India, May 7 -- The iconic Eden Gardens is bracing for a spectacle of epic proportions as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare to host the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-stakes encounter on Wednesday.

However, the clash extends beyond a mere battle for playoff contention, with the looming presence of MS Dhoni set to transform the Kolkata coliseum into a sea of yellow, reminiscent of CSK's home turf in Chepauk.

For KKR, this will feel every bit like a crucial away fixture as they fight tooth and nail to keep their playoff aspirations alive.

They understand that underestimating a wounded CSK, currently enduring a four-match losing streak, would be a perilous mistake.

While skipper Ajinkya Rahane has led from the front with both ...