CSK vs KKR, IPL 2014

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   Today, it's the match between CSK and KKR.

   The CSK (Chennai Super Kings). After losing their first game to KXIP, the CSK have comeback well winning 4 out of 4. Looking a good confident side lead by arguably the best captain MSD. Smith and McCullum have provided good starts and this opening pair is the best in this year's tournament.
Bowling has been beautiful. Ben hilfenhaus has performed well along with mohit and Ishwar. Nehra might be bighting his nails off for a match, but I am not sure he's gonna get one. Dhoni has shifted his bowlers well. Suresh Raina, Mr. Ipl already has a 50 in this tournament but the CSK fans will love him to play big. Dhoni has finished off beautifully.
So a formidable looking side this, are the favorites to win today's match. All are missing the bravo celebration. Get well soon. I will go with no changes from the last match. Why to change the winning combination? Player to watch out for is Suresh Raina.

   Now, The KKR(Kolkata Knight Riders). Lost the the last match horribly. Super Over tied and lost on the basis of boundaries hit. They would be kicking themselves. Good thing for them is that Gambhir showed some form in the last match. 5 runs short of what could have been a slap on the barkers. But a well compiled 45(44) should give him confidence. Shakib is back too. Sunil narine has been fabulous with the ball but he couldn't save 11 in that super Over. The are a motivated side and are ready to upset the CSK.
Let's see what happens. Player to watch out for is Gautam Gambhir. Same playing 11.

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