The fans will be getting ready for an electrifying showdown as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in an epic clash scheduled for April 16th at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. As the cricketing giants gear up for battle, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Currently, KKR holds the coveted second position on the points table, while RR boasts an impressive lead at the top.
KKR has been in formidable form, securing victories in four out of their five matches this season. On the other hand, RR has been equally dominant, clinching triumphs in five out of six encounters. In their recent outings, KKR showcased their mettle with a stellar performance against Lucknow Super Giants, spearheaded by Phil Salt’s magnificent 89-run knock.
Meanwhile, RR displayed their prowess in a thrilling showdown against Punjab Kings, with Yashasvi Jaiswal shining with a notable contribution of 39 runs. The rivalry between these two cricketing powerhouses has been intense, with KKR emerging victorious in 14 out of 27 encounters, closely trailed by RR’s 13 wins. Notably, both teams have claimed two wins each in their last four face-offs.
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Moreover, KKR enjoys a slight edge over RR at Eden Gardens, boasting a commendable 6-3 record. As fans brace themselves for an exhilarating contest, weather conditions are expected to play a pivotal role. While the daytime forecast suggests hot and humid conditions, an unexpected breeze and cloud cover may offer relief in the evening. Additionally, dew could factor in, potentially favouring the chasing team in this high-stakes showdown.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Despite Nitish Rana’s recent fitness clearance, he has been conspicuously absent from the last two matches. The pitch’s unlikelihood to favour spinners hasn’t deterred Sunil Narine, who has consistently proven his effectiveness, as evidenced in the previous game where he contained the typically brisk-scoring Sanju Samson. In their IPL encounters spanning 82 balls, Samson has managed just 66 runs against Narine and has been dismissed thrice by the spinner.
Probable XI: Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Probable XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, R Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Navdeep Saini/Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal Maharaj]
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Sanju Samson (vc), Philip Salt, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine (c), Andre Russell, Riyan Parag, Mitchell Starc, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Sanju Samson, Philip Salt, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell (vc), Riyan Parag (c), Mitchell Starc, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Keshav Maharaj
