Kolkata Knight Riders will be all set to lock horns against Punjab Kings in this crucial TATA IPL encounter. Welcome to the KOL vs PBKS Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Kolkata Knight Riders were able to add their 4th win in their last 10 matches of the season with slight changes in their approach which can certainly be tested to the limit against this opposition.
Punjab Kings on the other hand started the season well with a show of amazing potential but are lacking consistency in their recent matches which could be their main focus for this contest.
Probable Winner, Match Tips, and Match Prediction
Punjab Kings should win this match by a very close margin.
Match Odds
KOL- 1.97 PBKS- 1.97
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), J.Roy, V.Iyer, N.Rana, R.Singh, A.Russell, S.Narine, S.Thakur, U.Yadav, V.Chakravarthy, S.Sharma
Punjab Kings
P.Singh (wk), J.Sharma, S.Dhawan, A.Taide, S.Curran, L.Livingstone, M.Short, A.Singh, N.Ellis, R.Chahar, H.Brar
Match Details
TATA IPL
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings
Date and Time: 8th May – 07:30 pm IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Jio Cinema App and Website
KOL vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction Today, TATA IPL, Fantasy Cricket Picks, Match Preview
Wicket-Keeper
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (7.5 Cr) was able to add another 81 runs at a strike rate of 207.69 in his match against the table leaders which should allow him to make the most of his current form.
Jitesh Sharma (7.5 Cr) has been at his best in the recent games which should allow him to retain a stronger performance that is expected from him at this point of the season.
Batsman
Jason Roy (8.0 Cr) was not at his best in the last game but holds amazing batting potential to maintain his place as the leading run scorer from his team which can motivate him to bounce back in this contest.
Rinku Singh (8.0 Cr) played a crucial innings of 46 runs at a strike rate of 131.43 against SRH in the last match which should keep him focused on this fixture.
Shikhar Dhawan (9.0 Cr) looks to be gaining momentum with his batting skills in the top order as he was able to score 30 runs at a strike rate of 150 in his last match with great potential that could be achieved.
All-rounders
Andre Russell (8.5 Cr) is working hard to find the chances that earned him 24 runs at a strike rate of 160 along with 1 wicket which has maintained consistency in the recent matches.
Sam Curran (8.5 Cr) was not able to showcase his talents in the last match which could bring trouble to their opposition considering his wicket-taking form and composure on the field which makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Liam Livingstone (8.5 Cr) can score decent runs in the middle order along with his wicket-taking potential which makes him an important contributor who can help with his power-hitting capabilities.
Bowlers
Varun Chakravarthy (8.5 Cr) can be decent yet consistent with his bowling efforts as he has broken crucial partnerships along with his understanding of the surface which could lead to a stronger form.
Arshdeep Singh (9.0 Cr) has been of importance for his team this season as he was able to pick wickets at regular intervals which was not seen in the last game but could certainly make its way through to this match.
Nathan Ellis (9.5 Cr) picked 2 important wickets in the last match and with this momentum, he is certainly able to go beyond expectations which made him an important performer.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
S.Dhawan will be our captain because of his ability to showcase amazing batting talent with consistency.
S.Curran will be our vice-captain because of his consistent wicket-taking potential which should help him maintain his blistering form.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Gurbaz, Sharma, Singh, Roy, Dhawan (C), Russell, Livingstone, Curran (VC), Chakravarthy, Ellis, Singh
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.