IPL 2022: CSK vs KKR- 3 Kolkata Knight Riders Players Who Can Make Their IPL Debut

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 1 of IPL 2021. The first game will be a rematch of the IPL 2021 final with KKR looking to complete revenge on the defending champions. IPL 2022 will be a 10-team event with franchises from Lucknow and Gujarat being added to the scene.

KKR and CSK have met 19 times in the IPL before with Chennai winning 12 matches and KKR just seven. KKR beating CSK in the first game of their new campaign will be the ideal start for the team and their new skipper Shreyas Iyer.

A total of 74 matches will be played across the four venues in Maharashtra. 20 matches each will be played at the Wankhede Stadium and the DY Patil Stadium while 15 games each will be played at the Brabourne Stadium and the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

Meanwhile, ahead of the CSK vs KKR season opener, we take a look at three Kolkata Knight Riders players who can make their debut in the match.

IPL 2022: CSK vs KKR- 3 Kolkata Knight Riders Players Who Can Make Their IPL Debut

Anukul Roy

Anukul Roy is yet to make his IPL debut despite being with Mumbai Indians since IPL 2018. He has been often seen as a replacement fielder in the park but has not been given a game yet. In case KKR have injury concerns with Varun Chakravarthy, Roy can come in in his place. He is a handy batter down the order as well. He was a part of India’s 2018 U-19 squad where he picked 14 wickets in six games.

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Abhijeet Tomar

Tomar from Rajasthan is a power-hitter. He is flexible in the batting -order and can bat anywhere in the line-up. He was picked up for 40 lakhs by KKR. He is a good player of the backfoot and relies on hitting big shots. He can also be groomed as a finisher by the franchise.

Ashok Sharma

KKR’s Indian bowling contingent looks a bit inexperienced even with the presence of Umesh Yadav in the squad. Ashok Sharma is another young pacer who might be looked at in the first game. He is a medium pacer and can bat decently as well. KKR picked him up for 55 lakhs.

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