IPL 2021: Top Performers In CSK v KKR Fixture

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In the 38th match of IPL 2021, Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on 26th September. 

The three-time IPL champions have dominated the two-time title winners across the seasons. The two have played 24 matches in IPL, where CSK has won 15 and lost eight. 

CSK v KKR Head-to-Head(H2H):

• Total – 24
• Chennai Super Kings – 15
• Kolkata Knight Riders – 8
• No Result - 1

In the last five encounters between the two teams, Dhoni's army has defeated Knight Riders four times. The last match between CSK and KKR was a high-scoring thriller, where Kolkata fell short of Chennai's 221 run target by 18 runs after they got reduced to 5/31 in five overs. 

Most Runs In CSK v KKR Fixture: 

1) Suresh Raina - 'Chinathala' has scored the most runs in the CSK v KKR fixture - 599. Raina averages 37.43 against Kolkata in 21 matches. 

2) MS Dhoni - 'Thala' has scored 441 runs against Knight Riders in 23 matches he has played in the fixture. Dhoni averages 44.10 against KKR. 

Most Wickets In CSK v KKR Fixture: 

1) R Ashwin - The off-spinner took 16 wickets against Knight Riders when he used to play for Super Kings. Ashwin played 12 matches in this fixture and averaged 16.37. 

2) Sunil Narine - The West Indian mystery spinner has picked up 15 wickets in CSK v KKR fixture in 14 matches he has played. Narine averages 23.20 against CSK.