Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will look to build on their resounding victory over Mumbai Indians to continue their winning ways when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their next match. (KKR). On April 6, the two teams will square off at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.
Kolkata’s IPL 2023 season didn’t get off to the best of starts as they fell to Punjab Kings in their opening game by a score of 7 runs. (via DLS Method). When the game was stopped by rain while KKR was chasing a target of 192, they were at 146/7 after 16 overs. They were discovered 7 runs behind the DLS par score as a result.
The team led by Nitish Rana will attempt to overcome the setback and record their first victory. IPL head-to-head records favour Kolkata over RCB historically, and they will enter the match confident in their ability to have previously bowled out Bangalore for the lowest score (49) in IPL history.
However, since it will be RCB’s first away game of the year, they will aim to repeat their resounding performance from the opening contest. With the help of brilliant performances from Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, they were able to limit MI to 171/7 in the first innings and then chase down the target with 22 balls to spare.
KKR vs RCB Match Details
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 9th Match, IPL 2023
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Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date & Time: Thursday, April 6, 7:30 PM IST
Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
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KKR vs RCB Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch has a long history of being a great batting surface with spinners entering the game later in the innings. Teams batting second have triumphed on seven separate occasions in the 12 T20Is played at Eden Gardens. The highest score at the location is 201/5, which Pakistan against Bangladesh achieved. The captain who wins the toss will attempt to bowl first, taking past results into consideration.
KKR vs RCB 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
KKR vs RCB Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter
Virat Kohli:
After regaining his form in all three formats, Kohli began the IPL 2023 season strong with an incredible 82* off 49 balls. In his innings, he hit six fours and five sixes, making it extremely easy for RCB to reach the target of 172. Kohli has displayed a desire for runs throughout the tournament and is likely to keep up his form against KKR as well.
Probable Best Bowler
Mohammed Siraj:
The right-arm seamer displayed incredible swing bowling with the new ball in the first game by preventing MI batters from exploding. Siraj will once more try to get his team off to a great start with the new ball and take some significant top-order wickets.
Today’s Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore to win the match
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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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