Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad clash in Match 3 of the 2024 Indian Premier League at Eden Gardens. Scheduled for March 23rd at 19:30 local time, the match promises an exciting showdown.
Eden Gardens, known for an average 1st innings score of 165 runs, suggests a challenging pitch for bowlers. However, considering the ground’s size, a match-winning total is expected to range between 195-210 runs, particularly if the pitch favors batters. Notably, SRH amassed 228 runs batting first in their previous match against KKR at this venue in 2023.
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KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction
KKR ended last season in seventh place, missing out on the playoffs by four points, while Sunrisers ended at the bottom of the table. Despite KKR’s inconsistent performance in 2023, they’ve strengthened their squad for 2024, sparking optimism among fans. However, they face a team eager to prove themselves in this match.
Sunrisers, with just four wins last season, are under the new leadership of Pat Cummins and set for a stronger showing. They perceive potential weaknesses in the KKR side that they aim to exploit at Eden Gardens, setting the stage for an exciting match in the upcoming IPL season.
KKR vs SRH Betting Tips
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Coin Toss
In the 86 T20 matches held at this venue, the team batting second has won in 50 encounters. Eden Gardens’ relatively small size and favorable pitch conditions often make chasing targets below 200 manageable for teams.
With nearly 60% of IPL matches at this venue being won by the chasing team, both teams in this upcoming game will likely opt to field first.
KKR vs SRH Who Will Win?
Saturday evening promises a thrilling match as KKR faces SRH at Eden Gardens. While Rinku Singh holds importance for Kolkata’s performance, we anticipate an exciting and closely contested game. However, with Sunrisers boasting considerable talent and the potential for surprises under new leadership, we predict a victory for them in this fixture.
With a lineup featuring top international batters, we predict Sunrisers Hyderabad to clinch the win against Kolkata Knight Riders.
KKR vs SRH Top Batters
KKR’s batting lineup relies on Rinku Singh, Nitesh Rana, and Shreyas Iyer. Despite Iyer’s recent exclusion from the India Test squad, his performance in the 2023 Cricket World Cup solidifies his position. Rinku’s impact for KKR last season, particularly his feat of hitting five sixes in the final over of an IPL chase, underscores his significance.
Sunrisers Hyderabad banks on Heinrich Klaasen, Rahul Tripathi, and Travis Head for batting. Tripathi brings a wealth of T20 experience to the match. Klaasen, although having played only 19 IPL games, showcased his potential with an impressive strike rate of 177.08 in the 2023 season.
KKR vs SRH Top Bowlers
KKR’s bowling trio comprises Varun Chakravarthy, Mitchell Starc, and Chetan Sakariya. Sakariya, known for his left-arm pace, showcased his talent with 14 wickets in a standout IPL campaign in 2021, despite limited appearances last season. Starc’s extensive T20 career boasts 171 wickets, with impressive best figures of 4/15.
Sunrisers Hyderabad relies on Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Umran Malik for their bowling attack. Kumar ranks sixth in the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-takers list with 170 dismissals and a best of 5/19. Malik’s standout performance in the 2022 IPL, with 22 wickets at a remarkable strike rate of 13.41, demonstrates his potential impact, despite a quieter season in 2023.
KKR vs SRH Prediction & Tips – Most Sixes
The power hitter Rinku Singh may be the player to hit the most sixes. Indeed, his heroics of hitting 5 sixes in the last over to make his team win the match had made headlines all over.
KKR vs SRH Prediction & Tips – Batting First Team Scores
To set a relatively defendable total, the team batting first at this venue must surpass the 190-run mark. However, it’s worth noting that in their previous match at the same venue last season, Sunrisers Hyderabad set a strong target of 230 runs, which Kolkata Knight Riders failed to chase down.
KKR vs SRH Prediction & Tips Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Nitish Rana
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Sunil Narine
- Mitchell Starc
- Chetan Sakariya
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Vaibhav Arora
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Mayank Agarwal
- Travis Head
- Rahul Tripathi
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Upendra Yadav
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Washington Sundar
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Umran Malik
- T.Natarajan
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
KKR vs SRH Live Score IPL 2023
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KKR vs SRH Head to Head
| Matches Played | KKR Won | SRH Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 25 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
KKR vs SRH Betting Odds
Bookmakers predict a tight contest with Sunrisers Hyderabad as favorites at 1.85, while KKR stands as underdogs at 2.00 odds. With Pat Cummins leading and Daniel Vettori coaching, we predict Sunrisers to have a slight upper hand against KKR.
KKR vs SRH Dream 11 Tips
- For KKR’s highest run scorer against Sunrisers Hyderabad, consider Rinku Singh, who averaged 59.25 in the 2023 IPL.
- Varun Chakravarthy, with a strike rate of 15.80 in the last campaign, is a strong candidate for KKR’s top wicket-taker.
- Heinrich Klaasen, averaging 49.78 in last year’s tournament, is a promising choice for Sunrisers Hyderabad’s highest run scorer against KKR.
- Umran Malik, a pace bowler with the ability to dismantle batting line-ups, is worth considering as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s top wicket-taker.
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Last Updated on March 23, 2024
