CSK vs KKR- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), IPL 2021 Final

CSK vs KKR- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), IPL 2021 Final. Chennai Super Kings will battle against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2021 final. The ultimate encounter of IPL 2021 will take place on October 15 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. CSK finished on the 2nd spot in the IPL 2021 points table with 18 points. In the Qualifier 1 match, they defeated Delhi Capitals by 3 wickets to make their way into the final.

Talking about Kolkata Knight Riders, the team finished on the 4th spot in the points table after the group stage. They defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator match by 4 wickets. Later, KKR also defeated Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2 match to get a ticket to the final. Now, CSK and KKR will battle for the IPL 2021 trophy. Ahead of CSK vs KKR IPL 2021 final, here we talk about Chennai Super Kings predicted playing XI in the match.

CSK vs KKR- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), IPL 2021 Final

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the opener for CSK in the next game as well. Gaikwad has done an impeccable job for the team in batting. With 603 runs in 15 games at an average of 46.38, he is the 2nd highest run-getter in the tournament. He needs 24 more runs in IPL 2021 final to earn the orange cap. Gaikwad has also shattered 1 century and 4 half-centuries in the tournament so far.

Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis will be the opening partner for Ruturaj Gaikwad. Both the batsmen have managed to give a good start to CSK in many games. Like Gaikwad, Plessis has also piled up a lot of runs for the team. In 15 games, he has mustered 547 runs at an average of 42.07 with 5 half-centuries. The Faf-Ruturaj pair will open the innings for CSK in the final as well.

Also Read: IPL 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad Becomes Third CSK Batter To Score Over 600 Runs In One Season

Robin Uthappa

After his magnificent batting show in the Qualifier 1 match against Delhi Capitals, Robin Uthappa is also expected to be part of the playing XI in the final. In the last match, he scored 63 runs off 44 deliveries to build an amazing partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad. His knock helped CSK to get a good start while chasing. In 3 games, the right-handed batsman has scored 84 runs at an average of 28.

Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali will be the no.4 batsman for CSK in the final. At the middle-order, Moeen Ali has done a good job for the team by piling up runs during middle-overs. In 14 games, the left-handed batsman has scored 320 runs at an average of 22.85 with 1 fifty. He will be part of the final as well.

Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu has batted well when the top order could not perform much. Hence, he gives a great balance to the side. In 13 innings, the right-handed batsman has smashed 257 runs at an average of 28.55. Rayudu has an amazing average of 151+ and has also smacked 2 half-centuries so far.

Also Read: IPL 2021: Watch – MS Dhoni Tosses Autographed Ball To A Girl Shedding Tears Of Joy After CSK Defeated DC In Qualifier 1

MS Dhoni (C & WK)

MS Dhoni will be the leader of CSK in the final. As a skipper, MS Dhoni has done a great job for the team. CSK was the first team to qualify for playoffs and also the first team to get a berth in the final. In the last match, Dhoni played an impressive 6-ball-18 knock to help the team defeat Delhi Capitals. In 11 innings, the wicketkeeper-batsman has mustered 114 runs at an average of 16.28.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja will be a confirmed player in the playing XI for CSK in IPL 2021 final. Jadeja has performed with both bat and the ball for CSK in the tournament. He is a dangerous finisher for the team.

In 12 innings, Jadeja has scored 227 runs at an average of 75.66 and strike rate of 145+. He has also hit 1 half-century. While bowling, the left-arm spinner has scalped 11 wickets in 15 games at an economy of just 6.86.

Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo has done a magnificent job for CSK in the bowling department. In just 10 games, he has picked 13 wickets at an average of 18.0 and an economy of 7.88. He has delivered some great spells for the team. In 3 games, Bravo has scored 47 runs at an average of 47 and strike rate of 261+.

Also Read: IPL 2021: Twitter Erupts As MS Dhoni’s Last-Over Heroics Take CSK Past DC And Into The Finals

Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur will be one of the pacers in the team during IPL 2021 final against KKR. The medium-pacer is the most successful bowler for the team in the tournament. So far, he has bagged 18 wickets in 15 games at an average of 27.16.

Deepak Chahar

Also Read: IPL 2021: It’s Very Disappointing, Don’t Have Enough Words – Rishabh Pant After Loss To CSK In Qualifier 1

Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood will be another pacer in the team. The Aussie pacer joined the tournament in the UAE leg and gave great support in bowling. In 8 games, he has scalped 9 wickets at an average of 29.33 and an economy of 8.51.