IPL 2020: CSK vs KKR GoodGamer Fantasy Cricket Prediction, Teams, Playing XI and Preview

Match Details for CSK vs KKR GoodGamer Fantasy Contest

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date: October 29, 2020

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Preview – CSK vs KKR GoodGamer Fantasy Contest

After suffering a crushing eight-wicket defeat at the hands of Kings XI Punjab in their previous encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders run into Chennai Super Kings, who are out of the playoff race for the first time in the history of the competition.

Eoin Morgan, the KKR captain, pinned the responsibility for the loss to KXIP in Sharjah on the side’s batsmen. KKR could only manage 149 on the board despite an 81-run stand between Morgan and Shubman Gill.

“Disappointed with the partnerships, thought we could have scored more (runs). Our fate is in our own hands. I think Gill scoring runs and restricting KXIP till the 11th or 12th over, those were the positives,” Morgan had said at the post-match presentation on Monday (October 26).

KKR, who have lost four of their last six games, have 12 points and need to win their remaining two matches to stay in contention for a spot in the final four. A loss will all but confirm their exit because of a poor Net Run Rate (-0.479).

On the other hand, CSK, who beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight wickets on Sunday (October 25) in Dubai, will be looking to up their game one more time and seal yet another consolation victory.

The Story of October 7 Game (KKR vs CSK) in Abu Dhabi

KKR sealed a 10-run win courtesy Rahul Tripathi’s 81 and some terrific bowling performances.

Injury and Availability News

Andre Russell is still not fit. He has missed KKR’s previous three games and is likely to sit out once again.

CSK, led by MS Dhoni, could stick to the same winning combination.

Probable Playing XIs

CSK – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, N Jagadeesan, MS Dhoni(c/wk), Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Imran Tahir, Monu Kumar

KKR – Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik(wk), Eoin Morgan(c), Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy

Top Captaincy Picks for CSK vs KKR GoodGamer Fantasy Contest

Chennai Super Kings

Sam Curran

He has scored 173 runs at a strike rate of 136.22, playing at different positions. With the ball, Curran is the highest wicket-taker for the team with 13 scalps, at an economy of 8.32.

Ambati Rayudu

His strike rate (125.43) has been on the lower side this season. Rayudu has scored 291 runs so far at an average of 36.37.

Kolkata Knight Riders

Eoin Morgan

He has been consistent this year, with seven 30-plus scores in 12 matches.

Pat Cummins

He has picked up only six wickets, but his economy (7.81) is pretty good.

Budget Picks for CSK vs KKR GoodGamer Fantasy Contest

Varun Chakravarthy

He has been superb for KKR. Chakravarthy has bowled well in the middle overs. Overall, he has grabbed 13 scalps so far at an impressive economy of 7.18. The last time these two teams met, the 29-year-old took the wicket of Dhoni.

Rahul Tripathi

He has scored 188 runs in nine games so far at a strike rate of 129.65.

Deepak Chahar

He bowls in the Powerplay as well as at the death for CSK, which gives him a great chance to pick up wickets. In 12 games, Chahar has picked up 12 wickets at a very good economy of 7.28.