The squad led by Shreyas Iyer won their home opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Wins away from home against Delhi Capitals and RCB came after this.
The IPL 2024 caravan is returning to Chennai as the reigning champions prepare for their season’s fifth match. Monday night’s match between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is crucial for the home team.
In contrast, Kolkata Knight Riders have started their season with three straight victories and are riding high. The squad led by Shreyas Iyer won their home opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Wins away from home against Delhi Capitals and RCB came after this.
KKR will be cautious due to the danger as the journey to the renowned Chepauk stadium draws near. They are playing their third game away from home, and they don’t have the best record here. KKR is currently sitting in second position in the rankings, just behind Rajasthan Royals.
Chennai’s Kolkata Knight Riders statistics
There have been several tight and unforgettable games in Chepauk between the Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders rivalry. The two-time IPL winners have made eleven trips to this location and have returned three times with victories.
When KKR defeated CSK in the 2012 IPL final, it was one of their biggest victories. Jacques Kallis and MS Bisla both performed admirably, as Manoj Tiwary hammered home the winning run. Under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership, the KKR team won its first-ever IPL championship.
Played 10 matches in total at Chepauk.
Chennai Super Kings (7)
Knight Riders of Kolkata – 3
Chennai’s KKR stats and record
Two of KKR’s three victories at the MA Chidambaram Stadium have occurred in the IPL 2012 season. In addition to the championship victory, KKR had defeated CSK by five wickets in the league matches.
KKR won their third game in the 2023 Indian Premier League when Nitish Rana took six wickets to lead his team home. Generally speaking, unlike other teams who visit Chennai, KKR hasn’t had much success in Chepauk.
202/6 was KKR’s highest IPL score in Chennai in 2018.
The lowest ever KKR score in the 2019 IPL was 108/9 in Chennai.
MS Bisla’s 92 IPL score in Chennai in 2012 was the highest by a KKR batter.
Sunil Narine, a bowler for KKR in Chennai, has the best bowling stats in the IPL 2023 with 2/15.
