ipl 2022 live: CSK vs KKR IPL 2022 LIVE Score updates: CSK’s consistency vs KKR’s unpredictability first up
In a rematch of last year’s final, Chennai Super Kings face Kolkata Knight Riders in the season opener at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. CSK is under a new captain with Ravindra Jadeja receiving the baton from MS Dhoni on Thursday. Last season, both sides faced each other thrice and CSK came out on top in all occasions, including the IPL 2021 final.
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Players to watch out for
– Ravindra Jadeja will be the first-choice pick for the all-rounder’s slots.- Andre Russell has huge backing from the Kolkata team management for the talent that he exhibits.
CSK vs KKR, Match 1 Pitch Report
Historically, the batters have looked more comfortable and have hardly faced hurdles on this surface. Spinners will play a huge part in the middle overs.
It all starts in Wankhede Stadium
CSK will start their title defence at Wankhede Stadium as in an unprecedented development in its 15-year history, this year, 95 per cent of the IPL tourneys shall be held in Mumbai, Thane and Pune (Maharashtra), and the rest in Ahmedabad (Gujarat).
