Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a crucial do-or-die clash at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, May 7. While CSK are already out of the playoff race and have nothing to lose, KKR must win all their remaining fixtures — including this one — to stay alive in the competition. There are no injury concerns with Rinku Singh, which is a welcome boost for the home side, with spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine set to play key roles once again.
CSK, on the other hand, have struggled across departments this season, often letting matches slip from winning positions. Urvil Patel is likely to make his debut, possibly replacing Deepak Hooda.
Pitch Report
The pitches at the Eden Gardens has offered excellent batting conditions this season, though some matches have seen grip for the spinners. A score above 190 could prove to be match-winning.
Head-to-Head
CSK lead the overall record with 19 wins to KKR’s 11, though KKR have had the edge in recent years, winning 3 of the last 5 encounters. The last game between the two teams earlier this season was won by KKR.
Weather Update
Rain is unlikely, with only a 2% chance of precipitation, but given IPL’s recent unpredictability, a brief interruption can’t be ruled out.
Match Prediction
KKR’s chances hinge on their spin duo — Narine and Varun — who dominated the last meeting between the two sides. If they fire again, KKR will be favourites.
Where to Watch
Live coverage will be available on the Star Sports Network, and the match can be streamed on the JioCinema app and website.
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