Match 36 of the 2024 Indian Premier League features Kolkata Knight Riders facing off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on Sunday afternoon. The game kicks off at 03:30 PM IST in Kolkata on April 21st. With the pitch expected to favor batters, as seen in the previous match where 447 runs were scored, bowlers might struggle unless they can deliver exceptional variations. Batters will aim to set a competitive total of at least 215 if they bat first.
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KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
KKR stands strong with four wins out of six matches, securing the second spot, while RCB languishes at the bottom of the table. Despite recent losses to strong opponents like Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, KKR has shown promise in the tournament.
Conversely, RCB faces a daunting challenge with no teams beneath them in the league standings. Confidence is waning in RCB’s bowling department, evident from their high economy rates in the last match. Despite having strong batters, RCB’s chances of victory in Kolkata appear bleak.
KKR vs RCB Betting Tips
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Coin Toss
The historical trends at Eden Gardens point to teams fielding first having a stronger record. Considering the favorable conditions for chasing teams, with nearly 60% of IPL matches won by the chasing side at this venue, it’s likely that both teams will opt to field first in this upcoming match.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Who Will Win?
Despite questions surrounding RCB’s bowling depth, they still possess quality in their lineup. However, containing the runs against KKR’s confident batting order remains a challenge. Despite recent losses to Rajasthan Royals and CSK, KKR has maintained good form throughout the 2024 IPL. We anticipate another win for KKR on Sunday afternoon.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Top Batters
For Kolkata Knight Riders, our batting choices include Rinku Singh, Phil Salt, and Sunil Narine. Salt is set to open and has already showcased his skills with two half-centuries in the 2024 IPL. Singh approaches a milestone, needing 37 runs to reach 2500 in T20 cricket, boasting an impressive strike rate of 148.55.
Meanwhile, for RCB, we’re backing Dinesh Karthik, Faf du Plessis, and Virat Kohli with the bat. Karthik’s experience is invaluable, especially after his blistering 83 off 35 balls against Sunrisers. Du Plessis enters the game with momentum, having hit seven fours and four sixes in the last match, edging closer to the 10,000-run mark in T20 cricket.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Top Bowler
For Kolkata Knight Riders, our bowling picks include Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sunil Narine. Narine, the right-arm off-spinner, remains a consistent threat, having dismissed Dhruv Jurel and Rovman Powell in the last game without going wicketless in the 2024 IPL so far.
Meanwhile, our bowling recommendations for RCB are Reece Topley, Lockie Ferguson, and Yash Dayal. Dayal, despite going wicketless in the last match, has maintained consistency throughout the tournament, securing a wicket in each of the other five matches.
KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Angkirsh Raghuvanshi
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Mitchell Starc
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Harshit Rana
Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Virat Kohli
- Faf du Plessis (c)
- Will Jacks
- Rajat Patidar
- Saurav Chauhan
- Dinesh Karthik (wk)
- Mahipal Lomror
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Reece Topley
- Lockie Ferguson
- Yash Dayal
KKR vs RCB Live Score IPL 2024
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KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | KKR Won | RCB Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 34 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
- Sunil Narine is tipped as KKR’s top run scorer against RCB after his explosive 109 off 56 balls.
- Varun Chakravarthy is a strong choice for KKR’s top wicket-taker, having taken three wickets in his last two appearances at Eden Gardens.
- Virat Kohli’s impressive average of 72.20 makes him a reliable pick as RCB’s highest run scorer against KKR.
- Lockie Ferguson’s impactful performance in the last match, where he took two wickets, earns him the recommendation as RCB’s top wicket-taker.
- Given Virat Kohli’s consistent performance in the 2024 IPL, betting on him to hit the most fours in this clash seems like a sensible choice.
Last Updated on April 20, 2024
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