In the third match of the IPL 2024 tournament, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will square off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 23rd at 7:30 PM IST. The spotlight will be on KKR, boasting a formidable lineup under the leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer. Supported by the dynamic duo of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, KKR presents a formidable force, showcasing their all-round capabilities.
With the likes of Mitchell Starc and Varun Chakravarthy spearheading the bowling attack, KKR appears well-equipped with a balanced and competitive squad. On the flip side, Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by captain Pat Cummins, seeks to make an impact with their bowling strength.
The batting order, bolstered by Aiden Markram and Rahul Tripathi, is further complemented by the versatile skills of Wanindu Hasaranga. With a blend of experienced international players and promising youngsters, both teams are poised for an evenly-matched contest.
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Historically, Kolkata Knight Riders have dominated encounters between the two teams, clinching victory in 16 out of the 24 matches played against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have managed to secure victory in 9 games. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as KKR and SRH clash at Eden Gardens, promising a display of skill, strategy, and fierce competition.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
As the IPL 2024 unfolds, KKR undergoes a notable transformation in the form of the return of their actual skipper Shreyas Iyer. Iyer, returning from an injury that sidelined him last season, resumes his captaincy duties, replacing Nitish Rana. Boasting a blend of experienced stalwarts and promising talents, KKR’s squad exhibits a formidable lineup equipped with both batting firepower and bowling prowess.
Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Chetan Sakariya, Varun Chakravarthy, Suyash Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Under the leadership of their new skipper, Pat Cummins, SRH gears up to make a statement in the IPL 2024. With the Australian pace sensation assuming the role of captaincy from Aiden Markram, SRH will aim to rejuvenate their campaign and showcase their resilience on the field. The team relies on a strategic blend of batting stability and bowling prowess to tackle the challenges posed by their opponents.
Probable XI: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins, Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Heinrich Klaasen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Travis Head (vc), Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell (c), Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Shreyas Iyer (vc), Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen (c), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Varun Chakravarthy
