Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to clash in Match 36 on Sunday, April 21, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. KKR heads into the game after a narrow loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their previous fixture.
Despite the setback, KKR boasts a commendable season, currently occupying the second spot on the points table with four wins out of six matches, tallying eight points. Their batting and bowling units have displayed impressive performances throughout the season. The opening duo of Sunil Narine and Phil Salt has flourished, while Captain Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh have contributed significantly with the bat.
In contrast, RCB enters the match under pressure, having suffered five consecutive losses. Led by Faf du Plessis, they face a crucial juncture in the season, needing victories in every encounter to sustain their playoff aspirations. Currently languishing at the bottom of the points table with only one win from seven matches, amassing two points, RCB seeks a turnaround.
Virat Kohli has been in sensational form, emerging as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 361 runs from seven innings, boasting an impressive average of 72.20 and a strike rate of 147.34.
Ahead of the next game of IPL 2024, here is all you need to know.
KKR vs RCB Team News and Injury Update
Mitchell Starc has consistently underperformed and could be dropped from the playing XI. Also, Suyash Sharma could be a viable replacement for Varun Chakravarthy, who has been out of form. For RCB, Glenn Maxwell is likely to miss the match due to an injury.
KKR vs RCB Match 36 in IPL 2024 Predicted XI
Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted XI
Sunil Narine, Phil Salt (wk), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora
Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Saurav Chauhan, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match 36 Details
Match: KKR vs RCB
Date & Time: April 21, 7.30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
IPL 2024 KKR vs RCB Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik, Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Faf du Plessis, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal
Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-captain: Faf du Plessis
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KKR vs RCB: Kolkata Weather and Pitch Report
In the three matches held at the venue during the tournament, teams chasing have emerged victorious twice. With an average first innings score of 197 and the highest successful chase being 224 by Rajasthan Royals, the wicket at the Eden Gardens favours batsmen greatly. Captains winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.
The weather in Kolkata will be very hot and humid with a temperature of about 42 degrees Celsius. Rain is not forecast.
KKR vs RCB, Indian Premier League Match 36 Broadcasting
The match between KKR and RCB will be live on Star Sports network as far as TV is concerned.
KKR vs RCB Match 36 Live Streaming
Jio cinema has picked up streaming rights of the KKR vs RCB match. The toss will take place at 7.00 PM IST.
IPL 2024 KKR vs RCB Head to Head
| Matches Played | 33 |
| Matches won by KKR | 19 |
| Matches won by RCB | 14 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
IPL 2024 KKR vs RCB Match 36 Prediction
Both teams have had a contrasting fortune in this edition of the IPL. While KKR are one of the best teams, RCB are one of the worst. We predict KKR to win this game.
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