Kolkata Knight Riders will be all set to lock horns against Sunrisers Hyderabad in this crucial TATA IPL encounter. Welcome to the KOL vs SRH Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Kolkata Knight Riders have managed to turn the tides with some amazing performances in the last 2 matches that could help them maintain a consistent form at this early stage of the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad on the other hand were able to showcase a strong sense of team spirit in their last match to overcome their losing streak with an important win that should keep them confident for this contest.
Probable Winner, Match Tips, and Match Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders should win this match by a very close margin.
Match Odds
KOL- 1.90 SRH- 2.08
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch is balanced. The winners of the toss should bowl first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a warm humid day.
Probable Playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders
R.Gurbaz (wk), V.Iyer, N.Rana, R.Singh, A.Russell, S.Narine, S.Thakur, L.Ferguson, U.Yadav, V.Chakravarthy, S.Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad
A.Singh (wk), R.Tripathi, M.Agarwal, A.Samad, M.Jansen, A.Markram, W.Sundar, U.Malik, M.Markande, F.Farooqi, B.Kumar
Match Details
TATA IPL
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Date and Time: 14th April – 07:30 pm IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Jio Cinema App and Website
KOL vs SRH Dream11 Team Prediction Today, TATA IPL, Fantasy Cricket Picks, Match Preview
Wicket-Keeper
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (7.5 Cr) has shown his potential but lacks the ability to maintain consistency which can keep him focused on finding a better form in this crucial contest.
Anmolpreet Singh (6.0 Cr) managed to score 31 runs at a strike rate of 119.23 in his last match and will aim to make the most of his opportunities that could enhance his contributions.
Batsman
Venkatesh Iyer (8.0 Cr) is growing in stature and confidence with impressive contributions that earned him 83 runs at a strike rate of 207.50 in the last match which can be channeled into this fixture.
Rinku Singh (8.0 Cr) takes his crucial time to set up with every passing ball which has created consistent returns taking his total to 94 runs in the last 2 matches that makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Rahul Tripathi (8.5 Cr) is an impressive talent with great potential to work hard as a finisher which has earned him 74 runs at a strike rate of 154.17 in the last match which can continue in this game against his former club.
All-rounders
Sunil Narine (9.0 Cr) has picked 6 wickets in the last 3 games with the potential to create decent batting performances which is yet to make its way through to this contest but can keep him consistent for this contest.
Shardul Thakur (8.5 Cr) played an essential role in his match against RCB after he was able to score 68 runs at a strike rate of 234.48 along with 1 wicket which can keep him ready for this challenge.
Marco Jansen (8.0 Cr) was able to create 2 wickets in his last match and can continue to focus on his bowling improvements that could lead to a better performance as the series progresses.
Bowlers
Varun Chakravarthy (7.5 Cr) has managed to improve his in-game mentality this season which was missing in the last match but has earned him 5 wickets in the last 3 games making him a danger-man.
Umran Malik (8.5 Cr) can create wickets at the most crucial moments to break partnerships which has earned him 4 wickets in his last 3 matches added to his improving performance on the field.
Mayank Markande (6.0 Cr) was able to showcase his full potential in the last match making his first appearance for the team with 4 wickets at an economy rate of 3.75 in the last match.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
S.Narine will be our captain because of his amazing understanding of his role within the team which could lead to a stronger push for this match.
R.Singh will be our vice-captain because of his current form and consistent improvements.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Gurbaz, A.Singh, Iyer, R.Singh (VC), Tripathi, Narine (C), Thakur, Jansen, Chakravarthy, Markande, Malik
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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