CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team, and Injury Update of the match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.

CSK vs KKR IPL 2022, 1st Match Preview:

Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match of the Indian Premier League, 2022 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday.

Cricket spectators are excited as IPL returned to India. The second leg of the previous edition had been played in Dubai due to COVID 19 Pandemic. This season will be hosted by only four venues in Mumbai and Pune.

This match is a replica of the final match of IPL 2021 in which Chennai Super Kings won the title fourth time in IPL history.

This year Kolkata Knight Riders have a good mix of experienced players like Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell as well as young players. Shreyas Iyer will be seen leading the KKR team in this tournament.

On the other hand, after Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s decision to step down from the captaincy, Ravindra Jadeja has been given the responsibility of leading the team in this tournament in his place. The CSK team expects good performance from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was the highest run-scorer in the previous edition as well in this tournament.

If we look at the last 5 matches played between these two teams, the CSK has won 4 matches, while the KKR has managed to win one match. In this match too, CSK will try to maintain their dominance while the KKR team will also enter the field with the intention of starting the tournament with a win.

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Date & Time: 26th Mar, at 07:30 PM IST

Live Score:  Cricketaddictor 

CSK vs KKR IPL 2022, 1st Match Pitch Report:

The wicket at the Wankhede offers help for both the pacers and spinners. Close proximity to the Arabian sea helps the swing bowlers considerably, especially during the early hours of the day. The new ball does a bit in limited-overs cricket, the pitch tends to ease out and favor batsmen as the innings progresses. The venue provides great entertainment when it comes to T20 cricket.

CSK vs KKR IPL 2022, 1st Match Probable Playing XIs:

CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, Tushar Deshpande, Chris Jordan, Adam Milne

KKR: Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (c), Sam Billings (wk), Andre Russell, Mohammad Nabi, Sunil Narine, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy, Umesh Yadav

Top Picks for CSK vs KKR IPL 2022 Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

CSK

Ruturaj Gaikwad was the leading run-getter in the IPL 2021. The CSK opener amassed 635 runs at an average of 45.35 and a strike rate of 136.26. He was supremely consistent and will be the key for CSK once again. Thus, he will be a top captaincy option.

Devon Conway is all set to make his IPL debut. The New Zealand left-hander has a fantastic record in T20 cricket. He averages 43.77 (3765 runs) and has two hundred to his name as well in the shortest format.

MS Dhoni had scored 114 runs in 11 innings last season at a strike rate of 106.54 and also had 13 dismissals from behind the wicket. He is a decent budget wicketkeeper at 8.5 credits for the fantasy side.

Dwayne Bravo has been a consistent performer for CSK and he has been in good form as well in the recent past. He took 14 wickets from 11 games in the IPL 2021. He returned with 18 scalps in the Bangladesh Premier League earlier this year.

Ravindra Jadeja is one of the premier all-rounders in the Chennai lineup. He could be an effective choice as vice-captain. The left-arm spinning all-rounder and the new CSK captain is an impact player. He got 227 runs while striking at 145.51 and also took 13 wickets last season.

Adam Milne will be one of the premier fast bowlers for CSK this season. The 29-year-old pacer has bowled well in domestic cricket in New Zealand as he took nine wickets in six Ford Trophy games.

KKR

This left-handed all-rounder; Venkatesh Iyer had a breakout 2021 season. The left-hander aggregated 370 runs at an average of 41.11 and had a strike rate of 128.47. Moreover, he can be quite handy with the ball.

Shreyas Iyer is in fine form and has been batting beautifully in the recent past. The new KKR skipper racked up scores of 57, 74, and 73 (all not out) against Sri Lanka last month. Hence, he could prove to be a solid pick as vice-captain.

Nitish Rana could be a key figure in the KKR batting line-up. The left-hander has the ability to get the big scores. He accumulated 383 runs in the 2021 edition of the IPL.

Sunil Narine will be a top all-around pick. The West Indian mystery spinner had been consistent with the ball and has returned with 16 wickets from 14 matches last season at an average of 22.56, an economy of 6.44, and a strike rate of 21. He had a BBI of 4/21 and is also a handy batsman.

Andre Russell may not be in the best of forms but he can be backed. The hard-hitting West Indian all-rounder has a solid record against CSK – 300 runs at an average of 42.86 and a strike rate of 169.49. He has also taken eight wickets against them.

Varun Chakravarthy was the leading wicket-taker for KKR last season with 18 wickets from 17 matches at an average of 24.88, an economy of 6.58, and a strike rate of 22.6. He had a BBI of 3/13 and costs only 8.5 credits for the fantasy side.

CSK vs KKR IPL 2022 Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:

CSK vs KKR Indian Premier League Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo

Vice-Captain – Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CSK vs KKR Dream11 Team:

Wicketkeeper– Sam Billings

Batsmen–  Devon Conway, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Nitish Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)

All Rounders– Ravindra Jadeja, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer

Bowlers– Dwayne Bravo, Adam Milne, Varun Chakravarthy

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CSK vs KKR Dream11 Team:

Wicketkeeper– Sam Billings, MS Dhoni

Batsmen–  Ambati Rayudu, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad

All Rounders– Ravindra Jadeja (C), Sunil Narine (VC), Venkatesh Iyer

Bowlers– Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan, Varun Chakravarthy

CSK vs KKR IPL 2022, 1st Match Probable Winner:

Chennai Super Kings are expected to win this match of Indian Premier League, 2022.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.