MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings come into this encounter after suffering their fourth straight loss. Already out of playoff contention, the five-time champions now have a chance to play party spoilers.
Crowd favourite Mahendra Singh Dhoni skipped practice for the second consecutive day as fans thronging the Eden Gardens on Tuesday faced disappointment again. However, his ardent supporters took solace from Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons' confirmation about the talisman's participation in Wednesday's Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders, a must-win outing for the home team. Simons said the 43-year-old Dhoni is "fine" and "will play" the game, which could be his last competitive outing at the hallowed venue. "Yes, he's expected to play tomorrow," said Simons, explaining that Dhoni knows exactly how to manage his preparation. "With regards to MS, he knows his situation very well. He knows where he is. In terms of his preparations, he always works very hard at the beginning of a tournament and then allows himself to taper off because he gets himself in a space where he's ready. "So no issues, he just knows when he is prepared and when he's not."
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Rajat Patidar-led RCB are currently the favourites to become the first team to book their place in the playoffs of IPL 2025 as CSK and RR bow out of contention
RR skipper Riyan parag's fiery 95 went in vain eventually as he couldn't see his side through on the night.
Riyan couldn't get to his maiden IPL hundred on the night as Harshit Rana took his wicket in the 18th over.
In his previous outing against Mumbai Indians, Vaibhav was dismissed for a two-ball duck. Today's early exit will certainly be another disappointing moment for the young batter.
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Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, have already bowed out of the playoff race after securing just three victories in their first eleven outings.
The defending champions KKR were looking to be in trouble related to the fitness concern of their skipper Ajinkya Rahane but the skipper has confirmed that he is fine and will be leading the side.
KKR, who have already secured a win over RR earlier in the season, will be eager to complete a double against them
Eden Gardens key stats: Matches Played- 98; Matches Won Batting 1st- 41; Matches Won Batting 2nd - 56; Highest Team total 262/2 (Punjab Kings); lowest team total-49 - 49 (RCB)
The fight for the top four is fierce, particularly among the leading teams. At least three franchises remain in contention to surpass the 20-point mark.
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Speaking at the Star Sports Press Room, Rahane opened up about various aspects of his journey with KKR so far.
A video that quickly gained traction on social media showed Kuldeep playfully slapping Rinku Singh twice during a post-match interaction.
Axar's (43) 76-run partnership with du Plessis did give the hosts some glimmer of hope but it was taken away with wickets at regular intervals on the night.
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Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) playing 11 prediction: RR expected to try changes against DC to keep their season alive
Stats for DC vs KKR score prediction today: Mat- 15, Bat 1st won- 10, Bat 2nd won- 5, Ave 1st inng score - 200/6, Highest 1st inng score- 266/7, Lowest total defended- 167, Highest target chased - 182