Cricket News: IPL 2020 - Kolkata to lock horns against Chennai

Three-time champions Chennai will lock horns against two-time champions Kolkata in the 21st match of the Indian Premier League at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The MS Dhoni-led side registered their first win after three consecutive losses in their previous match against Punjab. Kolkata on the other hand started the season with a loss before bouncing back in the next two matches. However, the Dinesh Karthik-led side looked out of sorts against Delhi losing the match by 18 runs. With only 2 wins from 5 matches Chennai are at 5th spot in IPL points table and Kolkata are at number 4 with 2 wins and 2 loses out of 4 matches. Chennai lead Kolkata 14-8 in the head-to-head record in 23 matches so far. But in the last 5 encounters it has been close as Chennai have managed to win 3 out off 5 matches while Kolkata have won 2. So, the stage is set for a fascinating battle as both teams are desperate for a win to get their IPL 2020 campaign back on track.