Another interesting match in Indian premier league as Kolkata knight riders set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens today. Both the teams have got the reputation of playing some good cricket the match is going to be one of the exciting matches this season. KKR’s team management has missed the trick last season by not concentrating on their lower middle order but they seem to learn from their mistakes and they have added few additions which now makes them more balanced side. Led by Dinesh Karthik team is in upbeat seal a victory in this match which can increase their hopes of sealing playoff berth this season.
SRH, on the other hand, is one of the strong teams and has put up a consistent performance over the years. The team has got an additional boost at top order with the arrival of their captain David Warner. Like KKR their lower middle order also got few worries last season but with the arrival of Vijay Shankar and Ricky Bhui and Deepak Hooda, the issue seems to have sorted out. With Kolkata pitch traditionally supports spinners both the teams have exciting spinners in their ranks which make the game even more exciting. SRH will look to seal a victory which can boost their confidence ahead of other matches.
Team Statistics
Both the teams have faced each other 15 times in the past and KKR emerged victorious in 9 occasions which is the evidence of their dominance. At Eden gardens, KKR looks even more dominant as they have won 5 out of the 7 matches they played against each other there. So it is evident that SRH will have to face an uphill task in order to seal victory against KKR today. Of the current players, SRH, on the other hand, is one of the strong teams and has put up a consistent performance over the years. The team has got an additional boost at top order with the arrival of their captain David Warner. is leading the run charts with 391 runs and Bhubaneswar Kumar leading the wickets table with 17 scalps.
What To Expect Between These Two Sides
Though KKR has reached playoffs last season the team was not at their best. There were lots of loopholes in their batting order which costs them heavily. With the inclusions of a few players, the team looks more balanced unit now and they look to continue their dominance over SRH in this match too. They have got an excellent spinner bowling unit among other teams in the name of Sunil Narine, Kuldeep Yadav, and Piyush Chawla and this trio are expected to do damage against fearsome SRH’s batting order.
SRH, on the other hand, are well aware of their track record against KKR at Eden gardens are they look to learn lessons from them and will determine to come good against them. With the likes of Rashid Khan, Nadeem and nabi in their ranks their spin bowling also looks more solid. New exciting player along with former giants in their ranks their batting unit is more solid than ever before and is expected to come good against KKR.
Players To Watch Out For KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Sunil Narine
Having been out of the international scene for the last few years and came out of the finger injury which he sustained in BBL Sunil Narine is fresh and raring to go. With spinning track at Kolkata, Sunil Narine will look to be at his best which will increase his team’s chance of winning the match. his significant contribution with a bat is a talking point for last few seasons and he is expected to repeat the same this season also.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is one of the best all-rounders when it comes to t20. He is a complete package with his big hitting abilities along with seam bowling abilities. His cross seam actions, wide Yorkers, and lethal line and length deliveries make him a complete t20 bowler. With world cup around the corner, he is expected to perform well which will increase his chance of making into world cup squad for West Indies.
Players To Watch Out For SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
David Warner
David Warner needs no introduction to world cricket and he is playing his major tournament since his ban last year. He is expected to come good which will be good for both the Australian teams as well as SRH Team. He will look his sharpen his skills through this tournament ahead of the world cup.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is the no.1 bowler in t20’s and he is the major reason for SRH’s success over the years. He will look to do the same this year also to increase his reputation of being a prime bowler in t20’s across the globe.
Final words:
Both teams are well balanced and well equipped to seal a victory but for KKR considering their home advantage and their previous record is an advantage.
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