KXIP vs CSK: Head-to-head, Playing XI and other interesting stats
What's the story
It's been a week since CSK's return to the Indian Premier League and the Chennai Super Kings have shown fans what did they miss in the last two years. CSK have two wins in two games. CSK will now lock horns with Punjab in Mohali and are in the hunt for their third successive win of the 2018 campaign. Here is our pre-match report.
Head-to-head
CSK hold the edge as per head-to-head records
The two sides have locked horns on 17 occasions with the Chennai Super Kings boasting the superior win record. The Kings XI have won just 7 matches as compared to CSK's 10 wins. Chennai's 2nd-highest total of 240/5 came against Kings XI in Mohali during the 2008 edition. Punjab's highest score at this ground is 221/3; they scored it against Rajasthan Royals in 2008.
Big miss
Chennai Super Kings' injury woes
Suresh Raina, who strained his calf muscle, will not be a part of the Chennai Super Kings today. CSK have played 134 matches in the IPL and this will be the first time the yellow brigade will be without Raina's services. Moreover, Kedar Jadhav has also been ruled out of the entire season after suffering a hamstring injury.
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Kings XI Punjab: Probable Playing XI
KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Mayank Agarwal, Aaron Finch, Yuvraj Singh, Karun Nair, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin (captain), Andrew Tye, Mohit Sharma and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
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Chennai Super Kings: Probable Playing XI
Shane Watson, Murali Vijay, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (captain and wicket-keeper), Sam Billings, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Harbhajan Singh, Imran Tahir and Shardul Thakur.
Interesting stat
100% record in alternate seasons
Interestingly, the two sides have a 100% record against each other in alternate seasons. In the 2012 season, Punjab beat CSK on both occasions while in 2013 Chennai beat KXIP in both the matches. In 2014, Punjab against beat Chennai thrice to reach the final while in 2015 CSK clean swept Punjab. It's 2018 now so will the KXIP go on to win tonight?