, Kulwant Khejroliya, Suyash Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
Kolkata Knight Riders subs: Mandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Litton Das, Venkatesh Iyer
After being dropped in the last game, Shardul Thakur is all set for a return to the playing XI against Chennai Super Kings. With conditions set to suit the pacers, Thakur could replace Kulwant Khejroliya, who struggled on his franchise debut for KKR. The India all-rounder’s presence adds far more batting depth and increases Nitish Rana’s options with the ball.
While Thakur returns there is still no place for Lockie Ferguson or Tim Southee. KKR are experimenting a two overseas opening pair, meaning their bowling has to be an all-Indian affair. Jason Roy did impress on his KKR debut and head coach Chandrakant Pandit would hope that Litton Das can soon follow suit.
However, the onus to stranglehold the opposition does fall on KKR”s spin trio. Varun Chakravarthy is enjoying a dream comeback season and will have the support of Sunil Narine and Suyash Sharma at the Eden Gardens. If the track assists turn, Nitish Rana and Anukul Roy could also make their play as they did in Delhi.
KKR IPL 2023 Squad
Narayan Jagadeesan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer, Mandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Litton Das, Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Shakib Al Hasan, David Wiese, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Lockie Ferguson, Harshit Rana, Kulwant Khejroliya, Tim Southee, Suyash Sharma, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakravarthy, Umesh Yadav
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