Today's showdown against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) comes on the heels of Friday's disappointing defeat to Delhi Capitals. Russell and Narine are among those carrying injuries, and a flu is running through the camp. It had kept power-hitter Chris Lynn out of the playing XI on Friday night. "We'll take a call tomorrow," assistant coach Simon Katich said on Saturday when asked if all players were available.

It's not the best of times for KKR to take on the league leaders. CSK have an ominous batting line-up, and it's bad news for opponents that MS Dhoni has run into form. The CSK skipper presents a dangerous prospect because of his ability to control the innings.

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It's CSK's spin-heavy attack, so much in cinch with the sluggish tracks of the Chidambaram Stadium, that will be put to the test on an Eden track. In Harbhajan Singh, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja and Imran Tahir, CSK have quality in the spin cupboard but those that make the playing XI will have to be smart on a wicket that denies slow bowlers the 'bite' they seek.

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