Series: Indian Premier League 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, 56th Match 11th May 7.30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The race for the top 4 had heated up in the Indian Premier League 2023. The 56th game between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Rajasthan Royals will be an important contest for both teams, struck on 10 points.
KKR defeated Punjab Kings in the last game to keep their hopes alive. The Royals threw away a game they should have won, going down against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Both sides have shared a strong rivalry in the past two seasons, with two wins each in four games. The Royals have their top order in superb form, adding to the side’s confidence.
KKR’s bowlers have struggled in most games the side has played, which will be a tough challenge for them. They play at their home ground and shall look to take advantage of the conditions.
Kolkata Knight Riders Preview
Nitish Rana’s side has kept the hopes alive for a berth in the playoffs with a 5-wicket win against the Punjab Kings. In a game that saw the balance shifting constantly, KKR held their nerves to win the game off the last ball.
They have enjoyed a tough rivalry against Rajasthan, and Rana would like his players to be on their toes. They must win this game to be in the hunt for the playoffs.
Rajasthan Royals Preview
Sanju Samson was short of words after the last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where they lost by 4 wickets. They had the game in their bag only to let it away with indisciplined bowling in the death overs.
The side comes here with three consecutive losses and needs to beat its way back to form. Sampson will expect a better show from his bowlers in this game.
Pitch Report
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is one of the biggest grounds in India with deep boundaries. The wicket is flat and allows batsmen to play their strokes. There is some assistance for the fast bowlers at this
ground in the early overs of the game. Spinners do well as the deep boundaries offer them extra protection to experiment with their speed and length.
key players KKR : Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy,
key players RR : Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals to win the match
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