Tuesday, 16 September 2014

17-Sep-2014 - CL T20 - Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders

So the main round of matches begin today.

I have nearly 9 hours to post the analysis and tip for this match. I will try to post the Analysis/Tip as early as possible.

As of now, looks like I will avoid the match. But if some interesting stats/news show up I may change my mind.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR generally struggled against CSK if you look at the overall head-to-head stats. But in the recent years they are at par with CSK. So let's start with an analysis of the problems KKR has.

1) Not enough international player options.
Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins have sealed their place in the bowling department. Ryan Tendoeschate is expected to play. So the 4th player should be chosen between Kallis or Russell. Injuries to Chris Lynn, Morkel and Shakib have completely depleted the foreign reserves.
2) Form of Uthappa
Top scorer of IPL 2014 is coming back after recovering from an injury. The recent news is his form is not great.
3) Form of Gambhir
Gambhir is the modern flat track bully. When he entered the international scene he was known for his technical flaws in his batting. With a tremendous flow of runs and form he silenced every criticism. Now his flaws have been picked up by every team . His failure in foreign pitches are confirmed by everyone with the end of England series. He scores a lot in Indian pitches. But in IPL 2014 also his form was wavering. The question is, Gambhir is in any form! Will the flat track bully unleash his powers inside his comfort zone ?
4) What Piyush Chawla and Yusuf Pathan doing in South Africa?
Chawla and Pathan are training in SA. I don't know why? Every foreign team has come to India as early as possible to practice on these tracks. What KKR management is thinking! Why don't they practice in the match venues to understand them better? I have no clue. These two guys who were poor in the 2013 season has found form in 2014. If they screw up now KKR management is fully responsible.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

1) Entire bowling department
Guess the most consistent bowler of CSK is! Suresh Raina. Yes that's true, the part-time bowler. He reduces the run flow. Picks up wickets here and there. If the others could do the same CSK would have never lost a match this year.
2) Mithun Manhas
Poor fellow. Touted as the replacement of S Badrinath, stabilizer of the rocking boat. No one knows what he is doing in the team.
3) R Ashwin
Every team has analysed his variations. If he leaks runs in his first over itself, he bleeds. There is no damage control. Now that he has modified his bowling action, can he atleast stop the flow of runs.
4) Form of Dwayne Smith
His form wasn't good in the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League. Is it an one-off or his form has taken a dip?

 

Cricinfo Preview

Cricinfo's preview also reflects my analysis. So CSK's batting or KKR's bowling, which one will stand out!

 

Tip

There are too many factors affecting this match.Hyderabad is a bowling friendly venue. That gives a feeling that KKR hold the advantage. But KKR has stability issues.

So play safe.Wait till the end of first innings. If the team batting first posts below 150 go with the chasing team. Else avoid at all costs.

1 unit on the chasing team if target is below 150.

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