The Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 36th match of IPL 2024 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on April 21st. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM GMT / 03:30 PM LOCAL.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Preview
In the upcoming match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), RCB, currently at the bottom of the table with only one win out of seven matches, will face a tough challenge against KKR, who are placed second.
With a net run rate (NRR) of -1.185 and only 2 points, RCB will aim to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory. On the other hand, KKR, with 8 points from 4 wins out of 6 matches and an impressive NRR of +1.399, will be looking to maintain their momentum and climb to the top of the table with another win. The match promises to be a crucial encounter as both teams vie for crucial points in the IPL 2024 season.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Weather Report
During the match, the weather in Kolkata is expected to be 29°C with a RealFeel® of 35°C, very warm and muggy with patchy clouds.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, typically offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, with spinners playing a significant role as the game progresses.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI
KKR: Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh , Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana
RCB: 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
Dream11 Team for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli (C), Sunil Narine (VC), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Dinesh Karthik, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Reece Topley, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana
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