IPL 2020, CSK vs KKR: Karn Sharma accounted for the dismissal of Shubman Gill.© BCCI/IPL
Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh are the batsmen at the crease for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who have been sent in to bat by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). CSK won the toss and opted to bowl in the 49th match of IPL 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Andre Russell continues to be sidelined for KKR, which is certainly a blow considering the importance of the tie. Only one change for KKR who have included Rinku Singh with Prasidh Krishna dropped. The Chennai-based franchise has opted for three changes, with Faf du Plessis not making an appearance tonight. Monu Kumar and Imran Tahir will further not feature. Shane Watson, Karn Sharma and Lungi Ngidi have been handed an opportunity instead. (LIVE SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Match 49 Live Score Updates Between Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, From Dubai
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20:18 (IST)
FOUR!
Boundary for Nitish Rana, following an excellent cut shot down to third man.
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20:16 (IST)
WICKET! Sunil Narine c Ravindra Jadeja b Mitchell Santner 7 (7)
Sunil Narine departs for just 7 off 7 deliveries, after a mistimed slog straight to Ravindra Jadeja at deep mid-wicket. Narine was tempted by a nicely tossed up delivery from Santner bowled slowly, but failed to connect effectively. Rinku Singh is the new man in.
Gill and Narine depart in quick succession.#KKR 60/2
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 29, 2020
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20:10 (IST)
SIX!
Superb six by Sunil Narine who swings with great strength following a tossed up delivery, hitting the ball with great strength over long-on.
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20:08 (IST)
WICKET! Shubman Gill b Karn Sharma 26 (17)
Shubman Gill departs for 26 runs off 17 deliveries, as he fails to negotiate a flatter delivery from Karn Sharma. The ball slipped through the gap between bat and pad before the batsman could realise, breaking a fine partnership. Sunil Narine is the new man in.
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20:06 (IST)
50-run partnership between Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana
Openers Shubman Gill and Nitish Rana have completed a 50-run partnership, marking the first 50+ opening partnership of IPL 2020 for KKR.
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20:01 (IST)
KKR in a strong position at the end of powerplay
KKR are off to a strong start in the opening six overs, with Nitish Rana smashing two boundaries and a six off the final over of the powerplay, having started slowly. KKR 48/0 after 6 overs
A great start for #KKR in the powerplay as they put up a score of 48/0
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 29, 2020
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20:00 (IST)
SIX!
Opening six of the innings for Nitish Rana, who continues to attack following the two consecutive boundaries. Nitish connected sweetly following an overpitched delivery, directing the ball to the short leg-side boundary.
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19:58 (IST)
FOUR!
Consecutive boundaries for Nitish Rana who plays yet another sweep shot, with the ball running down to the fence following an under edge.
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19:56 (IST)
FOUR!
Third boundary of the innings for Nitish Rana who plays an excellent sweep shot, with the ball hitting the fine leg fence.
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19:54 (IST)
FOUR!
Second boundary of the innings for Nitish Rana who plays a square-drive in the gap between backward point and cover-point.
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19:47 (IST)
FOUR!
Fourth boundary of the innings for Shubman Gill, who guided a back of length delivery in the gap through cover-point.
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19:41 (IST)
FOUR!
Shubman Gill continues to score freely against Deepak Chahar, with his third boundary of the innings following an excellent short-arm jab pull.
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19:40 (IST)
Sam Curran pulls things back after expensive first over
Sam Curran concedes just three runs off the second over of the innings to pull the run rate back, after 13 runs were conceded in the first over by Deepak Chahar. KKR 16/0 after 2 overs
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19:36 (IST)
FOUR!
Nitish Rana gets off the mark with a boundary, edging the ball wide of Lungi Ngidi at widish short third man, with the ball running away to the fence.
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19:33 (IST)
FOUR!
Consecutive boundaries for Shubman Gill who tries to negotiate the outswinger off his back foot, with the ball beating MS Dhoni following an edge to hit the fine leg fence.
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19:32 (IST)
FOUR!
Boundary off the first delivery of the innings for Shubman Gill. Gill timed the cut shot past the short cover fielder beautifully, maintaining his balance throughout.
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19:30 (IST)
Nitish Rana opening the innings alongside Shubman Gill
Nitish Rana is opening the batting with Shubman Gill at the other end. Shubman is making his 50th T20 appearance tonight. Deepak Chahar will bowl the opening over.
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19:27 (IST)
350 T20 Appearances for Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine will play his 350th match in the T20 format tonight against CSK. Can he make it even more special with a game-changing knock?
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19:08 (IST)
Lineups
Chennai Super Kings XI: R Gaikwad, S Watson, A Rayudu, MS Dhoni, N Jagadeesan, M Santner, R Jadeja, S Curran, K Sharma, D Chahar, L Ngidi.
Kolkata Knight Riders XI: S Gill, N Rana, R Tripathi, D Karthik, E Morgan, R Singh, S Narine, K Nagarkoti, P Cummins, L Ferguson, V Chakravarthy.
A look at the Playing XI for #CSKvKKR#Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/FhKwL0tokp
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 29, 2020
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19:07 (IST)
Faf du Plessis sidelined with Shane Watson back in the CSK lineup
Andre Russell is not a part of the KKR lineup, due to lack of fitness. The Kolkata-based franchise has opted for only one change with Rinku Singh included in place of Prasidh Krishna.
CSK have opted for three changes with Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir and Monu Singh not featuring. Shane Watson, Lungi Ngidi and Karn Sharma have been handed an opportunity instead.
Watto Man, Lungi and Karn are back. Making way are Faf, Tahir and Monu. #WhistlePodu #WhistleFromHome #Yellove #CSKvKKR
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 29, 2020
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19:02 (IST)
MS Dhoni has won the toss
CSK skipper MS Dhoni has won the toss and opted to bowl against KKR.
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18:59 (IST)
CSK players seen in a huddle with just a minute left for the toss
The CSK players can be seen in a huddle, with final instructions being provided by coach Stephen Fleming.
Huddle talk #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/nTdToF8BT6
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 29, 2020
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18:36 (IST)
Lockie Ferguson seen training hard
New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson has been amongst the top bowlers for KKR, accounting for wickets at regular intervals. Ferguson certainly looks eager to make an impact against CSK, as evident from this video from a training session.
Lockie is all fired up for #CSKvKKR! #KKRHaiTaiyaar #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/g6Uc8blYTI
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 29, 2020
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18:32 (IST)
CSK vs KKR: Players To Watch Out For
Faf du Plessis is amongst the top run-getters in the ongoing edition. Du Plessis has been the most consistent batsman for CSK, scoring 401 runs in 12 matches. Young opener Shubman Gill has similarly been one of the top run-getters for KKR. The two cricketers will certainly be players to watch out for, going into the clash. -
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Fantasy Top Picks
South African batsman Faf du Plessis has been in fine form for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) this season, scoring 401 runs at a strike rate of 140.70 in 12 matches. Du Plessis’s consistency and reliability makes him a fine addition to your Fantasy side.Sunil Narine will be another good addition, considering his ability to step up with both bat and ball. Narine is capable of playing a handy cameo, as well as accounting for some vital dismissals.
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18:05 (IST)
Brian Lara believes CSK backing experience over youth turned things upside down
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17:49 (IST)
Welcome
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Match 49 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. The tie will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Welcome to Match 49 of #Dream11IPL where #CSK will take on #KKR.
Who are you rooting for ?#CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/xSqVBJplkz
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 29, 2020
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