IPL 2021 Final, CSK vs KKR Live Updates: Kolkata win toss and opt to bowl first against Chennai : Rashtra News
While Eoin Morgan-led KKR head into the match after getting past Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals in Eliminator and Qualifier 2, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s CSK come into the summit clash after a wicket win over DC in Qualifier 1.
KKR reached the play-offs by finishing fourth in the points table with 14 points and CSK finished second the standings with 18 points. Morgan’s side are on a four-match winning streak and Dhoni’s Super Kings have won just one in their last four outings.
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 line-up and the Kolkata-based franchise has been playing fearless cricket. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too this season.
Now the two sides are set for a rematch from the 2012 final in which KKR defeated CSK by 5 wickets with 2 balls spare when chasing 191 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Will CSK and Dhoni avenge that loss and make it title number four or will KKR go level with a third title?
Here myKhel brings the live updates of IPL 2021 Final, CSK vs KKR:
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07-27 pm
And it’s time! Umpires, KKR fielders and CSK openers walk out to the field to some fireworks to start of the IPL 2021 Final.
07-21 pm
KKR have done well in the UAE leg, winning 6 times when chasing. But only 1 of those came in Dubai with the 5 other wins coming in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, which have favoured their spinners. Can the trio do the job in Dubai as well?
07-12 pm
No surprise from Morgan opting to bowl first. Dhoni also said he would have done the same as they have won 6 times chasing this season including 4 in the UAE. However, they won the first match of the second phase when they batted first and it was on the same wicket that will be used for today’s final. Also runs on the board in the final may be an advantage to CSK.
07-07 pm
KKR XI: Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper), Eoin Morgan (captain), Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakaravarthy
07-06 pm
CSK XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (captain/wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood
07-04 pm
As for team news, KKR remain unchanged from their Qualifier 2 win and CSK also remain unchanged from their Qualifier 1 win. So, no Suresh Raina for CSK or Andre Russell for KKR.
π¨ Toss Update π¨@Eoin16 has won the toss & @KKRiders have elected to bowl against the @msdhoni-led @ChennaiIPL in the #VIVOIPL #Final. #CSKvKKR
Follow the match π https://t.co/JOEYUSwYSt pic.twitter.com/pK6iBIupcR
β IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021
07-01 pm
TOSS: CSK skipper MS Dhoni spins the coin and KKR skipper Eoin Morgan calls heads. It’s come down heads and Morgan opts to bowl first.
07-00 pm
It’s time for the toss as the CSK skipper MS Dhoni, who is making his 300th appearance as a T20 captain, walks out to the middle and is joined by KKR skipper Eoin Morgan.
06-54 pm
PITCH REPORT: Simon Doull and Matthew Hayden say it’s the same wicket that was used for the second phase opener. But it hasn’t been used since that September 19 fixture. Chennai defended 156 that night, but this wicket looks a belter and will be very difficult to defend. So, the pair’s advice is win the toss and chase.
06-40 pm
Nine of the 12 fixtures played in Dubai this season have been won by the chasing side. So, before the captain’s make their choice for today, let’s see what are the conditions in-store at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with the pitch report. Stay tuned.
Pitch check β
Win the toss & _____β #VIVOIPL | #CSKvKKR | #Final pic.twitter.com/J3aUDw1yui
β IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021
06-35 pm
CSK hold the advantage in head-to-head battles for this season and overall as well when they face KKR.
Hello & welcome from Dubai for the #VIVOIPL #Final π π
It’s the @msdhoni-led @ChennaiIPL who take on @Eoin16‘s @KKRiders in what promises to be a cracking contest. π π #CSKvKKR
π or π – your pickβ pic.twitter.com/q0ZrSC9VvF
β IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021
06-31 pm
Will Suresh Raina return to the CSK playing 11? Will KKR bring back Andre Russell into the line-up? We’ll know all about the team news at the toss, which is just 30 minutes away now.
06-16 pm
While Gaikwad has been key to CSK, KKR’s second phase resurgence has been down to the change in the opening pair. The addition of Venkatesh Iyer to the line-up has brought about some fearless cricket from the Knights inspired by head coach Brendon McCullum.
The young @KKRiders opener @ivenkyiyer2512 has set the stage on fire π₯ since his #VIVOIPL debut this season. π π
As we get ready for the #Final, let’s revisit his first IPL half-century π₯ π½
β IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 14, 2021
06-04 pm
CSK’s redemption after the 2020 season has been incredible and one man has played a crucial role in their run to the final in 2021. Ruturaj Gaikwad is in line to win the Orange Cap after a fantastic season.
How terrific an opener has @Ruutu1331 been for @ChennaiIPL π₯ π₯
As we build up to #VIVOIPL #Final, let’s relive his majestic maiden IPL ton π
Watch π½οΈ β¬οΈ
β IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 14, 2021
05-55 pm
This will be the second meeting between the two sides in the IPL final and the second time the same teams have met in the summit clash. Only CSK and Mumbai Indians have met in the final more than once. In fact CSK and MI have played in 4 finals – 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2019.
05-41 pm
In fact, CSK have won five of their last six IPL matches against KKR, including their last three in succession; however, they have never been on a longer winning run against the Kolkata-based franchise.
05-27 pm
It’s 2-0 in favour of CSK when it comes to battle between the two sides in IPL 2021. Will it be third time lucky for Kolkata or will Chennai make it a hattrick of wins?
Just a matter of a few hours before we see them in action. π βοΈ
Are you ready for the #VIVOIPL #Finalβ#CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/rbRA4YhwZp
β IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021
04-45 pm
The match is scheduled to start at 7-30 PM IST. But, stay tuned as we build up to the pulsating final with stats, pitch report, toss and then the live updates.
04-30 pm
Hello all! Good evening and welcome to myKhel’s coverage of the IPL 2021 Final, which is a rematch from the 2012 season final as Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
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