KKR vs RCB Dream11 Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2023 Match?
After a resounding victory over the Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are eager to maintain their winning streak as they face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their second match of the tournament. The clash between these two teams will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday, April 6.
Kolkata didn't have an ideal start to their IPL 2023 campaign,
suffering a 7-run defeat (via DLS Method) against the Punjab Kings in their
opening encounter. During the chase of a target of 192, KKR found themselves at
146/7 after 16 overs when rain interrupted the match. Consequently, they fell
short of the DLS par score by 7 runs.
As per KKR vs
RCB Match Prediction, Led by Nitish Rana, the Kolkata side is
determined to bounce back from the setback and secure their first win of the
season. Historically, KKR has had the upper hand over RCB in their IPL
head-to-head record, and they will be confident, considering they previously
restricted Bangalore to the lowest score (49) in IPL history.
On the other hand, RCB will be playing their first away
fixture of the season, aiming to replicate their dominant performance from the
first game. Their bowlers displayed exceptional skill against MI, limiting them
to 171/7 in the first innings. With scintillating knocks from Virat
Kohli and Faf du Plessis, RCB comfortably chased down the target with
22 balls to spare.
Match Details:
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 9th Match, IPL 2023
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date & Time: Thursday, April 6, 7:30 PM IST
Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and
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Pitch Report:
Eden Gardens is historically known for its batting-friendly
track, with spinners coming into play during the later stages of the innings.
In the 12 T20Is played at this venue, teams batting second have emerged
victorious on seven occasions. The highest total recorded at Eden Gardens is
201/5 by Pakistan against Bangladesh. Considering the past records, the captain
winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first.
Probable Playing XIs:
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mandeep Singh, Nitish Rana (c),
Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Anukul
Roy, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Michael
Bracewell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma, Harshal Patel,
Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj
Probable Best Performers:
Probable
Best Batter - Virat Kohli:
Having regained his form across all three formats, Kohli had
a sensational start to his IPL 2023 campaign, smashing an unbeaten 82 off 49
balls. With six fours and five sixes in his innings, he played a pivotal role
in RCB's comfortable chase of 172 runs. Kohli, driven by his hunger for runs,
is expected to continue his impressive form against KKR.
Probable Best Bowler - Mohammed Siraj:
The right-arm seamer showcased exceptional swing bowling
skills in the first game, preventing the Mumbai Indians' batsmen from settling
in. Siraj aims to provide a solid start for RCB once again with the new ball
and take crucial wickets at the top.
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