Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – IPL FINAL Betting Tips

Resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders will take on in-form Chennai Super Kings in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in Dubai on Friday. 

Both teams finished the preliminary stages as number second and four on the points table, and have already clashed two times in the competition where Chennai Super Kings have managed to come out on top on both the occasions.

Three-time Champions Chennai Super Kings registered a comprehensive win over Delhi Capitals to seal their place in the grand finale. Captain MS Dhoni will be hoping that the side can bring their A-game to the table in this final and win the coveted trophy for the fourth time.

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders put in an outstanding effort to overcome in Qualifier 2 game and reach the finals for the third time in the history of Indian Premier League. Captain Eoin Morgan will be hoping that players can bring their best cricket forward and help Delhi Capitals win IPL trophy for a third time.

Chennai Super Kings Form and Team News

Mumbai Indians outclassed Delhi Capitals by four wickets in the Qualifier 1 game, courtesy magnificent performances from Ruturaj Gaekwad, Robin Uthappa and Josh Hazlewood.

In the batting department, the team management will be hoping to see the return of form of Faf du Plessis, who did not do much with the bat in the previous knockout game.

Opener Ruturaj Gaekwad so far is Chennai’s highest run getter in the tournament with 603 runs in 15 matches at an average of 46.38 whereas his opening partner Faf du Plessis has managed to score 547 runs at an average of 42.07.

Middle-order batsman Robin Uthappa made a splendid contribution with the bat in the Qualifier 1 game played against Delhi Capitals and will be looking to do more of the same in all-important final. Uthappa scored 63 off 44 balls to help Chennai complete a comfortable chase against Delhi Capitals in the Qualifier 1 game played at Dubai

In the bowling department, the team is relying heavily on medium-pacer Shardul Thakur, who now has 18 wickets in 15 matches, whereas all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has done well this season with 13 wickets to his name.

Kolkata Knight Riders Form and Team News

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders registered an impressive win against Delhi Capitals in the Qualifier 2 game.

In the batting department, the team management will be depending on the likes of opener Shubnam Gill, who is franchises’ highest run-getter in the competition with 427 runs in 16 matches. Gill is well-supported by Venkatesh Iyer, who scored 320 runs in nine matches at an average of 40.00. 

Besides Gill and Iyer, Rahul Tripathi has done an excellent job for Kolkata this season and scored 395 runs in 16 matches with two half-centuries to his name.

In Qualifier 1 game, Venkatesh Iyer was the standout player with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 55 runs off 41 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes. He was well supported by the likes of Shubnam Gill, who played well and scored 46 runs off 46 balls with the help of one four and one six.

In the bowling department, the team management will be banking on spinner Varun Chakravarthy to lead the way in this final. He is currently topped the bowling charts in the competition for Kolkata with 18 wickets in 16 matches. In Qualifier 1 game, Varun Chakravarthy was the standout bowler for the side and finished with two wickets to his name.

Besides Chakravarthy, the likes of Sunil Narine, Shivam Mavi and Lockie Ferguson have delivered clinical performances for Kolkata in the knockout matches played against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals.

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Our Tipsters Angle

The teams that finished second and fourth on the ladder during the round-robin stage will face-off for the right to be crowned winners of IPL 2021.

Given their consistently good performances in this UAE leg of IPL, Chennai have the players in their ranks to win their fourth IPL trophy. With the likes of Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaekwad consistently delivering runs at the top of the innings and bowlers delivering clinical performances in the knockout matches, Chennai Super Kings will be keen to deliver a pitch-perfect display with bat and ball.

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight have peaked at the right time in the competition. With clinical performances against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, the side cannot be taken lightly by Chennai in this finale.

Expect Chennai Super Kings to beat Kolkata Knight Riders and clinch the IPL trophy at Dubai.

Tip 1- Ruturaj Gaekwad to continue his purple patch with the bat for Chennai

With one century and one half-century in his previous six outings, Ruturaj Gaekwad has shown incredible consistency for Chennai this season. The 24-year old has been instrumental in helping Chennai qualify for the finals of the competition.

With over 600 runs to his name this season, we expect Ruturaj Gaekwad to score 40 runs or more in this final.

Tip 2- Varun Chakravarthy to lead the charge for Kolkata in this grand finale

The premier spinner has certainly raised his game with the ball for Kolkata Knight Riders in the playoff matches played against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. With two wickets in playoff matches, Leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy will be looking to deliver a splendid bowling performance against Chennai.

With 18 scalps to his name this season, so are expecting leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy to take two wickets or more against Chennai

Conclusion

Expect Chennai Super Kings to beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the finals of the 2021 Indian Premier League.

1. Ruturaj Gaekwad to score 40 runs or more in this final- Chennai.
2. Varun Chakravarthy to take two wickets or more against Chennai- Kolkata.

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