<p>England all-rounder Moeen Ali's availability is uncertain for his side Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s opening clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 due to a visa issue. CSK are scheduled to take on KKR in the opening game of the IPL 2022 season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 26.</p>

<p>Moeen, who is an integral member of the CSK squad, is currently stuck in London as his visa to India has not been approved yet. The England star is waiting for his visa to get processed to leave for India and join CSK's camp ahead of the start of the new season.</p>

<p>CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said the franchise or the player has no idea why his visa has been delayed but expressed confidence that the matter will be sorted out soon. Viswanathan said Moeen will be on the next flight to India as soon as his visa is cleared.</p>

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<p>"We spoke to him about the issue and he is hoping that matter will be resolved soon, all necessary documentation has been done but don't know why his visa approval hasn't come. As soon he will get his Visa he will fly to India and join the team," Viswanathan was quoted as saying by <em>India Today.</em></p>

<p>Moeen will have to undergo a three-day quarantine upon his arrival in India before he can join the rest of the squad for training which makes it difficult for him to be available for the opening game against KKR at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>

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<p>CSK players are currently training in Surat ahead of their opening clash against KKR. A number of overseas players including the likes of Dwayne Bravo, Devon Conway, Adam Milne, Mitchell Santner and Chris Jordan have started training with the rest of the team. Indian stars like Rvindra Jadeja, Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu have also joined CSK's camp ahead of the new season.</p>

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England all-rounder Moeen Ali's availability is uncertain for his side Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s opening clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 due to a visa issue.

England all-rounder Moeen Ali's availability is uncertain for his side Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s opening clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 due to a visa issue. CSK are scheduled to take on KKR in the opening game of the IPL 2022 season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 26. Moeen, who is an integral member of the CSK squad, is currently stuck in London as his visa to India has not been approved yet. The England star is waiting for his visa to get processed to leave for India and join CSK's camp ahead of the start of the new season. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said the franchise or the player has no idea why his visa has been delayed but expressed confidence that the matter will be sorted out soon. Viswanathan said Moeen will be on the next flight to India as soon as his visa is cleared. Also Read: CSK star Robin Uthappa shuts down Pakistani journalist over tweet comparing IPL with PSL "We spoke to him about the issue and he is hoping that matter will be resolved soon, all necessary documentation has been done but don't know why his visa approval hasn't come. As soon he will get his Visa he will fly to India and join the team," Viswanathan was quoted as saying by India Today. Moeen will have to undergo a three-day quarantine upon his arrival in India before he can join the rest of the squad for training which makes it difficult for him to be available for the opening game against KKR at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Also Read: Not Kohli! Jaffer names Indian youngster who should open with Faf du Plessis for RCB in IPL 2022 CSK players are currently training in Surat ahead of their opening clash against KKR. A number of overseas players including the likes of Dwayne Bravo, Devon Conway, Adam Milne, Mitchell Santner and Chris Jordan have started training with the rest of the team. Indian stars like Rvindra Jadeja, Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu have also joined CSK's camp ahead of the new season.

IPL 2022: Moeen Ali's availability for CSK's opener against KKR in doubt as visa issue delays his arrival

<p>The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can rejoice as their superstar opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has joined the squad in Surat on Wednesday (March 16). Ahead of the season-opener, where CSK face two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26, there were doubts about&nbsp;Ruturaj's fitness. For the unversed, the 25-year-old had sustained a&nbsp;wrist injury before the home series against Sri Lanka. Thus, he was at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and has recovered just in time before CSK's first game (at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai).</p>

<p>The official Twitter handle of the CSK franchise shared an update after Ruturaj reached Surat and joined the squad before their departure to Mumbai. <strong>Here's the post:</strong></p>

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<p>Ruturaj was retained by the four-time winners CSK before the mega auction, held in Bengaluru in mid-February. He has become one of the mainstays of the Yellow Army post his resounding success in the latter half of IPL 2020 and dream run in IPL 2021, where he amassed 635 runs and ended with the Orange Cap in Dhoni &amp; Co.'s title-winning campaign.</p>

<p>With a T20 World Cup round the corner, to be held in Australia later this year, Ruturaj will hope for another memorable season with CSK. Another good season will not only grow his stature as a Chennai player and help them retain the title, but it will also help him get more chances in Rohit Sharma-led India's T20I squad before the World Cup, in October-November.</p>


The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can rejoice as their superstar opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has joined the squad in Surat on Wednesday (March 16). Ahead of the season-opener, where CSK face two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26, there were doubts about Ruturaj's fitness.

The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can rejoice as their superstar opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has joined the squad in Surat on Wednesday (March 16). Ahead of the season-opener, where CSK face two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26, there were doubts about Ruturaj's fitness. For the unversed, the 25-year-old had sustained a wrist injury before the home series against Sri Lanka. Thus, he was at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and has recovered just in time before CSK's first game (at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai). The official Twitter handle of the CSK franchise shared an update after Ruturaj reached Surat and joined the squad before their departure to Mumbai. Here's the post: ALSO READ | Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals' parked team bus allegedly attacked in Mumbai before IPL 2022 opener Hi @Ruutu1331! 👋🏼😍#SingamsInSurat #WhistlePodu 💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/gbiSG2rfYP — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) March 16, 2022 × ALSO READ | Huge blow for Mumbai Indians! Suryakumar Yadav unlikely to feature in IPL 2022 opener against Delhi Capitals Ruturaj was retained by the four-time winners CSK before the mega auction, held in Bengaluru in mid-February. He has become one of the mainstays of the Yellow Army post his resounding success in the latter half of IPL 2020 and dream run in IPL 2021, where he amassed 635 runs and ended with the Orange Cap in Dhoni & Co.'s title-winning campaign. With a T20 World Cup round the corner, to be held in Australia later this year, Ruturaj will hope for another memorable season with CSK. Another good season will not only grow his stature as a Chennai player and help them retain the title, but it will also help him get more chances in Rohit Sharma-led India's T20I squad before the World Cup, in October-November.

Huge sigh of relief for CSK! Ruturaj Gaikwad joins MS Dhoni & Co. before IPL 2022 opener - see post

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is all set to get underway from March 26 and the league stage of the tournament will be played across four venues in Mumbai and Pune. This will be the 15th edition of the tournament, which has become one of the biggest sporting leagues in the world over the years. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has already announced the start date and the venues of the tournament but is yet to confirm the official schedule of IPL 2022.</p>

<p>As per a report in the Indian Express, defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on last year's finalists Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the opening game of the season. CSK had defeated KKR by 27 runs in the final of IPL 2021 last year to clinch their fourth title.</p>

<p>This time around, IPL is all set to have a new format with ten teams having been divided into two groups of five each. While CSK are placed in Group B, KKR are in Group B. The two teams will play against each other only once this season as they are part of different groups.</p>

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<p><strong>Dedicated separate lane for IPL teams</strong></p>

<p>The report further adds that the Maharashtra Government is ready to provide full support to the BCCI in making IPL 2022 a successful event. The state government has reportedly promised a separate lane for easy movement of the IPL teams during the course of the tournament.</p>

<p>The separate lane will help the teams in beating the busy traffic in Mumbai and Pune while travelling to the stadiums and training venues. Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)'s ground in Bandra-Kurla Complex and Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane are reportedly set to be used as training facilities for the IPL teams during the tournament.</p>

<p>The Wankhede Stadium and the DY Patil Stadium,&nbsp;Brabourne Stadium and the MCA Stadium in Pune are all set to host the 70 league matches during IPL 2022. The dates and venues for the playoffs are yet to be confirmed by the BCCI.</p>

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is all set to get underway from March 26 and the league stage of the tournament will be played across four venues in Mumbai and Pune.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is all set to get underway from March 26 and the league stage of the tournament will be played across four venues in Mumbai and Pune. This will be the 15th edition of the tournament, which has become one of the biggest sporting leagues in the world over the years. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has already announced the start date and the venues of the tournament but is yet to confirm the official schedule of IPL 2022. As per a report in the Indian Express, defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on last year's finalists Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the opening game of the season. CSK had defeated KKR by 27 runs in the final of IPL 2021 last year to clinch their fourth title. This time around, IPL is all set to have a new format with ten teams having been divided into two groups of five each. While CSK are placed in Group B, KKR are in Group B. The two teams will play against each other only once this season as they are part of different groups. Also Read: IPL 2022 new format explained: Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings headline two groups Dedicated separate lane for IPL teams The report further adds that the Maharashtra Government is ready to provide full support to the BCCI in making IPL 2022 a successful event. The state government has reportedly promised a separate lane for easy movement of the IPL teams during the course of the tournament. The separate lane will help the teams in beating the busy traffic in Mumbai and Pune while travelling to the stadiums and training venues. Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)'s ground in Bandra-Kurla Complex and Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane are reportedly set to be used as training facilities for the IPL teams during the tournament. The Wankhede Stadium and the DY Patil Stadium, Brabourne Stadium and the MCA Stadium in Pune are all set to host the 70 league matches during IPL 2022. The dates and venues for the playoffs are yet to be confirmed by the BCCI.

MS Dhoni's CSK to take on Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022 opener: Report

<p>In the IPL 2021 final, the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In the summit clash, the Yellow Army rode on Faf du Plessis' 86, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali's cameos and Shardul Thakur-Josh Hazlewood's contributions with the ball to beat KKR by 27 runs, in defence of 193.</p>

<p>Talking about the KKR outfit, they were off to a forgettable start in the first leg of IPL 2021, in India. Being in the bottom-half, they revamped in style when the second and final leg kicked off in the UAE. Morgan &amp; Co. rode on Venkatesh Iyer, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Varun Chakravarthy and few others to enter the finale, where they eventually lost to the Chennai-based franchise.</p>

<p>Recalling the finale, Tripathi -- who has now been sold to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the IPL 2022 mega auction -- shared the chat he had with Dhoni after the game.</p>

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<p>“I had a hamstring injury and therefore, I came in lower down the order. I couldn’t score runs (2), I was really struggling to run between the wickets. After I got out, Mahi bhai tapped on my back and said: “Koi nai, aj tumhara day nahi tha, But tune hundred percent try kiya”(It wasn’t your day, but you gave your hundred percent). I was feeling very down since we lost the final, but Mahi bhai came after the game also and spoke to me for a minute or so," Tripathi told&nbsp;<i>News18.</i></p>

<p>“I still remember when I was on my IPL debut, he (Dhoni) came and said, “jaise nets me khel rahe ho, bilkul waise hi khelo” (Play as you play in nets). He treats every player as his younger brother. He guided me throughout the tournament in 2017. Sometimes he scolded me as well. ‘Push hard….do this’. Like when I was playing for Rajasthan Royals and KKR, I used to consult him whenever I got time. “Kya kar rahe ho,”(What are you doing these days) he always used to ask me,” said the 30-year-old.</p>

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<p>At the recently-concluded mega auction, Tripathi made heads turn with as many as three franchises joining a bidding war for him. KKR tried their best to reclaim his services and were involved in an intense bidding clash with CSK and SRH before the right-hander was sold to the latter for INR 85 million (INR 8.5 crore).</p>

<p>Tripathi would hope to set the stage on fire for the Orange Army in the IPL 2022 edition.</p>


In the IPL 2021 final, the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In the summit clash, the Yellow Army rode on Faf du Plessis' 86, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali's cameos and Shardul Thakur-Josh Hazlewood's contributions with the ball to beat KKR by 27 runs, in defence of 193.

In the IPL 2021 final, the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In the summit clash, the Yellow Army rode on Faf du Plessis' 86, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali's cameos and Shardul Thakur-Josh Hazlewood's contributions with the ball to beat KKR by 27 runs, in defence of 193. Talking about the KKR outfit, they were off to a forgettable start in the first leg of IPL 2021, in India. Being in the bottom-half, they revamped in style when the second and final leg kicked off in the UAE. Morgan & Co. rode on Venkatesh Iyer, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Varun Chakravarthy and few others to enter the finale, where they eventually lost to the Chennai-based franchise. Recalling the finale, Tripathi -- who has now been sold to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the IPL 2022 mega auction -- shared the chat he had with Dhoni after the game. ALSO READ | He deserves every penny earned at IPL mega auction: Sunil Gavaskar lavishes huge praise on Indian star “I had a hamstring injury and therefore, I came in lower down the order. I couldn’t score runs (2), I was really struggling to run between the wickets. After I got out, Mahi bhai tapped on my back and said: “Koi nai, aj tumhara day nahi tha, But tune hundred percent try kiya”(It wasn’t your day, but you gave your hundred percent). I was feeling very down since we lost the final, but Mahi bhai came after the game also and spoke to me for a minute or so," Tripathi told News18. “I still remember when I was on my IPL debut, he (Dhoni) came and said, “jaise nets me khel rahe ho, bilkul waise hi khelo” (Play as you play in nets). He treats every player as his younger brother. He guided me throughout the tournament in 2017. Sometimes he scolded me as well. ‘Push hard….do this’. Like when I was playing for Rajasthan Royals and KKR, I used to consult him whenever I got time. “Kya kar rahe ho,”(What are you doing these days) he always used to ask me,” said the 30-year-old. ALSO READ | Deepak Chahar to Liam Livingstone: 5 players who earned biggest pay rise at IPL mega auction At the recently-concluded mega auction, Tripathi made heads turn with as many as three franchises joining a bidding war for him. KKR tried their best to reclaim his services and were involved in an intense bidding clash with CSK and SRH before the right-hander was sold to the latter for INR 85 million (INR 8.5 crore). Tripathi would hope to set the stage on fire for the Orange Army in the IPL 2022 edition.

MS Dhoni tapped on my back: Ex-KKR star player recalls chat with CSK captain after IPL 2021 final

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<p>What a night for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and what a night for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/faf-du-plessis-shardul-thakur-help-ms-dhonis-csk-beat-kkr-by-27-runs-in-ipl-2021-final-to-lift-4th-trophy-421111">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> team as they won the fourth Indian Pemier League title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of the 14th edition of IPL in Dubai on Friday (October 15).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the first innings, Chennai amassed 192-3 with opener Faf du Plessis anchoring their innings with 86 off 59 balls after putting into bat. Ruturaj Gaikwad made 32, while Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37 not out) chipped in with useful cameos.</p>

<p>Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with a 91-run stand between openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer before wheels came off their innings and they finished on 165-9. Morgan made four and only four Kolkata batsmen managed double digit scores. For CSK, Shardul Thakur returned 3-38, while Ravindra Jadeja claimed 2-37 and took two stunning catches to hurt Kolkata.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As the IPL frenzy comes to an end, here are all the awards, that players have won for their stunning performances throughout the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Player of the Match:</strong>&nbsp;CSK's Faf du Plessis won player of the IPL 2021 final match against KKR for his stunning knock of 86 runs off 59 balls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the award, du Plessis said, "That was a great day. 100th IPL game, special day. I loved my time here at CSK, almost 10 years. No 4 in the IPL trophy cabinet is really good."</p>

<p><strong>Emerging Player:&nbsp;</strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad. In all the 16 matches he played, Gaikwad scored 635 runs and emerged as a vital cog for his team.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Fair Play Award:&nbsp;</strong>Rajasthan Royals</p>

<p><strong>Perfect Catch Of The Season:&nbsp;</strong>Ravi Bishnoi of Punjab Kings won the award of Perfect Catch Of The Season for taking a stunning catch of KKR's Sunil Narine in the Match 21 of the season, when the tournament was underway in India. He pulled off the catch with a full-length dive at deep mid-wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Super Striker of the Season:&nbsp;</strong>Delhi Capital's Shimron Hetmyer won striker of the season award for his batting strike rate of 168.05 as he scored 242 in 14 matches he played.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Game Changer of the Season:&nbsp;</strong>Harshal Patel</p>

<p><strong>Maximum Sixes:</strong>&nbsp;PBKS skipper KL Rahul struck maximum sixes in the season that is 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Power player of the season</strong>: Venkatesh Iyer</p>

<p><strong>Purple cap</strong>: RCB's Harshal Patel won the Purple cap for taking 32 wickets in the season in 15 games he played. It is also joint highest ever in IPL with CSK's Dwayne Bravo. His spells included one 5-wicket haul, one 4-wicket haul.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Orange cap</strong>: - Ruturaj Gaikwad won the orange cap. In the IPL 2021 season, the 24-year-old scored 635 runs in 16 games (one hundred, four fifties).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Most valuable player of the season</strong>: Harshal Patel</p>


What a night for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and what a night for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team as they won the fourth Indian Pemier League title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of the 14th edition of IPL in Dubai on Friday (October 15).

What a night for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and what a night for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team as they won the fourth Indian Pemier League title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of the 14th edition of IPL in Dubai on Friday (October 15). In the first innings, Chennai amassed 192-3 with opener Faf du Plessis anchoring their innings with 86 off 59 balls after putting into bat. Ruturaj Gaikwad made 32, while Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37 not out) chipped in with useful cameos. Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with a 91-run stand between openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer before wheels came off their innings and they finished on 165-9. Morgan made four and only four Kolkata batsmen managed double digit scores. For CSK, Shardul Thakur returned 3-38, while Ravindra Jadeja claimed 2-37 and took two stunning catches to hurt Kolkata. ALSO READ | From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Orange Cap winners in IPL history Fantastic FOUR! 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 The @msdhoni-led @ChennaiIPL beat #KKR by 27 runs in the #VIVOIPL #Final & clinch their 4⃣th IPL title. 👏 👏 #CSKvKKR A round of applause for @KKRiders, who are the runners-up of the season. 👍 👍 Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/JOEYUSwYSt pic.twitter.com/PQGanwi3H3 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021 × As the IPL frenzy comes to an end, here are all the awards, that players have won for their stunning performances throughout the season. Player of the Match: CSK's Faf du Plessis won player of the IPL 2021 final match against KKR for his stunning knock of 86 runs off 59 balls. After winning the award, du Plessis said, "That was a great day. 100th IPL game, special day. I loved my time here at CSK, almost 10 years. No 4 in the IPL trophy cabinet is really good." Emerging Player: Ruturaj Gaikwad. In all the 16 matches he played, Gaikwad scored 635 runs and emerged as a vital cog for his team. ALSO READ | CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final Fair Play Award: Rajasthan Royals Perfect Catch Of The Season: Ravi Bishnoi of Punjab Kings won the award of Perfect Catch Of The Season for taking a stunning catch of KKR's Sunil Narine in the Match 21 of the season, when the tournament was underway in India. He pulled off the catch with a full-length dive at deep mid-wicket. Super Striker of the Season: Delhi Capital's Shimron Hetmyer won striker of the season award for his batting strike rate of 168.05 as he scored 242 in 14 matches he played. Game Changer of the Season: Harshal Patel Maximum Sixes: PBKS skipper KL Rahul struck maximum sixes in the season that is 30. Power player of the season: Venkatesh Iyer Purple cap: RCB's Harshal Patel won the Purple cap for taking 32 wickets in the season in 15 games he played. It is also joint highest ever in IPL with CSK's Dwayne Bravo. His spells included one 5-wicket haul, one 4-wicket haul. Orange cap: - Ruturaj Gaikwad won the orange cap. In the IPL 2021 season, the 24-year-old scored 635 runs in 16 games (one hundred, four fifties). Most valuable player of the season: Harshal Patel

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<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the coveted Indian Premier League trophy for the fourth time after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final clash of the 14th edition of IPL at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 15). After posting a formidable total of 192/3, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur impressed with their bowling skills to restrict KKR at 165/9. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We shuffled a few players, we used them in different ways," Dhoni said of their turnaround after collecting the trophy.</p>

<p>"It was important to take responsibility and we had match-winners coming game after game and performing. People who were in form, they made sure they were scoring throughout the tournament, and everybody else was chipping in," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the first innings, Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls as CSK made 192 for three in the IPL 2021 summit clash. He continued his fine form as he struck seven fours and three sixes during his knock after CSK were invited to bat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He first put up 61 runs with his opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad (32) and that was followed by a 63-run stand with Robin Uthappa (31 off 15 balls) for the second wicket.&nbsp;Gaikwad claimed the orange cap as the tournament's leading scorer.&nbsp;Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37 not out) made useful contributions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moeen Ali then made a late flourish with a stroke-filled 37 not out off 20 balls, laced with two fours and three sixes as he stitched a 68-run stand with du Plessis.&nbsp;CSK added 112 runs in the back end of their innings after they were 80 for one at the halfway mark.</p>

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<p>Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer smashing individual fifties. Gill made 51 and Iyer scored 50 before wheels came off their innings and two-time champions Kolkata, cruising at 91-0 in the 11th over, eventually finished on 165-9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shardul Thakur (3-38) dismissed Iyer and Nitish Rana in the same over, and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja also bowled a two-wicket over to rip the heart out of Kolkata's middle order.</p>

<p>All-rounder Jadeja also took two stunning catches in the deep as Chennai, who missed the playoff for the first time last year, went on to claim the title.</p>

<p>Morgan scored four as his lean run with the bat continued ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup beginning on Sunday. "Our guys fought incredibly hard and performed but today, unfortunately, proved just one game too many," said the England captain.&nbsp;For KKR, Sunil Narine took two wickets for 26 runs.</p>

<p>The second half of this year's IPL was shifted to the United Arab Emirates following a COVID-19 surge in India.</p>


Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the coveted Indian Premier League trophy for the fourth time after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final clash of the 14th edition of IPL at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 15).

Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the coveted Indian Premier League trophy for the fourth time after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final clash of the 14th edition of IPL at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 15). After posting a formidable total of 192/3, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur impressed with their bowling skills to restrict KKR at 165/9. "We shuffled a few players, we used them in different ways," Dhoni said of their turnaround after collecting the trophy. "It was important to take responsibility and we had match-winners coming game after game and performing. People who were in form, they made sure they were scoring throughout the tournament, and everybody else was chipping in," he added. ALSO READ | From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Orange Cap winners in IPL history Urs Anbuden Everywhere 😍🥳#SuperCham21ons#CSKvKKR #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/d1o6VNnxE4 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) October 15, 2021 × Fantastic FOUR! 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 The @msdhoni-led @ChennaiIPL beat #KKR by 27 runs in the #VIVOIPL #Final & clinch their 4⃣th IPL title. 👏 👏 #CSKvKKR A round of applause for @KKRiders, who are the runners-up of the season. 👍 👍 Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/JOEYUSwYSt pic.twitter.com/PQGanwi3H3 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021 × ALSO READ | CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final In the first innings, Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls as CSK made 192 for three in the IPL 2021 summit clash. He continued his fine form as he struck seven fours and three sixes during his knock after CSK were invited to bat. He first put up 61 runs with his opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad (32) and that was followed by a 63-run stand with Robin Uthappa (31 off 15 balls) for the second wicket. Gaikwad claimed the orange cap as the tournament's leading scorer. Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37 not out) made useful contributions. Moeen Ali then made a late flourish with a stroke-filled 37 not out off 20 balls, laced with two fours and three sixes as he stitched a 68-run stand with du Plessis. CSK added 112 runs in the back end of their innings after they were 80 for one at the halfway mark. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: 'Extremely proud of the fight the boys have put in,' says KKR skipper Eoin Morgan Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer smashing individual fifties. Gill made 51 and Iyer scored 50 before wheels came off their innings and two-time champions Kolkata, cruising at 91-0 in the 11th over, eventually finished on 165-9. Shardul Thakur (3-38) dismissed Iyer and Nitish Rana in the same over, and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja also bowled a two-wicket over to rip the heart out of Kolkata's middle order. All-rounder Jadeja also took two stunning catches in the deep as Chennai, who missed the playoff for the first time last year, went on to claim the title. Morgan scored four as his lean run with the bat continued ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup beginning on Sunday. "Our guys fought incredibly hard and performed but today, unfortunately, proved just one game too many," said the England captain. For KKR, Sunil Narine took two wickets for 26 runs. The second half of this year's IPL was shifted to the United Arab Emirates following a COVID-19 surge in India.

Faf du Plessis, Shardul Thakur help MS Dhoni's CSK beat KKR by 27 runs in IPL 2021 final to lift 4th trophy

IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings clinch title for the fourth time: Highlights of CSK vs KKR final clash

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan said he is "extremely proud" of the fight the team put in the final match of Indian Premier League 2021 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (October 15). Morgan especially lauded the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer for putting in remarkable performances throughout the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the post-match presentation, Morgan said, "Extremely proud of the fight the boys have put in. Today unfortunately wasn't ours. Venkatesh is new to this platform but has a huge future. Him and Gill have been the cornerstone of our batting. The energy Tripathi showed was absolutely outstanding."&nbsp;</p>

<p>KKR had finished the India leg of IPL 2021 with just two wins from seven games, but shift to UAE brought about a significant change as the side went on to win matches to reach the final. Venkatesh Iyer proved a great find as he changed the dynamics of the side while coming out to open along with Gill.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We are extremely proud of the fight we have shown. The character and fight are a trademark. Our owners - Shahrukh, Venky have been absolutely outstanding. The guys fought incredibly hard and performed. Iyer and Gill have been outstanding. Ventakesh is new to this platform. They have been the cornerstone of our batting. Tripathi left everything out there today. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury," Morgan told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game ended.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the match, Faf du Plessis' 86-run knock inspired the team to post 192/3 and eventually defeat KKR by 27 runs. With this, MS Dhoni's lineup won the IPL trophy for the fourth time, having previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011 and 2018. &nbsp;</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan said he is "extremely proud" of the fight the team put in the final match of Indian Premier League 2021 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (October 15).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan said he is "extremely proud" of the fight the team put in the final match of Indian Premier League 2021 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (October 15). Morgan especially lauded the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer for putting in remarkable performances throughout the season. During the post-match presentation, Morgan said, "Extremely proud of the fight the boys have put in. Today unfortunately wasn't ours. Venkatesh is new to this platform but has a huge future. Him and Gill have been the cornerstone of our batting. The energy Tripathi showed was absolutely outstanding." KKR had finished the India leg of IPL 2021 with just two wins from seven games, but shift to UAE brought about a significant change as the side went on to win matches to reach the final. Venkatesh Iyer proved a great find as he changed the dynamics of the side while coming out to open along with Gill. ALSO READ | From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021 Not the way we wanted to end the season but it’s been a journey to remember. Thank you to all you fans for believing in us & always getting behind us in not only the good times but the toughest of times as well. For the fans. For the badge. Always. 💜💛#KKR #AmiKKR #WeAreKKR pic.twitter.com/R6WlnCpufg — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 15, 2021 × 💔 pic.twitter.com/SzHwQjZumW — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 15, 2021 × "We are extremely proud of the fight we have shown. The character and fight are a trademark. Our owners - Shahrukh, Venky have been absolutely outstanding. The guys fought incredibly hard and performed. Iyer and Gill have been outstanding. Ventakesh is new to this platform. They have been the cornerstone of our batting. Tripathi left everything out there today. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury," Morgan told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game ended. During the match, Faf du Plessis' 86-run knock inspired the team to post 192/3 and eventually defeat KKR by 27 runs. With this, MS Dhoni's lineup won the IPL trophy for the fourth time, having previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011 and 2018.

IPL 2021: 'Extremely proud of the fight the boys have put in,' says KKR skipper Eoin Morgan

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition is the first-ever season to be played in two halves. After the Indian leg was interrupted and abandoned abruptly during early May, due to the second wave of Covid-19 crisis, the second and final leg finally commenced after over four months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus, the current edition has been different, dealing with several challenges. Finally, it is now set to bid goodbye with the season-finale to take place on Friday (October 15) between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After 59 enthralling contests, the stage is set for the blockbuster finale where CSK will lock horns with KKR. So far, both sides have had impressive yet contrasting fortunes. While the MS Dhoni-led Yellow Army started off with a loss in their season-opener, they ended the first leg as the second-best side. In the UAE leg, they earned back-to-back wins before a three-match losing streak -- ahead of the playoffs -- caused some concerns in their camp.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Nonetheless, CSK beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in Qualifier 1 as they showed their experience when it mattered the most. KKR, on the other hand, had a torrid time in the India leg; ending with two wins from seven games. However, they have smartly adapted to surfaces and displayed their aggressive approach to reach the final. Entering the finale with four successive wins, although three of them coming at Sharjah, the two-time winners will give CSK a tough run.</p>

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<p><strong>Match prediction for CSK vs KKR finale:&nbsp;</strong>It is really tough to pick a winner for the summit clash. CSK have a 3-match winning streak over KKR. KKR, meanwhile, have never lost an IPL finale (winning in 2012 and 2014). In the last five games, KKR have won four fixtures. CSK, on the other hand, have lost three.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Yellow Army will still have a slight edge into the final; having played their last three games at the same venue. KKR mastered the conditions in Sharjah but will now have to adapt at a different venue, for one final time. Nonetheless, their last game at Dubai led them to a 6-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). CSK-KKR's last tie was also held at Dubai, where Dhoni-led franchise won the game by two wickets in the final over.</p>

<p>Talking about the playing XIs, KKR might reintroduce Andre Russell, who likes playing vs CSK. Meanwhile, Dhoni &amp; Co. are expected to remain unchanged. In the bowling department, KKR have a slight edge due to their spinners but CSK are well ahead of them in batting. There isn't much to separate between both sides. CSK have remained at their dominant best whereas KKR have had a massive turnaround -- which makes them really dangerous -- but seems like stars are aligned to take an experienced CSK to their fourth title.&nbsp;</p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition is the first-ever season to be played in two halves. After the Indian leg was interrupted and abandoned abruptly during early May, due to the second wave of Covid-19 crisis, the second and final leg finally commenced after over four months.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition is the first-ever season to be played in two halves. After the Indian leg was interrupted and abandoned abruptly during early May, due to the second wave of Covid-19 crisis, the second and final leg finally commenced after over four months. Thus, the current edition has been different, dealing with several challenges. Finally, it is now set to bid goodbye with the season-finale to take place on Friday (October 15) between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. After 59 enthralling contests, the stage is set for the blockbuster finale where CSK will lock horns with KKR. So far, both sides have had impressive yet contrasting fortunes. While the MS Dhoni-led Yellow Army started off with a loss in their season-opener, they ended the first leg as the second-best side. In the UAE leg, they earned back-to-back wins before a three-match losing streak -- ahead of the playoffs -- caused some concerns in their camp. ALSO READ | IPL 2021 final: Michael Vaughan predicts one BIG change in KKR line-up ahead of CSK face-off Nonetheless, CSK beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in Qualifier 1 as they showed their experience when it mattered the most. KKR, on the other hand, had a torrid time in the India leg; ending with two wins from seven games. However, they have smartly adapted to surfaces and displayed their aggressive approach to reach the final. Entering the finale with four successive wins, although three of them coming at Sharjah, the two-time winners will give CSK a tough run. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: KKR set up title clash with CSK after defeating Delhi Capitals in a last-over thriller Match prediction for CSK vs KKR finale: It is really tough to pick a winner for the summit clash. CSK have a 3-match winning streak over KKR. KKR, meanwhile, have never lost an IPL finale (winning in 2012 and 2014). In the last five games, KKR have won four fixtures. CSK, on the other hand, have lost three. The Yellow Army will still have a slight edge into the final; having played their last three games at the same venue. KKR mastered the conditions in Sharjah but will now have to adapt at a different venue, for one final time. Nonetheless, their last game at Dubai led them to a 6-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). CSK-KKR's last tie was also held at Dubai, where Dhoni-led franchise won the game by two wickets in the final over. Talking about the playing XIs, KKR might reintroduce Andre Russell, who likes playing vs CSK. Meanwhile, Dhoni & Co. are expected to remain unchanged. In the bowling department, KKR have a slight edge due to their spinners but CSK are well ahead of them in batting. There isn't much to separate between both sides. CSK have remained at their dominant best whereas KKR have had a massive turnaround -- which makes them really dangerous -- but seems like stars are aligned to take an experienced CSK to their fourth title.

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final prediction: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash?

<p>Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni became the first captain to lead a side in 300 T20 matches during CSK's Indian Premier League 2021 final clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday (October 15) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Apart from Dhoni, Daren Sammy (208) is the only other player to have captained teams in more than 200 T20s. The match against KKR is also the ninth IPL final for Dhoni as a CSK leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reflecting on the same, Dhoni during the toss said, "It's been a long time. We started T20 in around 2005-06 and most of the games have been franchise cricket and in the last five years there have been a lot of T20 games in international cricket as well."</p>

<p>Apart from Dhoni, two other CSK players have also made a milestone in the IPL 2021 final clash and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and the South African batter Faf du Plessis are playing their 200th and 100th IPL match, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Du Plessis has been a beast this season, scoring 547 runs in a total of 15 matches. In his entire IPL career, the South African has gathered 2849 runs.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Jadeja has scored 227 runs and snatched 11 wickets in 15 matches this season. In his entire IPL career, the Indian has scored 2386 runs and took 125 wickets.</p>


Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni became the first captain to lead a side in 300 T20 matches during CSK's Indian Premier League 2021 final clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday (October 15) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni became the first captain to lead a side in 300 T20 matches during CSK's Indian Premier League 2021 final clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday (October 15) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Apart from Dhoni, Daren Sammy (208) is the only other player to have captained teams in more than 200 T20s. The match against KKR is also the ninth IPL final for Dhoni as a CSK leader. Reflecting on the same, Dhoni during the toss said, "It's been a long time. We started T20 in around 2005-06 and most of the games have been franchise cricket and in the last five years there have been a lot of T20 games in international cricket as well." Apart from Dhoni, two other CSK players have also made a milestone in the IPL 2021 final clash and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and the South African batter Faf du Plessis are playing their 200th and 100th IPL match, respectively. ALSO READ | Virender Sehwag names uncapped Indian star KKR should retain ahead of IPL mega auction We #Yellove you 300* Thala 💛#CSKvKKR #WhistlePodu 🦁 pic.twitter.com/q7wgnxmKTT — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) October 15, 2021 × The Super Kings Going Miles together 🦁#CSKvKKR #WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛 pic.twitter.com/fQivdaXwDG — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) October 15, 2021 × ALSO READ | When Manvinder Bisla tormented MS Dhoni & Co.! Here's what happened in last IPL final between CSK and KKR Du Plessis has been a beast this season, scoring 547 runs in a total of 15 matches. In his entire IPL career, the South African has gathered 2849 runs. On the other hand, Jadeja has scored 227 runs and snatched 11 wickets in 15 matches this season. In his entire IPL career, the Indian has scored 2386 runs and took 125 wickets.

300, 200 and 100: CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have their eyes set on an elusive fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) crown as they gear up to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of IPL 2021. CSK have a fabulous record when it comes to the playoffs and will be playing their ninth IPL final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday.</p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might not have played as many finals as CSK but they have won both the summit clashes that they have featured in so far and remain unbeaten in IPL finals. It is expected to be a nail-biter when the two top teams go up against each other in the final of IPL 2021.</p>

<p>Out of the two finals that KKR have played so far in the IPL, their first showdown was against none other than CSK. Led by Gautam Gambhir back then, KKR had chased down a strong target of 191 runs comfortably to stun MS Dhoni &amp; Co. and lift their maiden IPL title. That also remains to be the last meeting between CSK and KKR in an IPL final.</p>

<p><strong>Here is a look back at what transpired when CSK and KKR met in the 2012 IPL final:</strong></p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings struggled to make it to the playoffs and had entered the knockout stages as the fourth-placed side in IPL 2012 with 17 points from 16 matches. However, once in the playoffs, the Dhoni-led side found the winning momentum.</p>

<p>CSK were up against Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator where they batted first and posted a hefty total of 187 runs in Bengaluru to beat MI by 38 runs and progress to the second Qualifier. CSK continued their emphatic run and defeated Delhi Capitals by a staggering margin of 86 runs in the knockout tie to secure a spot in the final against KKR.</p>

<p>CSK were favourites against Gambhir's KKR in the summit clash considering they had won back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011. However, Manvinder Bisla turned the tie on its head with his stunning batting performance in the all-important game.</p>

<p>Despite posting a big total of 190 runs on the board, batting first, CSK ended up losing the final by five wickets with two balls to spare as uncapped Bisla produced the knock of his life to see KKR through under pressure. Bisla opened the batting with skipper Gautam Gambhir in the final but soon lost his partner as the left-hander was dismissed cheaply on 2 off 4 balls.</p>

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<p>However, what followed was a truly sensational knock by the Haryana batsman. Bisla went on to score a match-winning 89 off just 48 balls laced with 8 fours and 5 sixes. He combined with all-rounder Jacques Kallis (69) to help KKR chase down the target with two balls to spare and clinch their maiden IPL title.</p>

<p>Bisla's 48-ball 89 was the second-highest score by a batsman in an IPL final at the time. He had not fired throughout the season but stepped up in the final to take the CSK bowlers to the cleaners and torment their bowling attack. with his aggressive batting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, KKR went on to win their second IPL title in 2014 while CSK had to wait for seven years to win their third IPL title in 2018.</p>

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have their eyes set on an elusive fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) crown as they gear up to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of IPL 2021.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have their eyes set on an elusive fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) crown as they gear up to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of IPL 2021. CSK have a fabulous record when it comes to the playoffs and will be playing their ninth IPL final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might not have played as many finals as CSK but they have won both the summit clashes that they have featured in so far and remain unbeaten in IPL finals. It is expected to be a nail-biter when the two top teams go up against each other in the final of IPL 2021. Out of the two finals that KKR have played so far in the IPL, their first showdown was against none other than CSK. Led by Gautam Gambhir back then, KKR had chased down a strong target of 191 runs comfortably to stun MS Dhoni & Co. and lift their maiden IPL title. That also remains to be the last meeting between CSK and KKR in an IPL final. Here is a look back at what transpired when CSK and KKR met in the 2012 IPL final: Chennai Super Kings struggled to make it to the playoffs and had entered the knockout stages as the fourth-placed side in IPL 2012 with 17 points from 16 matches. However, once in the playoffs, the Dhoni-led side found the winning momentum. CSK were up against Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator where they batted first and posted a hefty total of 187 runs in Bengaluru to beat MI by 38 runs and progress to the second Qualifier. CSK continued their emphatic run and defeated Delhi Capitals by a staggering margin of 86 runs in the knockout tie to secure a spot in the final against KKR. CSK were favourites against Gambhir's KKR in the summit clash considering they had won back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011. However, Manvinder Bisla turned the tie on its head with his stunning batting performance in the all-important game. Despite posting a big total of 190 runs on the board, batting first, CSK ended up losing the final by five wickets with two balls to spare as uncapped Bisla produced the knock of his life to see KKR through under pressure. Bisla opened the batting with skipper Gautam Gambhir in the final but soon lost his partner as the left-hander was dismissed cheaply on 2 off 4 balls. Also Read: A look at top 5 highest and lowest totals in IPL finals as CSK battle KKR for elusive trophy However, what followed was a truly sensational knock by the Haryana batsman. Bisla went on to score a match-winning 89 off just 48 balls laced with 8 fours and 5 sixes. He combined with all-rounder Jacques Kallis (69) to help KKR chase down the target with two balls to spare and clinch their maiden IPL title. Bisla's 48-ball 89 was the second-highest score by a batsman in an IPL final at the time. He had not fired throughout the season but stepped up in the final to take the CSK bowlers to the cleaners and torment their bowling attack. with his aggressive batting. Later, KKR went on to win their second IPL title in 2014 while CSK had to wait for seven years to win their third IPL title in 2018.

When Manvinder Bisla tormented MS Dhoni & Co.! Here's what happened in last IPL final between CSK and KKR

<p>MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up for the IPL 2021 final, where the Yellow Army will lock horns with the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Yellow Army have entered their 9th IPL final whereas the 40-year-old Dhoni will be playing his 10th finale, in the tournament-history. Thus, he will be desperate to take CSK to their fourth title. The wicketkeeper-batsman has been very good behind the stumps and has also led the team magnificently in the current edition, however, his batting has been a huge letdown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nonetheless, Dhoni came to his own during the Qualifier 1 between CSK and Delhi Capitals (DC), at Dubai. Coming out to bat at No. 7, with Chennai needing 19 off 9 balls, the superstar cricketer played a brilliant cameo (6-ball 18*) to take his side past the finish line. He will now look to contribute in a similar manner in the summit clash and the veteran cricketer was seen nailing his helicopter shot at the CSK nets. <strong>Here's the video:</strong></p>

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<p>For the unversed, Dhoni will also become the first player to lead for the 300th time in T20s when he comes out for the toss during CSK-KKR finale in the 14th edition. In 299 matches, Dhoni has 176 wins and 118 losses, winning the T20 World Cup, 2016 Asia Cup T20 for Team India and taking CSK to the Champions League (CLT20) title twice and IPL trophy on three occasions.</p>

<p>Will Dhoni lead CSK to their fourth title in his 300th T20 as captain? Only time will tell...</p>


MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up for the IPL 2021 final, where the Yellow Army will lock horns with the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up for the IPL 2021 final, where the Yellow Army will lock horns with the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15). The Yellow Army have entered their 9th IPL final whereas the 40-year-old Dhoni will be playing his 10th finale, in the tournament-history. Thus, he will be desperate to take CSK to their fourth title. The wicketkeeper-batsman has been very good behind the stumps and has also led the team magnificently in the current edition, however, his batting has been a huge letdown. Nonetheless, Dhoni came to his own during the Qualifier 1 between CSK and Delhi Capitals (DC), at Dubai. Coming out to bat at No. 7, with Chennai needing 19 off 9 balls, the superstar cricketer played a brilliant cameo (6-ball 18*) to take his side past the finish line. He will now look to contribute in a similar manner in the summit clash and the veteran cricketer was seen nailing his helicopter shot at the CSK nets. Here's the video: ALSO READ | A look at top 5 highest and lowest totals in IPL finals as CSK battle KKR for elusive trophy View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) × ALSO READ | CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final: RECORD ALERT! MS Dhoni set to become first captain to lead in 300 T20s For the unversed, Dhoni will also become the first player to lead for the 300th time in T20s when he comes out for the toss during CSK-KKR finale in the 14th edition. In 299 matches, Dhoni has 176 wins and 118 losses, winning the T20 World Cup, 2016 Asia Cup T20 for Team India and taking CSK to the Champions League (CLT20) title twice and IPL trophy on three occasions. Will Dhoni lead CSK to their fourth title in his 300th T20 as captain? Only time will tell...

Helicopter shot loading! MS Dhoni resorts to his trademark stroke at the nets before CSK's IPL 2021 final

<p>Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Expressing his thoughts on the batting forms of skippers of both the teams — MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan, Steyn said that their captaincy skills helped the teams get to the final despite the fact that both of them failed to impress with their individual performance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Their captaincy has helped their teams get to the final, but with one game to go, you worry it will catch up to them," said Steyn in a conversation on ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Class is permanent with someone like MS Dhoni. He came out the other day (Qualifier 1) and was able to get his team over the line. I feel he has probably got it between his teeth, whereas Eoin Morgan might just be struggling a bit more with the bat, and KKR might just run out of their luck, so as to speak," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If we talk about both the captains,&nbsp;while Dhoni showed signs of redemption in the knockout game against Delhi Capitals, Morgan registered a duck before KKR sealed a win to set up a final clash with CSK.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>MS Dhoni-led CSK has won the IPL title thrice and after putting on a dismal show in the 2020 season in UAE, the side made a remarkable comeback this year and some fearless cricket from the franchise has seen Dhoni's men reach the finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Morgan's side was completely down and out in the India leg as the side had won just two games out of seven. However, travelling to the UAE brought about a change in fortunes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Venkatesh Iyer's inclusion provided the much-needed boost to the batting lineup and the Kolkata-based franchise has been playing fearless cricket. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too this season.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15).

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15). Expressing his thoughts on the batting forms of skippers of both the teams — MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan, Steyn said that their captaincy skills helped the teams get to the final despite the fact that both of them failed to impress with their individual performance. ALSO READ | Here's why Sanjay Manjrekar feels IPL 2021 has been 'most frustrating' to watch "Their captaincy has helped their teams get to the final, but with one game to go, you worry it will catch up to them," said Steyn in a conversation on ESPNcricinfo. "Class is permanent with someone like MS Dhoni. He came out the other day (Qualifier 1) and was able to get his team over the line. I feel he has probably got it between his teeth, whereas Eoin Morgan might just be struggling a bit more with the bat, and KKR might just run out of their luck, so as to speak," he added. If we talk about both the captains, while Dhoni showed signs of redemption in the knockout game against Delhi Capitals, Morgan registered a duck before KKR sealed a win to set up a final clash with CSK. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'We don't have a keeper like MS Dhoni' - Virat Kohli teases Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup promo MS Dhoni-led CSK has won the IPL title thrice and after putting on a dismal show in the 2020 season in UAE, the side made a remarkable comeback this year and some fearless cricket from the franchise has seen Dhoni's men reach the finals. On the other hand, Morgan's side was completely down and out in the India leg as the side had won just two games out of seven. However, travelling to the UAE brought about a change in fortunes. Venkatesh Iyer's inclusion provided the much-needed boost to the batting lineup and the Kolkata-based franchise has been playing fearless cricket. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too this season. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2021: Dale Steyn has his say on captaincy skills of CSK's MS Dhoni and KKR's Eoin Morgan

<p>The countdown for IPL 2021 final has started and the 2021 champions are set to be crowned in a few hours from now. MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be up against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final of IPL 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 15).</p>

<p>CSK have showcased incredible pedigree over the years when it comes to playing finals and will be making their ninth appearance in the summit clash of the cash-rich league this year. KKR, on the other hand, have managed to reach only two IPL finals and have won both of them.</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings hold the record for the second-highest total in the history of IPL finals with 205 runs against RCB in the final of the 2011 edition of the tournament. Sunrisers Hyderabad had&nbsp;posted the highest ever total in an IPL final so far with 208 runs against RCB in 2016 final.</p>

<p>KKR's 200 and 192 runs against Punjab Kings and CSK in the 2014 and 2012 finals respectively, also features in the top five highest totals in IPL finals so far. Ahead of the blockbuster clash between the two teams, here is a look at the highest totals in the history of the IPL finals.</p>

<p><strong>Top five highest total in IPL finals:</strong></p>

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad - 208 runs vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2016)</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings - 205 runs vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2011)</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians - 202 runs vs Chennai Super Kings (2015)</p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders - 200 runs vs Kings XI Punjab (2014)</p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders - 192 runs vs Chennai Super Kings (2012)</p>

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<p>Chennai Super Kings have the lowest total to their name in an IPL final. Dhoni &amp; Co. had managed only 125 runs against Mumbai Indians in 2013 final and lost the game by 23 runs while chasing the target of 149 runs. Mumbai Indians had posted the third-lowest total of 129 runs in the 2017 IPL final but went on to win by 1 run to lift their third trophy.</p>

<p><strong>Top five lowest totals in IPL finals:</strong></p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings - 125 runs vs Mumbai Indians in 2013&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rising Pune Supergiant - 128 runs vs Mumbai Indians in 2017</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians - 129 runs vs Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017&nbsp;</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore - 137 runs vs Deccan Chargers in 2009</p>

<p>Deccan Chargers - 143 runs vs RCB in 2009<br />
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The countdown for IPL 2021 final has started and the 2021 champions are set to be crowned in a few hours from now. MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be up against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final of IPL 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 15).

The countdown for IPL 2021 final has started and the 2021 champions are set to be crowned in a few hours from now. MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be up against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final of IPL 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 15). CSK have showcased incredible pedigree over the years when it comes to playing finals and will be making their ninth appearance in the summit clash of the cash-rich league this year. KKR, on the other hand, have managed to reach only two IPL finals and have won both of them. Chennai Super Kings hold the record for the second-highest total in the history of IPL finals with 205 runs against RCB in the final of the 2011 edition of the tournament. Sunrisers Hyderabad had posted the highest ever total in an IPL final so far with 208 runs against RCB in 2016 final. KKR's 200 and 192 runs against Punjab Kings and CSK in the 2014 and 2012 finals respectively, also features in the top five highest totals in IPL finals so far. Ahead of the blockbuster clash between the two teams, here is a look at the highest totals in the history of the IPL finals. Top five highest total in IPL finals: Sunrisers Hyderabad - 208 runs vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2016) Chennai Super Kings - 205 runs vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2011) Mumbai Indians - 202 runs vs Chennai Super Kings (2015) Kolkata Knight Riders - 200 runs vs Kings XI Punjab (2014) Kolkata Knight Riders - 192 runs vs Chennai Super Kings (2012) Also Read: Retired MS Dhoni has performed better than Eoin Morgan: Gautam Gambhir Chennai Super Kings have the lowest total to their name in an IPL final. Dhoni & Co. had managed only 125 runs against Mumbai Indians in 2013 final and lost the game by 23 runs while chasing the target of 149 runs. Mumbai Indians had posted the third-lowest total of 129 runs in the 2017 IPL final but went on to win by 1 run to lift their third trophy. Top five lowest totals in IPL finals: Chennai Super Kings - 125 runs vs Mumbai Indians in 2013 Rising Pune Supergiant - 128 runs vs Mumbai Indians in 2017 Mumbai Indians - 129 runs vs Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017 Royal Challengers Bangalore - 137 runs vs Deccan Chargers in 2009 Deccan Chargers - 143 runs vs RCB in 2009

A look at top 5 highest and lowest totals in IPL finals as CSK battle KKR for elusive trophy

<p>Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has given his take on the captaincy debate between MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both Dhoni and Morgan have not had great seasons on the personal front and have underperformed despite their respective sides managing to make it to the summit clash of the tournament.</p>

<p>Dhoni and Morgan have been brilliant with their captaincy but have failed to deliver consistently with the bat. Dhoni, who retired from international cricket last year, has struggled to find his rhythm and has so far managed to score 114 runs in 15 matches this season. Morgan too has had an underwhelming season and has amassed only 129 runs in 15 matches.</p>

<p>However, they have both managed to inspire their respective sides into the final of the tournament and now stand a step away from clinching the elusive trophy. While sharing his views on the captaincy debate ahead of the IPL 2021 final, Gambhir said it will be wrong to compare Dhoni and Morgan as the CSK captain has already retired from international cricket and it's understood that he will struggle due to lack of regular game time.</p>

<p>Gambhir feels a retired Dhoni has performed well with the bat and as a captain that Morgan, who leads England in limited-overs cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Comparing their forms is very wrong in itself because MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket and the second player is the captain of his national team. You should not compare apples with oranges,"&nbsp;Gambhir said on <em>ESPNCricinfo</em>.</p>

<p>"MS Dhoni hasn't played international cricket for so long and it's acceptable if he's not in form or is contributing less. But on the other hand, Morgan is playing international cricket. Still, if you look at their performances, MS Dhoni has performed better than Morgan even with the bat," he added.</p>

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<p>While CSK had a comfortable run to the playoffs, becoming the first team to seal a spot in the top this season, Morgan's KKR sparked a dramatic turnaround by winning five out of their seven games in the UAE leg to become the last team to enter playoffs.</p>

<p>KKR then got the better of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals to reach the final where they will be up against nine-time finalists CSK at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. It remains to be seen who will come out on top in the battle between Dhoni and Morgan.</p>


Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has given his take on the captaincy debate between MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has given his take on the captaincy debate between MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both Dhoni and Morgan have not had great seasons on the personal front and have underperformed despite their respective sides managing to make it to the summit clash of the tournament. Dhoni and Morgan have been brilliant with their captaincy but have failed to deliver consistently with the bat. Dhoni, who retired from international cricket last year, has struggled to find his rhythm and has so far managed to score 114 runs in 15 matches this season. Morgan too has had an underwhelming season and has amassed only 129 runs in 15 matches. However, they have both managed to inspire their respective sides into the final of the tournament and now stand a step away from clinching the elusive trophy. While sharing his views on the captaincy debate ahead of the IPL 2021 final, Gambhir said it will be wrong to compare Dhoni and Morgan as the CSK captain has already retired from international cricket and it's understood that he will struggle due to lack of regular game time. Gambhir feels a retired Dhoni has performed well with the bat and as a captain that Morgan, who leads England in limited-overs cricket. "Comparing their forms is very wrong in itself because MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket and the second player is the captain of his national team. You should not compare apples with oranges," Gambhir said on ESPNCricinfo. "MS Dhoni hasn't played international cricket for so long and it's acceptable if he's not in form or is contributing less. But on the other hand, Morgan is playing international cricket. Still, if you look at their performances, MS Dhoni has performed better than Morgan even with the bat," he added. Also Read: IPL 2021 final - RECORD ALERT! MS Dhoni set to become first captain to lead in 300 T20s While CSK had a comfortable run to the playoffs, becoming the first team to seal a spot in the top this season, Morgan's KKR sparked a dramatic turnaround by winning five out of their seven games in the UAE leg to become the last team to enter playoffs. KKR then got the better of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals to reach the final where they will be up against nine-time finalists CSK at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. It remains to be seen who will come out on top in the battle between Dhoni and Morgan.

Retired MS Dhoni has performed better than Eoin Morgan: Gautam Gambhir on captaincy debate ahead of IPL final

<p>MS Dhoni remains a legendary name in world cricket. The Jharkhand-born cricketer made his international debut in 2004 and retired from the highest level on August 15, 2020. Despite his retirement, he remains a big name in the cricketing fraternity and the 40-year-old is gearing up for his 10th IPL final as the three-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2021 finale, on Friday (October 15).</p>

<p>Ahead of the summit clash of the 14th edition, Dhoni is set to attain a massive record. The legendary CSK captain will become the first player to captain in 300 T20s when he takes on the field for the Yellow Army versus Eoin Morgan-led KKR, at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Most matches as captain in T20s</strong></p>

<p><strong>MS Dhoni - 299 (Won - 176, Lost- 118)</strong><br />
Daren Sammy - 208 (W- 104, L- 97)<br />
Virat Kohli - 185 (W- 91, L-83)<br />
Gautam Gambhir - 170 (W- 98, L-70)<br />
Rohit Sharma - 153 (W- 94, L-55)</p>

<p>Talking about Dhoni's T20 career, the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has amassed a staggering 6,935 runs at 38.31 with 27 half-centuries. As a captain, the former Team India and current CSK skipper has won every major title in the shortest format -- T20 World Cup, 2016 Asia Cup T20, Champions League (CLT20), IPL (thrice). The retired international cricketer will, thus, be desperate to win his fourth IPL trophy with the Chennai line-up in what will be his 300th T20 game as captain.</p>

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<p>In IPL 2021, Dhoni hasn't done anything extraordinary with the bat. However, he came to his own and finished the game in style for CSK in Qualifier 1 -- versus Delhi Capitals (DC) -- with a quickfire 6-ball 18* whereas his keeping and captaincy remains a potent weapon for the Yellow Army. Will he take CSK to their fourth title in his&nbsp;landmark game as&nbsp;captain? Only time will tell..</p>


MS Dhoni remains a legendary name in world cricket. The Jharkhand-born cricketer made his international debut in 2004 and retired from the highest level on August 15, 2020.

MS Dhoni remains a legendary name in world cricket. The Jharkhand-born cricketer made his international debut in 2004 and retired from the highest level on August 15, 2020. Despite his retirement, he remains a big name in the cricketing fraternity and the 40-year-old is gearing up for his 10th IPL final as the three-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2021 finale, on Friday (October 15). Ahead of the summit clash of the 14th edition, Dhoni is set to attain a massive record. The legendary CSK captain will become the first player to captain in 300 T20s when he takes on the field for the Yellow Army versus Eoin Morgan-led KKR, at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. ALSO READ | KKR vs CSK, IPL 2021 Final Live Streaming: When and where to watch Kolkata vs Chennai match? Most matches as captain in T20s MS Dhoni - 299 (Won - 176, Lost- 118) Daren Sammy - 208 (W- 104, L- 97) Virat Kohli - 185 (W- 91, L-83) Gautam Gambhir - 170 (W- 98, L-70) Rohit Sharma - 153 (W- 94, L-55) Talking about Dhoni's T20 career, the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has amassed a staggering 6,935 runs at 38.31 with 27 half-centuries. As a captain, the former Team India and current CSK skipper has won every major title in the shortest format -- T20 World Cup, 2016 Asia Cup T20, Champions League (CLT20), IPL (thrice). The retired international cricketer will, thus, be desperate to win his fourth IPL trophy with the Chennai line-up in what will be his 300th T20 game as captain. ALSO READ | CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final prediction: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash? In IPL 2021, Dhoni hasn't done anything extraordinary with the bat. However, he came to his own and finished the game in style for CSK in Qualifier 1 -- versus Delhi Capitals (DC) -- with a quickfire 6-ball 18* whereas his keeping and captaincy remains a potent weapon for the Yellow Army. Will he take CSK to their fourth title in his landmark game as captain? Only time will tell..

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final: RECORD ALERT! MS Dhoni set to become first captain to lead in 300 T20s

<p>MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be gunning for their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title when they lock horns with Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of IPL 2021 on Friday (October 15). Two of the finest captains of the modern era, Dhoni and Morgan will be battling for supremacy at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.</p>

<p>KKR and CSK have had contrasting campaigns in IPL 2021 so far. While Dhoni &amp; Co. finished second on the table during the league stages and qualified for the playoffs comfortably, KKR won five of their seven matches in the UAE leg to enter the playoffs despite a woeful start to the season.</p>

<p>CSK were the first to secure a spot in the final of IPL 2021 after defeating the Delhi Capitals in the first Qualifier. KKR, on the other hand, registered back-to-back wins in the playoffs. The Morgan-led side defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator before beating Delhi Capitals in the second Qualifier to book a spot in the final against CSK.</p>

<p>CSK will be playing their ninth final while KKR will be up in their third final in the IPL. CSK have so far won three trophies while KKR have two titles under their belt and will be looking to equal CSK's tally with a victory in Dubai on Friday. The final promises to be a blockbuster affair.</p>

<p><strong>Here is all you need to know about the IPL 2021 final between CSK and KKR:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Head to head:</strong></p>

<p>CSK enjoy a clear edge over Kolkata Knight Riders when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two sides. MS Dhoni &amp; Co. have won 16 matches out of 24 meetings against KKR. KKR had defeated CSK in the last meeting between the two sides in a final.</p>

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<p><strong>Stats:</strong></p>

<p>CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been enjoying a purple patch in IPL 2021 and stands just 23 runs away from toppling KL Rahul on top of the list of highest run-getters this season. Gaikwad has 603 runs from 15 matches this season and will be looking to clinch the Orange Cap in the final.</p>

<p><strong>Trivia:</strong></p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been unbeaten this season against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the last time when KKR and CSK met in a final, KKR had emerged on top in 2016. CSK will be hoping to exact their revenge this season.</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings: </strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood, Suresh Raina, Cheteshwar Pujara, Karn Sharma, Imran Tahir, Jason Behrendorff, Krishnappa Gowtham, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif, Harishankar Reddy, Dominic Drakes, Bhagath Varma<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders: </strong>Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik(w), Eoin Morgan(c), Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell, Harbhajan Singh, Tim Southee, Ben Cutting, Karun Nair, Pawan Negi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sheldon Jackson, Sandeep Warrier, Tim Seifert, Prasidh Krishna, Rinku Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vaibhav Arora</p>

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MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be gunning for their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title when they lock horns with Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of IPL 2021 on Friday (October 15).

MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be gunning for their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title when they lock horns with Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of IPL 2021 on Friday (October 15). Two of the finest captains of the modern era, Dhoni and Morgan will be battling for supremacy at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. KKR and CSK have had contrasting campaigns in IPL 2021 so far. While Dhoni & Co. finished second on the table during the league stages and qualified for the playoffs comfortably, KKR won five of their seven matches in the UAE leg to enter the playoffs despite a woeful start to the season. CSK were the first to secure a spot in the final of IPL 2021 after defeating the Delhi Capitals in the first Qualifier. KKR, on the other hand, registered back-to-back wins in the playoffs. The Morgan-led side defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator before beating Delhi Capitals in the second Qualifier to book a spot in the final against CSK. CSK will be playing their ninth final while KKR will be up in their third final in the IPL. CSK have so far won three trophies while KKR have two titles under their belt and will be looking to equal CSK's tally with a victory in Dubai on Friday. The final promises to be a blockbuster affair. Here is all you need to know about the IPL 2021 final between CSK and KKR: Head to head: CSK enjoy a clear edge over Kolkata Knight Riders when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two sides. MS Dhoni & Co. have won 16 matches out of 24 meetings against KKR. KKR had defeated CSK in the last meeting between the two sides in a final. Also Read: Beyond me how captaincy was given to Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, opines Sanjay Manjrekar Stats: CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been enjoying a purple patch in IPL 2021 and stands just 23 runs away from toppling KL Rahul on top of the list of highest run-getters this season. Gaikwad has 603 runs from 15 matches this season and will be looking to clinch the Orange Cap in the final. Trivia: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been unbeaten this season against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the last time when KKR and CSK met in a final, KKR had emerged on top in 2016. CSK will be hoping to exact their revenge this season. Squads: Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood, Suresh Raina, Cheteshwar Pujara, Karn Sharma, Imran Tahir, Jason Behrendorff, Krishnappa Gowtham, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif, Harishankar Reddy, Dominic Drakes, Bhagath Varma Kolkata Knight Riders: Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik(w), Eoin Morgan(c), Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell, Harbhajan Singh, Tim Southee, Ben Cutting, Karun Nair, Pawan Negi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sheldon Jackson, Sandeep Warrier, Tim Seifert, Prasidh Krishna, Rinku Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vaibhav Arora

IPL 2021 final: CSK vs KKR - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p>The IPL 2021 edition's final is upon us. After 59 enthralling games, the stage is set for a blockbuster finish as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the summit clash, which will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).</p>

<p>Both CSK and KKR have had contrasting yet impressive seasons. CSK reached the final after ending as the second-best side in the league stage and beating Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 1. KKR, on the other hand, bounced back in style in the second and final leg -- in the UAE -- to end at the fourth position and then defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and DC,&nbsp;in the Eliminator and&nbsp;Qualifier 2 respectively, to book the final's ticket.</p>

<p>Both CSK and KKR have met twice this season, with Dhoni &amp; Co. emerging on top in both occasions. However, KKR have never lost an IPL final (winning in 2012 and 2014). Thus, it is expected to be a mouth-watering finale.</p>

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<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings taking place?</strong><br />
The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begin?</strong><br />
The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, October 15.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between KKR vs CSK will be available on Hotstar.</p>


The IPL 2021 edition's final is upon us. After 59 enthralling games, the stage is set for a blockbuster finish as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the summit clash, which will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).

The IPL 2021 edition's final is upon us. After 59 enthralling games, the stage is set for a blockbuster finish as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the summit clash, which will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15). Both CSK and KKR have had contrasting yet impressive seasons. CSK reached the final after ending as the second-best side in the league stage and beating Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 1. KKR, on the other hand, bounced back in style in the second and final leg -- in the UAE -- to end at the fourth position and then defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and DC, in the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 respectively, to book the final's ticket. Both CSK and KKR have met twice this season, with Dhoni & Co. emerging on top in both occasions. However, KKR have never lost an IPL final (winning in 2012 and 2014). Thus, it is expected to be a mouth-watering finale. ALSO READ | CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final prediction: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings taking place? The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begin? The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, October 15. ALSO READ | IPL 2021 final: Michael Vaughan predicts one BIG change in KKR line-up ahead of CSK face-off Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings? The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between KKR vs CSK will be available on Hotstar.

KKR vs CSK, IPL 2021 Final Live Streaming: When and where to watch Kolkata vs Chennai match?

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<p>With a stunning six off the penultimate ball, Rahul Tripathi of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) inspired his side to register a win against Delhi Capitals (DC) and reached the final of Indian Premier League 2021, where they will meet three-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK).&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the second Qualifier, KKR opted to bowl first and restricted Delhi to 135 for 5 at Sharjah. Venkatesh Iyer (55) and Shubman Gill (46) then shared 96 runs for the opening wicket but KKR lost five wickets, adding just seven runs to stare at defeat. But Tripathi smashed the much-needed six to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the match, KKR players celebrated the win as videos and pictures of the same went viral on social media forums. Young KKR stars such as Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer and Nitish Rana were spotted with a giant custom-built cake.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Despite the final berth, KKR skipper Eoin Morgan admitted that the win "should've been a lot easier" after the good start. "We are delighted to get over the line. We are in the entertainment business and needed to play some entertaining cricket. Six off two and you would say the odds are for the bowling side. But Tripathi has done it for us so many times." Morgan said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The match went down to the wire, as set 136 for victory, Kolkata looked to be easing towards victory thanks to fine knocks from openers Venkatesh Iyer (55) and Shubman Gill (46) before five quick wickets forced a thrilling finish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With seven needed off the last over, Ravichandran Ashwin removed Shakib Al Hasan and Sunil Narine off successive deliveries but Rahul Tripathi (12 not out) hit the off-spinner over his head for six to guide his side home with a ball to spare.&nbsp;</p>


With a stunning six off the penultimate ball, Rahul Tripathi of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) inspired his side to register a win against Delhi Capitals (DC) and reached the final of Indian Premier League 2021, where they will meet three-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

With a stunning six off the penultimate ball, Rahul Tripathi of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) inspired his side to register a win against Delhi Capitals (DC) and reached the final of Indian Premier League 2021, where they will meet three-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). During the second Qualifier, KKR opted to bowl first and restricted Delhi to 135 for 5 at Sharjah. Venkatesh Iyer (55) and Shubman Gill (46) then shared 96 runs for the opening wicket but KKR lost five wickets, adding just seven runs to stare at defeat. But Tripathi smashed the much-needed six to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat. After the match, KKR players celebrated the win as videos and pictures of the same went viral on social media forums. Young KKR stars such as Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer and Nitish Rana were spotted with a giant custom-built cake. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals players dejected after losing to KKR, video of emotional Prithvi Shaw goes viral Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kolkata Knight Riders (@kkriders) × ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders players erupt in joy after a sensational win against Delhi Capitals - Watch Despite the final berth, KKR skipper Eoin Morgan admitted that the win "should've been a lot easier" after the good start. "We are delighted to get over the line. We are in the entertainment business and needed to play some entertaining cricket. Six off two and you would say the odds are for the bowling side. But Tripathi has done it for us so many times." Morgan said. The match went down to the wire, as set 136 for victory, Kolkata looked to be easing towards victory thanks to fine knocks from openers Venkatesh Iyer (55) and Shubman Gill (46) before five quick wickets forced a thrilling finish. With seven needed off the last over, Ravichandran Ashwin removed Shakib Al Hasan and Sunil Narine off successive deliveries but Rahul Tripathi (12 not out) hit the off-spinner over his head for six to guide his side home with a ball to spare.

Watch: Here's how Kolkata Knight Riders players celebrated the epic win over Delhi Capitals

<p>Ahead of the marquee IPL 2021 finale between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the two-time winners KKR franchise might make a big change in their line-up. KKR have entered their third IPL final after beating Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in Qualifier 2 and will now face the MS Dhoni-led CSK,&nbsp;at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 15 (Friday).</p>

<p>While the Andre Russell-less KKR line-up have done exceedingly well to turn their campaign around and beat DC in the Qualifier 2, without their West Indian all-rounder, they will be eager to regain Russell's services in the IPL 14 finale. For the unversed, Russell has a knack of performing well versus the Yellow Army. The all-rounder returned with a wicket and a quickfire 22-ball 54 in the first face-off between both sides this season, in Mumbai.</p>

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<p>Hence, Russell's fitness will be closely monitored by the Kolkata camp. If fit, Vaughan believes that Morgan -- who has done nothing significant with the bat and has four ducks in IPL 14 -- might leave himself out in order to accommodate Russell.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to Cricbuzz, the Englishman said, "They have to make a call on the pitch because when they played at Sharjah, they got used to the pitch, knew the conditions, and stuck with the team. Dubai might be a different proposition, it might be a different surface. If Andre Russell can bowl four overs, they may turn to change Shakib."</p>

<p>He further added, "You know, they may think that a left-arm spinner (won't be required). Again, we'll talk about Eoin Morgan (chuckles). I personally wouldn't drop him, but do not be surprised if he drops himself) because I just know the character that he is. He will do what he feels is best for the team. I think he's a massive player, and adds 25 runs of value with his tactics, maybe more with his man-management of those younger players that we talk about. So I would certainly play him, but don't rule it out with Eoin Morgan because he's that kind of personality."</p>

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<p>For the unversed, KKR have never lost an IPL final. They won the 2012 and 2014 editions. However, they face a resilient CSK line-up, who have a 3-0 winning streak versus Kolkata. All in all, a mouth-watering contest is awaited at Dubai on Friday evening.</p>

<p>Will KKR claim their third title or CSK will walk away with their fourth IPL championship? Only time will tell...</p>


Ahead of the marquee IPL 2021 finale between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the two-time winners KKR franchise might make a big change in their line-up.

Ahead of the marquee IPL 2021 finale between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the two-time winners KKR franchise might make a big change in their line-up. KKR have entered their third IPL final after beating Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in Qualifier 2 and will now face the MS Dhoni-led CSK, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 15 (Friday). While the Andre Russell-less KKR line-up have done exceedingly well to turn their campaign around and beat DC in the Qualifier 2, without their West Indian all-rounder, they will be eager to regain Russell's services in the IPL 14 finale. For the unversed, Russell has a knack of performing well versus the Yellow Army. The all-rounder returned with a wicket and a quickfire 22-ball 54 in the first face-off between both sides this season, in Mumbai. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: How Rishabh Pant pranked umpire before DC's Qualifier 2 face-off vs KKR - Watch Hence, Russell's fitness will be closely monitored by the Kolkata camp. If fit, Vaughan believes that Morgan -- who has done nothing significant with the bat and has four ducks in IPL 14 -- might leave himself out in order to accommodate Russell. Speaking to Cricbuzz, the Englishman said, "They have to make a call on the pitch because when they played at Sharjah, they got used to the pitch, knew the conditions, and stuck with the team. Dubai might be a different proposition, it might be a different surface. If Andre Russell can bowl four overs, they may turn to change Shakib." He further added, "You know, they may think that a left-arm spinner (won't be required). Again, we'll talk about Eoin Morgan (chuckles). I personally wouldn't drop him, but do not be surprised if he drops himself) because I just know the character that he is. He will do what he feels is best for the team. I think he's a massive player, and adds 25 runs of value with his tactics, maybe more with his man-management of those younger players that we talk about. So I would certainly play him, but don't rule it out with Eoin Morgan because he's that kind of personality." ALSO READ | Would never have R Ashwin in my T20 team: Sanjay Manjrekar's BOLD claim after DC lose Qualifier 2 to KKR For the unversed, KKR have never lost an IPL final. They won the 2012 and 2014 editions. However, they face a resilient CSK line-up, who have a 3-0 winning streak versus Kolkata. All in all, a mouth-watering contest is awaited at Dubai on Friday evening. Will KKR claim their third title or CSK will walk away with their fourth IPL championship? Only time will tell...

IPL 2021 final: Michael Vaughan predicts one BIG change in KKR line-up ahead of CSK face-off

<p>The race for playoffs has started heating up in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as the tournament heads towards its business end with seven out of the eight teams in the fray to finish in the top four. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with an in-form Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match no. 38 of IPL 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.</p>

<p>Both CSKand KKR have made a brilliant start to their respective campaigns in the UAE leg of the tournament and are currently placed in the top half of the table. Both CSK and KKR have won both their matches so far in the second leg of the season and will be looking to continue their winning streak in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.</p>

<p>While CSK are currently placed second on the points table with 14 points from nine matches, KKR have eight points from as many games and a win tonight will see them pip Royal Challengers Bangalore to take the third spot on the points table. CSK had defeated KKR by 18 runs in the last meeting between the two sides at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>

<p>It was a high-scoring affair as CSK openers Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad went all guns blazing. The duo posted an opening stand of 115 runs and propelled the team's total to 220 runs with half-centuries apiece. Pat Cummins played a blinder to take KKR close to victory but failed to get his side over the line as his 34-ball 66 went in vain.</p>

<p>Another blockbuster encounter can be on the cards tonight as the two teams would look to continue their winning momentum in UAE. KKR opener Venkatesh Iyer has impressed so far in the tournament with young Gaikwad has been one of the stand-out performers for CSK. The two youngsters will hold key to the success of their respective sides in the first game of the doubleheader Sunday.</p>

<p><strong>CSK vs KKR match prediction: </strong>Chennai Super Kings have an edge over Kolkata Knight Riders when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides with 15 wins in 23 games. CSK have been one of the teams to beat this season and are expected to continue their stellar run against KKR on Sunday. CSK might come out on top against Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. in Abu Dhabi.</p>

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The race for playoffs has started heating up in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as the tournament heads towards its business end with seven out of the eight teams in the fray to finish in the top four.

The race for playoffs has started heating up in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as the tournament heads towards its business end with seven out of the eight teams in the fray to finish in the top four. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with an in-form Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match no. 38 of IPL 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Both CSKand KKR have made a brilliant start to their respective campaigns in the UAE leg of the tournament and are currently placed in the top half of the table. Both CSK and KKR have won both their matches so far in the second leg of the season and will be looking to continue their winning streak in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. While CSK are currently placed second on the points table with 14 points from nine matches, KKR have eight points from as many games and a win tonight will see them pip Royal Challengers Bangalore to take the third spot on the points table. CSK had defeated KKR by 18 runs in the last meeting between the two sides at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It was a high-scoring affair as CSK openers Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad went all guns blazing. The duo posted an opening stand of 115 runs and propelled the team's total to 220 runs with half-centuries apiece. Pat Cummins played a blinder to take KKR close to victory but failed to get his side over the line as his 34-ball 66 went in vain. Another blockbuster encounter can be on the cards tonight as the two teams would look to continue their winning momentum in UAE. KKR opener Venkatesh Iyer has impressed so far in the tournament with young Gaikwad has been one of the stand-out performers for CSK. The two youngsters will hold key to the success of their respective sides in the first game of the doubleheader Sunday. CSK vs KKR match prediction: Chennai Super Kings have an edge over Kolkata Knight Riders when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides with 15 wins in 23 games. CSK have been one of the teams to beat this season and are expected to continue their stellar run against KKR on Sunday. CSK might come out on top against Eoin Morgan & Co. in Abu Dhabi.

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders match?

<p>A sensational cameo from Ravindra Jadeja (22 off 8 balls) towards the end helped Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets in a last-ball thriller in their IPL match here on Sunday.</p>

<p>Chasing a target of 172, CSK top-order batsmen chipped with handy contributions but they wobbled towards the end before Jadeja pulled off the win with an 8-ball 22 which was studded with two fours and as many sixes to help his side reach 172 for 8 in 20 overs.</p>

<p>Faf du Plessis (44), Ruturaj Gaikwad (40) and Moeen Ali (32) were the other contributors.</p>

<p>Earlier, KKR scored 171 for six after opting to bat. Rahul Tripathi made 45 off 33 balls, while useful contributions also came from Nitish Rana (37 not out) and Dinesh Karthik (26).</p>

<p>India pacer Shardul Thakur was one of the best bowlers for CSK in the game, returning impressive figures of 2/20 in his quota of four overs. Josh Hazlewood also picked up two wickets, including that of KKR skipper Eoin Morgan.</p>

<p><strong>Brief scores:</strong></p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders: 171/6 in 20 overs (Rahul Tripathi 45, Nitish Rana 37 not out, Dinesh Karthik 26; Shardul Thakur 2/20).<br />
Chennai Super Kings: 172 for 8 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 44, Ruturaj Gaikwad 40, Ravindra Jadeja 22; Sunil Narine 3/41).&nbsp;</p>


A sensational cameo from Ravindra Jadeja (22 off 8 balls) towards the end helped Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets in a last-ball thriller in their IPL match here on Sunday.

A sensational cameo from Ravindra Jadeja (22 off 8 balls) towards the end helped Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets in a last-ball thriller in their IPL match here on Sunday. Chasing a target of 172, CSK top-order batsmen chipped with handy contributions but they wobbled towards the end before Jadeja pulled off the win with an 8-ball 22 which was studded with two fours and as many sixes to help his side reach 172 for 8 in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis (44), Ruturaj Gaikwad (40) and Moeen Ali (32) were the other contributors. Earlier, KKR scored 171 for six after opting to bat. Rahul Tripathi made 45 off 33 balls, while useful contributions also came from Nitish Rana (37 not out) and Dinesh Karthik (26). India pacer Shardul Thakur was one of the best bowlers for CSK in the game, returning impressive figures of 2/20 in his quota of four overs. Josh Hazlewood also picked up two wickets, including that of KKR skipper Eoin Morgan. Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders: 171/6 in 20 overs (Rahul Tripathi 45, Nitish Rana 37 not out, Dinesh Karthik 26; Shardul Thakur 2/20). Chennai Super Kings: 172 for 8 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 44, Ruturaj Gaikwad 40, Ravindra Jadeja 22; Sunil Narine 3/41).

Ravindra Jadeja's sensational cameo helps CSK beat KKR by 2 wickets, reclaim top spot in IPL 2021

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns in match no.38 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Both teams have so far remained unbeaten in the UAE leg of the tournament and will be looking to continue their winning streak on Sunday.</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings started their UAE campaign with a win against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians before thumping Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next game. KKR, who endured a disappointing campaign during the first leg of the season in India, bounced back in style with back-to-back wins against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in UAE.</p>

<p>Both teams are placed in the top four with CSK at the second spot having attained 14 points from nine games so far, while KKR are at the fourth spot with eight points from nine matches and a superior net run rate. While both KKR and CSK batsmen have impressed so far, the bowlers will have to step up and deliver in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Here is all you need to know about the CSK vs KKR clash -</p>

<p><strong>Head to head record:</strong></p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings have dominated Kolkata Knight Riders over the years in the IPL. The MS Dhoni-led side has won 15 out of the 23 encounters between them. CSK won by 18 runs in the last meeting between the two teams earlier this season.</p>

<p><strong>Stats:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the top-performers against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. Jadeja has scored 371 runs in 22 innings at a strike rate of over 134. Sunil Narine has 15 wickets to his name for KKR in 14 games against CSK at an economy rate of just over 6.</p>

<p><strong>Trivia:</strong></p>

<p>A total of 422 runs were scored when the two teams last met this season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. CSK came out on top at the end, managing to successfully defend the total of 220 runs. A total of four players bagged half-centuries in the match.</p>

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns in match no.38 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns in match no.38 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Both teams have so far remained unbeaten in the UAE leg of the tournament and will be looking to continue their winning streak on Sunday. Chennai Super Kings started their UAE campaign with a win against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians before thumping Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next game. KKR, who endured a disappointing campaign during the first leg of the season in India, bounced back in style with back-to-back wins against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in UAE. Both teams are placed in the top four with CSK at the second spot having attained 14 points from nine games so far, while KKR are at the fourth spot with eight points from nine matches and a superior net run rate. While both KKR and CSK batsmen have impressed so far, the bowlers will have to step up and deliver in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Here is all you need to know about the CSK vs KKR clash - Head to head record: Chennai Super Kings have dominated Kolkata Knight Riders over the years in the IPL. The MS Dhoni-led side has won 15 out of the 23 encounters between them. CSK won by 18 runs in the last meeting between the two teams earlier this season. Stats: CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the top-performers against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. Jadeja has scored 371 runs in 22 innings at a strike rate of over 134. Sunil Narine has 15 wickets to his name for KKR in 14 games against CSK at an economy rate of just over 6. Trivia: A total of 422 runs were scored when the two teams last met this season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. CSK came out on top at the end, managing to successfully defend the total of 220 runs. A total of four players bagged half-centuries in the match.

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