IPL 2023 - KKR vs CSK, Match 33: Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted Playing XIs, Players to Watch Out for and all you need to know

In the quest for their win after three consecutive defeats, Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the four-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the 33^rd match of the current season of the Indian Premier League. Both teams will play this match at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata tomorrow, Sunday from 7.30 PM.

Notably Chennai Super Kings will be coming off with two consecutive wins in the last two matches. They are currently placed in the third spot of the points table of the tournament with four wins in the six matches they played so far in the tournament.

On the other hand, the Knight Riders have faced three consecutive defeats in their last three matches and collectively, they have lost four matches out of the six fixtures they appeared in so far. With said that, here we’ll have a look at the match preview including the pitch report, playing XIs, players to watch out for, and all you need to know about this clash.

IPL 2023, KKR vs CSK, Match 33: Pitch Report and Playing Conditions

The Eden Garden’s turf is mostly known for its assistance and support for the batters including some conditional support to the spinners. Considering that, one can expect a big and high-scoring affair between two big teams KKR and CSK. Bowling first after winning the toss could be proved as a wise decision here on the track of Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL 2023, KKR vs CSK Match 33: Predicted Playing XIs

KKR:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, N Jagadeesan, Nitish Rana (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, and Varun Chakaravarthy.

CSK:

Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, and Akash Singh.

IPL 2023, KKR vs CSK, Match 33: Broadcast Details and Timings

Time – 7.30 PM (Indian Standard Time)

Venue – Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata

Live Broadcast – Star Sports Network (Television), JioCinema app (Digital and OTT)

IPL 2023, KKR vs CSK, Match 33: Players to Watch Out For

Devon Conway

The veteran CSK opener Devon Conway has been in red-hot form with the bat in the last couple of matches for his team during the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. He has smashed three consecutive half-centuries in the last three innings he batted for the yellow outfits. Apart from that, Conway has scored 258 runs in six innings with an impressive average of 51.60 including three half-centuries to his name.

Venkatesh Iyer

Except for a blow in the last match against Delhi Capitals, Venkatesh has proved his worth with the bat while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament so far. He has smashed a brilliant century and a half-century in the six innings he appeared in so far for KKR. Batting at the crucial positions in the batting order, Iyer has scored 234 runs in six innings with a decent average of 39. He could be a vital factor for KKR to register a win after three losses in the tournament.

Tushar Deshpande

The Mumbai-born star pacer Tushar Deshpande was retained by CSK and he has proved the decision right with his bowling performance in the current season. He has scalped 10 wickets in the six matches he played for CSK in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2023. He can change the game in favour of CSK with excellent bowling capabilities; be it powerplay or the slog overs.