Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday night as the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season approaches the halfway stage.
KKR are currently on a three-match losing streak and face a stiff challenge in CSK, who comfortably sit in the top half of the ladder.
On a typically batting-friendly Eden Gardens pitch, which team will put the all-important runs on the board?
Below, we look at where to find betting value in this clash.
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KKR vs. CSK odds
| KKR win |
CSK win |
|
|---|---|---|
| Dafabet (India) |
2.12 | 1.77 |
KKR vs. CSK match facts
- Date: Sunday, April 23
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Location: Eden Gardens (Kolkata)
- Last meeting: March 26, 2022 - KKR won by six wickets
KKR vs. CSK team news
Home side KKR have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this clash.
CSK, on the other hand, have been dealt a significant blow, with all-rounder Ben Stokes set to miss a week through injury. The Englishman recently returned from a toe injury but suffered a 'setback' in his last match.
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KKR vs. CSK prediction
- Result prediction: KKR to win
Despite their underwhelming 2-4 record, KKR have shown they are capable with the bat, scoring over 200 runs on three occasions.
Their bowling and fielding have let them down on a few occasions, but the signs are there that a win is around the corner.
CSK have been better this season at grinding out results in key stages of matches, but with KKR in need of a win and playing at home, we think an upset result is on the cards.
KKR vs. CSK best bet
- Pick: Top batter total - Over 68.5
- Odds: 1.85 (Dafabet)
The Eden Gardens pitch is generally one that suits the batsmen, so we are expecting that someone will go big on Sunday.
KKR's Nitish Rana and Venkatesh Iyer regularly threaten to push past 50, whilst Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway have big score potential for the visitors.
T20 cricket is all about momentum, and we think the chances are at least one player will light up out in the middle and help steer their team to victory.
KKR vs. CSK outside bet
- Pick: To score 50 - Devon Conway
- Odds: 3.30 (Dafabet)
Devon Conway has been on a tear recently, and we predict he can keep it up against KKR.
The South African wicket-keeper has scored 77 and 83 runs in his last two innings, highlighting his explosive yet reliable style.
Regardless of whether he is on the winning or losing side, Conway is in great shape to continue his form with the bat.
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