The IPL 2024 rivalry week kicks off with a thrilling encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. CSK emerged victorious in the toss, with Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad revealing that prominent bowler Deepak Chahar won’t be featured in today’s match against KKR. Gaikwad cited Chahar’s absence due to a niggling injury, emphasizing the team’s adaptability in dealing with unexpected changes as they aim for victory in this crucial clash.
Deepak Chahar Misses Out Today:
At the toss, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad disclosed alterations to the team’s starting lineup. He announced the absence of key bowler Deepak Chahar, attributing it to a minor injury concern. Chahar’s omission underscores the team’s need for adaptability and depth in their bowling unit. Gaikwad expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to overcome such challenges and deliver a strong performance against Kolkata Knight Riders. The adjustment aims to maintain CSK’s competitive edge as they strive for victory in this pivotal match.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said, “ Good toss to win. It looks humid, expecting dew tonight, so we will bowl first. Hasn’t dented our confidence, we have lost by small margins. Everyone is confident in our group, but we have had forced changes. Definitely looking forward to getting a win in this game. They are playing a good brand of cricket, we want to keep things simple and want to focus on ourselves. Pathirana is not available, Mustafizur is back. Deepak has a niggle so he misses out, Shardul comes in and Rizvi comes back.”
Match Right Now:
CSK made an explosive start to the match as Tushar Deshpande struck with the first delivery of the innings, dismissing Phil Salt. Currently, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Sunil Narine hold the crease for KKR, with the team’s score standing at 26/1 after 3 overs. The early breakthrough provided by Deshpande set the tone for CSK’s bowling attack, putting pressure on the KKR batting lineup from the outset. With Raghuvanshi and Narine looking to stabilize the innings, both teams are gearing up for an intense battle as the match progresses.
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