KKR vs CSK Live: Kolkata Knight Riders playing XI –

N Jagadeesan (w), Jason Roy, Nitish Rana (c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, David Wiese, Kulwant Khejroliya, Suyash Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

KKR vs CSK Live: Here is what MS Dhoni said –

“Would’ve bowled first as well. Players have grown in confidence, especially the bowling department. What is important is for everyone to contribute. Take that one good catch, one good run out. I have played a lot of cricket over here. I had a job at Kharagpur which was two hours from here. The love comes from there,” said CSK skipper MS Dhoni after the toss.

KKR vs CSK Live: Two changes for KKR

“Would like to bowl. Looks a good pitch. Will be better to chase if dew comes. If we can click in all three departments, result will be in our favour. Two changes – (David) Wiese in for Litton (Das). (Narayan) Jagadeesan in for Mandeep (Singh),” said KKR captain Nitish Rana after the toss.

KKR vs CSK Live: KKR opt to bowl!

KKR  skipper Nitish Rana has won the toss and opted to bowl first against CSK at Eden Gardens. CSK are unchanged for the game.

KKR vs CSK Live: Dhoni fever one last time at Eden?

It will also be the biggest test for KKR’s skipper Rana as emotions will sway in favour of CSK talisman MS Dhoni in what could potentially be his last appearance at the iconic Eden Gardens. A sea of yellow fans, sporting the signature No. 7 Dhoni jersey, is likely to flood the Eden Gardens on Sunday evening. Such has been the demand that tickets for this marquee match have been sold out in advance.

KKR vs CSK Live: Updated Points Table –

CSK have 8 points from 6 matches, while KKR have 4 points from as many matches. The MS Dhoni-led side is at the third spot, while Nitish Rana’s team is at the eighth position. RR top the table with 8 points and LSG follow them at the second spot with as many points. Check the updated Points Table HERE

KKR vs CSK Live: Hat-trick of wins in Chennai’s mind

CSK have won four of the six matches played so far in IPL 2023. They are on a two-match winning streak with victories over RCB and SRH. The MS Dhoni-led side will eye a hat-trick of wins with match vs KKR tonight.

KKR vs CSK Live: Kolkata Knight Riders seek momentum

KKR, which showed a lot of promise with two wins against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans, suddenly seem to have lost the plot. They have lost three matches on trot. KKR’s losing streak began at home, going down to SRH before they endured successive away defeats to Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.

Welcome guys!

Hello everyone, welcome to the live blog of match number 33 of IPL 2023. Kolkata Knight Riders face Chennai Super Kings challenge at Eden Gardens tonight. Stay connected for all the live updates!