After making a dream start in their first game, RCB is set to lock horns with KKR in Kolkata. RCB’s batting was too strong, especially the fiery opening duo of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. They both were brilliant in the last game and will try to carry the confidence to this KKR game. On the other hand, KKR couldn’t sparkle with the bat in their first game but possesses a strong batting lineup.
Head to Head – KKR vs RCB
Matches played: 30
KKR Won: 16
RCB Won: 14
Match Details
Date: 06/04/2023
Time: 7.30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata
Pitch Report
Batting paradise as the flat track is accompanied by smaller boundaries. Also, spinners will have good assists from the wicket.
What to Expect?
Since the wicket is expected to have a turn, it is not expected to be a high-scoring game unless the top-order batters see off the new ball. Spinners will play a huge role on both sides. The team that bats spin effectively might have the upper hand.
Probable Playing XIs
RCB Possible XI:
Faf du Plessis(C), Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik(wk) Glenn Maxwell, Michael Bracewell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Karn Sharma, Harshal Patel, Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj
KKR Possible XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk) , Mandeep-Singh, Anukul Sudhakar Roy, Nitish Rana(C), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Fantasy Picks for the KKR vs RCB Match
Captain: V Kohli
King Kohli is completely in a different zone now. And this game against KKR will be even stronger. This opportunity against KKR will be used well by Kohli.
Vice Captain : N Rana
N Rana got the start in the last game but failed to convert it into big. We all know what he is capable of. Being a good spin hitter and left-hander, he could handle Karn Sharma more efficiently.
Batsmen : V Kohli, Faf du Plessis, N Rana
Faf Du Plessis has an obstacle in the name of Narine. If he is able to bat effortlessly against the spinner, Faf can once again go for good runs.
