IPL 2020 Live Updates: Ravindra Jadeja powers Chennai to a six-wicket win

A consolation win for Chennai

Chennai need 10 runs from the final over

Chennai are 140/4 after 17.2 overs

Chennai are 139/3 after 17 overs

Chennai are 128/3 after 16 overs

Chennai are 121/3 after 14.4 overs

Chennai are 118/2 after 13.4 overs

Chennai are 100/1 after 12 overs

Ruturaj Gaikwad scoresa superb half-century

Chennai are 74/1 at the halfway mark

Chennai are 50/1 after 7.3 overs

50 partnership comes up between openers Gaikwad & Watto

Chennai are 44/0 after 6 overs

Chennai are 37/0 after 5 overs

Chennai are 23/0 after 3 overs

Chennai are 9/0 after 2 overs

Chennai are 2/0 after 1

Stay Tuned as Chennai's run chase gets underway

Chennai need 176 runs from their 20 overs to register their second successive win

Kolkata are 167/5 after 19.2 overs

Kolkata are 163/4 after 19 overs

Kolkata are 137/4 after 17.1 overs

Kolkata are 106/3 after 15 overs

A steady innings from Nitish Rana

Kolkata are 93/3 after 12.5 overs

Kolkata are 70/2 at the halfway mark

Kolkata are 63/2 after 9 overs

Kolkata are 48/0 after 6 overs

Kolkata are 33/0 after 5 overs

Kolkata are 23/0 after 3 overs

Kolkata are 16/0 after 2 overs

Kolkata are 13/0 after 1

Stay Tuned as live-action gets underway

Chennai skipper MS Dhoni wins the toss and puts Kolkata to bat first

The Match 49 of the Dream11 IPL 2020 will see Chennai locking horns with Kolkata on Thursday, October 29 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The Chennai vs Kolkata live streaming will commence at 7:30 PM (IST). Both sides are coming on the back of contrasting results in their last games. While Chennai beat Mumbai by eight wickets, Kolkata faced a defeat at the hands of Punjab by eight wickets.

While Chennai will be playing for their pride and to avoid the bottom position on the points table, the Men in Purple have everything to play for. This is an extremely crucial fixture for them as a loss here will pretty much put an end to their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs. Ahead of Thursday's fixture, here is a look at the Chennai vs Kolkata weather forecast, Chennai vs Kolkata pitch report, and details for the Chennai vs Kolkata live scores and the match's live streaming details. 

Chennai vs Kolkata weather forecast

The temperature in Dubai has reduced considerably in the last few days which is why the weather during the Chennai vs Kolkata match will be pleasant. According to Accuweather, the temperature in Dubai is expected to be around 31°C during the commencement of the match. The temperature will decrease a little during the finishing stages to 28°C at around 11:00 PM (IST). 

Meanwhile, the humidity levels throughout the course of the match will hover between 42-49%. There will be no cloud cover during the entire match and with no prediction of rains whatsoever, one can expect the entire 40 overs and a fascinating Chennai vs Kolkata match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Chennai vs Kolkata pitch report

The Dubai wicket has been favourable to the team batting first in the Dream11 IPL 2020. Out of the twenty matches played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the teams batting first have won on twelve occasions while three games ended in a tie. The team chasing at this venue have won six matches. The key for batsmen will be to make the most of the powerplay.

The average first innings score at this venue in the Dream11 IPL 2020 has been 173. The team bowling first should look to use the new ball effectively as there is swing initially.  According to our pitch report, the side winning the toss should look to bat first, post a big total and then defend it.

Chennai vs Kolkata live scores and live streaming in India

For the Chennai vs Kolkata live telecast in India, fans can tune into the Star Sports Network at 7:30 PM (IST) on Thursday, October 29. For Chennai vs Kolkata live scores, one can visit the official website and social media pages of the league. Furthermore, one can also visit the official websites and social media pages of the respective teams. The Chennai vs Kolkata live streaming will be available for fans on the Disney+ Hotstar app.