Kolkata Knight Riders Face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Crucial IPL Clash
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns in a highly anticipated match 36 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
KKR, currently ranked second on the points table, will be looking to maintain their winning momentum after a narrow defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their previous outing. Sunil Narine emerged as the top fantasy performer for KKR in that match, amassing 234 fantasy points.
RCB, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Dinesh Karthik was the standout performer for RCB in that match, scoring 120 fantasy points.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Eden Gardens pitch is expected to favor batters, with a balanced surface offering assistance to both pacers and spinners. The average first-innings score at this venue in recent matches is 177 runs. The weather forecast predicts a temperature of around 35 degrees Celsius with moderate humidity.
Head-to-Head Record
In the 34 previous encounters between these two teams, RCB’s bowlers have earned the most fantasy points, while KKR’s all-rounders have been the most productive for their side.
Fantasy Picks
Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:
* Sunil Narine (KKR): An all-rounder with a high fantasy rating and a proven track record of delivering match-winning performances.
* Virat Kohli (RCB): A consistent batter with a high fantasy rating and the ability to score big runs.
Other Top Fantasy Picks:
* Andre Russell (KKR): A versatile all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
* Lockie Ferguson (KKR): A fast bowler with a knack for taking wickets.
* Phil Salt (RCB): A wicketkeeper-batter who can provide valuable fantasy points.
* Rajat Patidar (RCB): A young batter who has shown promise in recent matches.
* Varun Chakravarthy (KKR): A leg-spinner who can be a wicket-taking threat.
* Harshit Rana (RCB): A medium-fast bowler who can provide economical overs.
Fantasy Team:
* Wicket-Keepers: Phil Salt, Dinesh Karthik
* Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Shreyas Iyer
* All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Cameron Green
* Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj
* Captain: Andre Russell
* Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli
