IPL 2024 CSK vs KKR: Match 22 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2024: Dream11 Prediction for the 22nd Match [AP Photos]

The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), will face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 22nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 8th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the match, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

CSK vs KKR Toss Update

Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and they will field first.

Chennai Super Kings Changes: Mustafizur Rahman comes back into the side. Shardul Thakur finds his way into the team. Samir Rizvi is making a comeback into the team. 

Kolkata Knight Riders Changes: No change for KKR. 

CSK vs KKR  Head-to-head Stats

The Chennai Super Kings and the Kolkata Knight Riders have played 31 games against each other. The Super Kings were the dominant side in the face-off, with 19 wins, while KKR won 11. If we only see the head-to-head numbers in IPL, then the Super Kings have won 18 out of 29, while KKR has won 10 and one match has ended with no result. 

These two teams last played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in IPL 2024. CSK batted first in that game and scored 144 runs in their 20 overs. Although KKR struggled at the beginning of the chase, Nitish Rana (57 off 44) and Rinku Singh (54 off 43) took the team across the line in 18.3 overs with six wickets in hand. 

KKR is coming into this game after three wins and will be looking to repeat the antics from the two teams' last face-off. On the other hand, CSK will be eager to return to its winning ways after two consecutive defeats. 

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CSK vs KKR Pitch Report

The wicket at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is known to assist the spinners. However, in the two games we have seen here in IPL 2024, the 170 mark has been breached three times, and once, the total has also gone past the 200 mark. So, we expect the batters to have a good time here. However, spinners will be effective.  

MA Chidambram Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 1

Average first innings total: 189
Average second innings total: 160
Highest total recorded: 206/6 by Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Lowest total recorded: 143/9 by Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings

Fantasy value from pitch report

• Batting will be the most favourable when the ball is hard and new. Top-order batters will be essential picks. 
• As the game progresses, the wicket will slow down, and death-over bowlers and spinners could be effective on this track. 

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CSK vs KKR Fantasy Cricket Tips

Chennai Super Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• If you are going for a CSK-heavy fantasy XI, Shivam Dube will be an obvious choice. In addition to Dube, you can have Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin Ravindrain on your side. 
• Mustafizur Rahman will be expected to be back in this game and very influential on the Chepauk wicket. Along with Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana will be excellent choices for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Kolkata Kinght Riders Heavy Fantasy XI

• The most prominent name from the KKR side should be Sunil Narine. He is the batter in form for KKR, and along with that, he might also give you some points with the ball in hand, especially on a wicket like Chepauk. Besides Narine, Phil Salt and Shreyas Iyer from the top order and Andre Russell from the lower middle order will be great picks. 
• From the bowling of KKR, Harshit Rana will be a critical choice. Varun Chakravarthy may be one of the most influential choices in the fantasy contests of the match. 

CSK vs KKR Winner Prediction

CSK is a difficult team to beat on their home ground. However, KKR has significant positive momentum and will be tough to defeat at the current stage. It promises to be an exciting clash, with KKR having the edge. 

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CSK vs KKR Top Player Picks

Shivam Dube (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 148 Runs in 4 Matches
• The Indian left-handed batter has been the best in the CSK line-up in IPL 2024. Shivam Dube is in excellent hitting form and decimates the spin bowlers in the tournament whenever he faces them. He will be a top choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Mustafizur Rahman (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 7 Wickets in 3 Matches
• The Bangladeshi seamer has been an asset for CSK in IPL 2024. The team felt his absence in the previous game, and Mustaifizur Rahman's return would boost them. Rahman could be a decisive choice if he plays, as the Chepauk wicket will suit his bowling style. 

Sunil Narine (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats : 134 Runs and 3 Wickets in 3 Matches
• The Caribbean all-rounder has been in brilliant batting form in IPL 2024. The bowlers seem to have no answer to the destruction of Sunil Narine. He has not yet clicked with the ball, but the day he finds his rhythm with the ball, Narine will be an advantageous choice, especially if you have him as the C or VC in the fantasy XI. 

Andre Russell has been in fine form in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Andre Russell (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 105 Runs and 5 Wickets in 3 Matches
• Another mainstay of the KKR unit, Andre Russell, has turned the clock with his all-round show in the tournament. He has scored 105 runs in two innings and has picked up five wickets in three matches. Andre Russell is a must-choice if you are going with a KKR-heavy fantasy XI. 

CSK vs KKR Differential Picks

Rachin Ravindra needs to fire for CSK vs KKR [AP Photos]

Rachin Ravindra (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 97 Runs in 4 Matches
• The Kiwi opener looked in great touch in the first match. After that, he got started but failed to play any significant role. Rachin Ravindra was seen bowling in the previous game. On the Chepauk wicket, we might see him bowl a couple of overs. Thus, keeping him on the team allows you to pick up points in both innings of the game. 

Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 54 Runs in 1 Innings
• The young Indian batter improved with his performance in the previous match. If Angkrish is allowed to bat at the top order again, he may become a decisive factor in the fantasy contests. 

CSK vs KKR Fantasy Expert Advice

Given how the players have performed in IPL 2024 and the expected nature of the wicket, a 1-3-4-3 or a 1-4-3-3 combination could be ideal for the game. 

CSK vs KKR Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine, Andr Russell, Daryll Mitchell
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Varun Chakravarthy, Shardul Thakur

Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Vice-captain: Phil Salt

Chennai Super Kings: 6 Players; Kolkat Knight Riders: 5 Players

CSK vs KKR Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Mustafizur Rahman, Varun Chakravarthy

Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-captain: Ajinkya Rahane

Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players; Kolkata Knight Riders: 6 Players