Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals - IPL 2023, Match 56
KKR vs RR Match Preview:
Match 56 between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will be an important game. Both teams have had a strong rivalry over the last two seasons, with two wins each in four games. The Royals’ top order is in top form. KKR’s bowlers have struggled in most of the team’s games, so this will be a difficult challenge for them. They play at home and will look to take advantage of the conditions.
KKR Preview:
- Nitish Rana’s side defeated the Punjab Kings by five wickets to keep their playoff hopes alive. In a game where the balance was constantly shifting, KKR held their nerve to win on the last ball. They’ve had a tough rivalry with Rajasthan, and Rana wants his players to be on their toes. They must win this game in order to qualify for the playoffs.
RR Preview:
- Sanju Samson was at a loss for words after the previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which they lost by four wickets. They had the game in hand only to blow it with rash bowling in the final overs. The team comes in with three straight losses and must beat its way back to form. Sampson will be looking for a better performance from his bowlers in this game.
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Match Details:
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Match Details:Venue: | Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata |
Date and Time: | 11 May 2023 (07:30 PM IST) |
Kolkata Knight Riders
Riders Squad :
Kolkata Knight Riders
Riders Squad :Nitish Rana (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jason Roy
Rajasthan Royals
Squad :
Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Murugan Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldip Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy
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vs Rajasthan Royals
: Key Players
Kolkata Knight Riders
vs Rajasthan Royals
| Rajasthan Royals |
Venkatesh Iyer | Jos Buttler |
Varun Chakravarthy | Yuzvendra Chahal |
Toss Prediction :
Both teams would like to bat first and establish a target on this pitch. We predict KKR that wins the toss and will elect to bat first.
Pitch Report:
Eden Gardens in Kolkata is one of India’s largest grounds with extensive boundaries. The flat wicket allows batsmen to play their strokes. In the early overs of the game, this ground provides some assistance to fast bowlers. Spinners thrive because the deep boundaries provide them with extra protection as they experiment with their speed and length.
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Weather Report:
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The average day and nighttime temperatures in Kolkata are expected to remain around 38 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively. Thursday will be a scorching cricket-perfect day in the city. Furthermore, there is no chance of precipitation during the match hours.
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CricAdvisor Predictions:
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CricAdvisor Predictions:To win games, the Kolkata Knight Riders have relied on their power hitters. Their offense has been the most inconsistent of the season, causing problems in the majority of games. The bowlers must perform admirably as they face a batting powerhouse. The Rajasthan Royals are in great form with the bat, which has always been their strong suit. They have an advantage because they have two quality spinners on the side. We expected Rajasthan Royals to win
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Winning Chance:
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