CSK vs KKR stats and records: In the final of IPL 2021 tonight, CSK will do battle with KKR for the championship! Here are 5 stats and records that are up for grabs tonight!
With KKR winning in an absolute thriller of a match against Delhi in Qualifier 2, the final of IPL 2021 is now set. We will witness 3-time champions CSK facing 2-time winners Kolkata in the summit clash tonight!
Apart from the coveted IPL trophy, here are 5 stats and records that are also up for grabs tonight:
CSK vs KKR Stats And Records
1 – KKR 1 title away from tying with CSK
Kolkata Knight Riders (2012 and 2014) have won the IPL two times. Whereas Chennai Super Kings (2010, 2011 and 2018) have won it thrice.
If KKR wins tonight, they will tie with their opponents as the team with the second-most number of trophies won.
Mumbai Indians (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020) lead the race comfortably with 5 titles to their name!
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24 – Gaikwad needs 24 runs to claim Orange Cap
Ruturaj Gaikwad (603) needs only 24 runs to reclaim the Orange Cap, and most likely end the tournament with it. PBKS skipper KL Rahul (626) currently holds it.
53 – Faf needs 53 runs to get to 600
Gaikwad’s opening partner Faf du Plessis (547) needs 53 runs to get to 600 runs this season. He will become only the third batter this season to cross this mark, if he does so.
5 – Tripathi needs 5 runs to get to 400
Rahul Tripathi (395), the match-winner from previous game, needs only 5 runs to get past 400 runs this season. He will become only the 13th batter to get past 400 runs in this edition.
Morgan can join Dhoni with the double
Ever since the IPL has started, MS Dhoni is the only captain who has done a unique double of winning both the IPL and the 50-over World Cup.
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KKR skipper Eoin Morgan has the opportunity to join Dhoni’s company tonight. Having already won the 50-over World Cup back in 2019, Morgan has a shot at the double with IPL trophy on the line!
Can he and his team do it?
So these are the 5 stats and records that are up for grabs tonight!
