The Super Kings’ 2024 campaign started with two successes against the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans. But since then, they have suffered two consecutive defeats to the Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. They have the opportunity to bounce back against the Knight Riders. Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane are Chennai’s top scorers in this IPL season with 148 and 119 runs respectively. Both have scored four each. Dube has been utilized well as a hitter and is likely to be involved in that role in this match as well. As for bowling, the Super Kings can rely on Mustafizur Rahman to step up and deliver more. In recent weeks, he has achieved fruitful results, taking seven wickets in three matches. This tally includes a four-wicket haul against the Royal Challengers in Chennai.
The Knight Riders have kicked off an undefeated campaign in the IPL 2024 season, securing three consecutive wins over Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. This demonstrates a promising attempt to clinch their third Indian Premier League title. They previously won the IPL in 2012 and 2014. KKR has gained immense advantage from the form of West Indian all-rounder Sunil Narine, whom they have once again utilized as their top-order batsman this season. Narine’s previous outings have yielded a total of 85 runs from just 39 balls, including seven fours and seven sixes. He has also taken a wicket in each of the last three matches. The Knight Riders also boast another world-class all-rounder in West Indian newcomer Andre Russell. He is their second-highest scorer and one of the top batsmen. Russell brings vast experience and is vying for a spot in his country’s squad for the T20 World Cup, which will take place later this year.
