KKR Vs RCB Match Prediction:- Riding on Andre Russel’s brutal hitting, KKR has started off pretty well in the tournament, having claimed two wins out of three. West Indies all-rounder Andre Russel has played an instrumental role in all the three matches for KKR, thereby helping the team sit at the fifth position, right now, with 4 points in their kitty.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s journey this year, once again, look pointless and a never-ending cycle of misery. Virat Kohli and Co. have lost four out of four matches they have played so far. Royals now have to win eight out of remaining ten matches to make it to the playoffs.
Ahead of the contest between KKR and RCB, one would expect to see a few changes in the RCB’s line up, while, not much of chopping and changing is expected in the KKR’s dugout apart from the uncapped Nikhil Naik. Royal Challengers are expected to bring Coulter-Nile in the side, while Shimron Hetmyer might make way for some other batsman, given the left-hander hasn’t reached a single double-figure mark in as many as four matches.
Key Players in The Match
- Andre Russel
Given the all-rounder’s form in the tournament, each side has to warry from this big lad. The West Indies player has been reminding the world why he is one of the most dangerous all-rounders in the world. Russel has scored 159 runs in three matches he has played so far.
- Nitish Rana
While Chris Lynn hasn’t been amongst the runs, KKR batsman Nitish Rana has taken the responsibility in his own hands this year. The right-hander scored two consecutive half-centuries in first two matches. Rana missed out in the third match, as he will be looking to add some more runs to his kitty.
- Virat Kohli
Apart from all the worries for RCB, Virat Kohli’s form is the biggest amongst all. The Indian skipper hasn’t been at his best, having scored only 78 runs in four matches. However, Virat Kohli will still be our skipper in the Dream 11 team as we expect him to get back amongst runs if RCB hopes for a comeback from here.
- Parthiv Patel
RCB’s wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel has perhaps been the only shining armor in their batting line up. While wickets kept tumbling at the other end, Parthiv held the wicket together at the other end. The Indian wicket-keeper has notched 67 runs off 41 deliveries in the last game against Rajasthan, helping his side reach a competitive total on Wednesday.
Head To Head
Since the inaugural tournament, RCB and KKR have played against each other in as many as 23 matches, of which 14 matches have been won by KKR, while RCB proved victorious in nine matches.
Records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium In IPL
- Total matches 75
- Matches won batting first 31
- Matches won bowling first 40
- Average 1st Inns scores 169
- Average 2nd Inns scores 149
- Highest total recorded 263/5 (20 Ov) by RCB vs PWI
- Lowest total recorded 82/10 (15.1 Ov) by RCB vs KKR
- Highest score chased 207/5 (19.4 Ov) by CSK vs RCB
- Lowest score defended 106/2 (8 Ov) by RCB vs CSK
Pitch Condition
Short boundaries and high altitude make the Chinnaswamy track heaven for batters in the limited-overs formats. Many big scores have been posted and chased down with immense ease. While it’s a batting paradise in the shorter format of the game, the track tends to help the pacers in Test cricket. One of the few Indian grounds to boast of a pitch with plenty of spice, many pacers have loved exhibiting their wares in the five-day version of the game. Here you can get today fantasy dream11 team.
Probable Dream 11
- Virat Kohli (c)
- Robin Uthappa (VC)
- Nitish Rana
- Parthiv Patel
- Andre Russel
- Marcus Stoinis
- Moeen Ali
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Nathan Coulter-Nile
- Mohammad Siraj
- Kuldeep Yadav
Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad
Parthiv Patel, AB de Villiers, Tim Southee, Virat Kohli (c), Umesh Yadav, Moeen Ali, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Yuzvendra Chahal, Colin de Grandhomme, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Akshdeep Nath, Milind Kumar, Marcus Stoinis, Navdeep Saini, Shimron Hetmyer, Heinrich Klaasen, Himmat Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Kulwant Khejroliya, Devdutt Padikkal, Prayas Barman.
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
Dinesh Karthik (c), Piyush Chawla, Robin Uthappa, Joe Denly, Sunil Narine, Shrikant Mundhe, Harry Gurney, Andre Russell, Chris Lynn, Carlos Brathwaite, Kuldeep Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Nitish Rana, Nikhil Naik, KC Cariappa, Prasidh Krishna, Lockie Ferguson, Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, Yarra Prithviraj.
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