Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, 15th Match IPL 2021 – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Chennai Super Kings win by 18 runs
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Match Scorecard
| BATSMEN | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitish Rana | c: Dhoni b: Chahar | 9 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Shubman Gill | c: Ngidi b: Chahar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rahul Tripathi | c: Dhoni b: Ngidi | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 |
| Eoin Morgan | c: Dhoni b: Chahar | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sunil Narine | c: Jadeja b: Chahar | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Dinesh Karthik | lbw: Ngidi | 40 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 166.67 |
| Andre Russell | b: Curran | 54 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 245.45 |
| Pat Cummins | not out | 66 | 34 | 4 | 6 | 194.12 |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | c: du Plessis b: Ngidi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | run out (Chahar) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | run out (Chahar) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | (19.1 Ov, RR: 10.54) | 202/10 | ||||
| Fall of wickets: 2-17 (Nitish Rana, 2.5), 1-1 (Shubman Gill, 0.4), 5-31 (Rahul Tripathi, 5.2), 3-27 (Eoin Morgan, 4.3), 4-31 (Sunil Narine, 4.6), 7-146 (Dinesh Karthik, 14.6), 6-112 (Andre Russell, 11.2), 8-176 (Kamlesh Nagarkoti, 16.2), 9-200 (Varun Chakravarthy, 18.3), 10-202 (Prasidh Krishna, 19.1) | ||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 4.0 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 14.50 | 1 | 0 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Shardul Thakur | 3.1 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 15.16 | 5 | 0 |
| BATSMEN | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | c: Cummins b: Vinod | 64 | 42 | 6 | 4 | 152.38 |
| Faf du Plessis | not out | 95 | 60 | 9 | 4 | 158.33 |
| Moeen Ali | st: Karthik b: Narine | 25 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 208.33 |
| MS Dhoni | c: Morgan b: Russell | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 212.50 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | not out | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600.00 |
| Total | (20.0 Ov, RR: 11.00) | 220/3 | ||||
| Fall of wickets: 1-115 (Ruturaj Gaikwad, 12.2), 2-165 (Moeen Ali, 16.3), 3-201 (MS Dhoni, 18.6) | ||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 4.0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 14.50 | 3 | 0 |
| Sunil Narine | 4.0 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 | 0 | 1 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4.0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 | 1 | 2 |
| Andre Russell | 2.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 13.50 | 2 | 0 |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | 2.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 | 0 | 0 |
It is game 15 in this IPL 2021 and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) square off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The two teams have had hugely contrasting starts to this 2021 edition.
KKR have struggled to get going. Their top-order batting and some disciplined bowling won them their opening game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). That was the only game they batted first. But since then, they have failed to chase down scores of 151 and 205 against Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) respectively.
The bowling has been pretty inconsistent but it is the middle-order who has been woeful. The power-packed and famed middle-order just hasn’t come to the party. Against MI, they couldn’t chase down 31 off the last five and 205 was always going to be a mountain too big to climb. The likes of Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Shakib Al Hasan and Andre Russell haven’t made enough contributions and KKR desperately need them to fire.
On the other hand, CSK lost their first game and Delhi Capitals (DC) comfortably chased down 189. However, the MS Dhoni-led side have been clinical in the other two games. Both the wins were as comprehensive as it could get. The bowlers got the job done in both the games.
In the game against PBKS, Deepak Chahar’s new-ball burst blew KL Rahul and co and restricted them to just 106/8 before the batters chased it down without breaking a sweat. The middle-order batting looked scratchy and inconsistent against Rajasthan Royals (RR) but CSK’s batting depth came to the fore which helped them get to 188. The bowling attack combined to skittle RR out for just 143/9.
Thus, MS Dhoni and co will be looking to build on this start. Moreover, they have an excellent head to head record against KKR, winning 15 out of the 24 games while KKR have won nine of those encounters.
Match Commentary
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Team News
Team news: Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR don’t have any injury worries and all players will be available for selection. With their next couple of games being at the Wankhede where spinners have struggled this season, the two-time champions might want to ramp up their pace bowling stocks. Lockie Ferguson could well come in and replace Shakib Al Hasan. Harbhajan Singh will most probably make way for Kamlesh Nagarkoti or Shivam Mavi. The top six might remain the same.
Team news: Chennai Super Kings
Lungi Ngidi is out of quarantine and is available for selection. However, with most bowlers performing fairly well, the South African pacer may have to wait a bit longer for his turn. Meanwhile, Jason Behrendorff may have just landed in India and needs to undergo the mandatory seven-day quarantine before he can join the CSK squad. Also, time may be running out for Ruturaj Gaikwad who has looked completely out of sorts. He may be replaced by the veteran Robin Uthappa.
Predicted XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Andre Russell, Shakib Al Hasan/Lockie Ferguson, Pat Cummins, Kamlesh Nagarkoti/Shivam Mavi, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy
Chennai Super Kings: Robin Uthappa/Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar
Key players
Andre Russell : Andre Russell finally struck a few off the middle in the last game against RCB and threatened to win KKR the game. But the mountain was too steep for him to climb as well on a tricky surface. After a couple of good games, his bowling took a beating in the last game. However, be it with bat or ball, the West Indian all-rounder will enjoy the surface at the Wankhede. True bounce and short boundaries might turn into his friend and he will be the one to watch out for. Russell’s form will be the key as KKR seek to turn things around.
Moeen Ali : Moeen Ali seems to have fit into the CSK side beautifully. The off-spinning all-rounder has looked in top form with the bat and has got solid starts in every game. He is leading the run charts for CSK this season – 108 runs at a strike-rate of 144.00 from three innings. Add to that, Ali’s effective off-spin and his knack of picking wickets regularly. He took 3/7 from three overs against RR. His overall economy rate this season is 6.46. Thus, his role with both bat and ball has grown and it might continue to be critical for CSK.
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OUT! Run Out. Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Chahar. Another one bites the dust! Kolkata Knight Riders were bowled out for 202. Chennai Super Kings win the match by 18 runs. KKR top order batsmen failed to score. Dinesh Karthik and Andre Russell played beautifully in the middle. Pat Cummins fought hard in the end as he scored 66 and remained unbeaten. For CSK, Deepak Chahar picked up four wickets. Lungi Ngidi picked up three wickets. Sam Curran picked up a wicket. Overall it was great entertainment for all cricket fans. Faf du Plessis is adjudged as the Player of the Match for his excellent batting. Join us tomorrow for the next game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals live from Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Until then, cheers.
Sam Curran to Prasidh Krishna. Half volley, to leg on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Thakur.
Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to long off for 1 run.
Lungi Ngidi to Varun Chakravarthy. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for no runs, fielded by Chahar.
SIX! Sam Curran to Pat Cummins. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. 30 runs of this over.
OUT! L.B.W. Lungi Ngidi to Dinesh Karthik. Off cutter full toss, middle stump down the track working, hit pad. Plumb in front! Karthick opts for a review and the wickets are hitting.
FOUR! Shardul Thakur to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs. Cummins drives it to the cover ropes for a boundary.
Ravindra Jadeja to Pat Cummins. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Sam Curran to Dinesh Karthik. Short, down leg side down the track pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
FREE HIT. SIX! Ravindra Jadeja to Andre Russell. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. Russell destroys it over the long-off stands for a maximum.
SIX! Shardul Thakur to Andre Russell. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja to Andre Russell. Stock length ball, middle stump no foot movement working, to mid wicket for 1 run.
Deepak Chahar to Dinesh Karthik. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Rayudu.
Ravindra Jadeja to Andre Russell. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by du Plessis.
SIX! Lungi Ngidi to Andre Russell. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
OUT! Caught. Deepak Chahar to Sunil Narine. Back of a length, to leg backing away driving, mis-timed to extra cover, caught by Jadeja. Double delight for Chahar as he sends Narine back to the pavilion.
Lungi Ngidi to Rahul Tripathi. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump moves in front Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Thakur.
Deepak Chahar to Rahul Tripathi. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Jadeja.
Sam Curran to Nitish Rana. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to short third man for no runs, fielded by Gaikwad.
FOUR! Deepak Chahar to Rahul Tripathi. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Start of Kolkata Knight Riders Innings.
SIX! Pat Cummins to Ravindra Jadeja. Off cutter length ball, middle stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs, dropped catch by Rana. Chennai Super Kings scored 220-3 from 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis played an excellent innings. Faf du Plessis top scored with 95 and remain unbeaten. Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell picked up a wicket each. Join us for the run chase in a few minutes.
OUT! Caught. Andre Russell to MS Dhoni. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, mis-timed to extra cover, caught by Morgan. Morgan takes a stunning catch to dismiss Dhoni for 17.
SIX! Prasidh Krishna to MS Dhoni. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Dhoni’s first maximum of this season! He smashes it over the fence for a six.
APPEAL! Sunil Narine to MS Dhoni. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Nagarkoti, appeal made for L.B.W.
Prasidh Krishna to Faf du Plessis. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease driving, well timed to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
Pat Cummins to Faf du Plessis. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
Kamlesh Nagarkoti to Moeen Ali. Off cutter half volley, off stump no foot movement pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Morgan.
Varun Chakravarthy to Faf du Plessis. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Narine.
Prasidh Krishna to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Nagarkoti.
SIX! Kamlesh Nagarkoti to Faf du Plessis. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Sunil Narine to Faf du Plessis. Carrom ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Tripathi. Gaikwad and Faf building a strong foundation.
Varun Chakravarthy to Faf du Plessis. Googly back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
FOUR! Andre Russell to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Short, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs, mis-fielded by Krishna.
Sunil Narine to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Carrom ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Gill.
Pat Cummins to Faf du Plessis. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Vinod.
Prasidh Krishna to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front working, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Nagarkoti.
Varun Chakravarthy to Faf du Plessis. Googly length ball, outside off stump no foot movement driving, inside edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Russell.
Sunil Narine to Faf du Plessis. Carrom length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed to leg slip for no runs, mis-fielded by Karthik, fielded by Russell.
SIX! Pat Cummins to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
Varun Chakravarthy to Faf du Plessis. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nagarkoti.