Kolkata Knight Riders will have to perform well in all departments to ensure their qualifications. Welcome to the KOL vs RR Dream11 team prediction and preview.
Kolkata Knight Riders are in contention with Mumbai Indians to ensure their place in the playoffs this is a must-win match.
Rajasthan Royals come here after a disappointing loss against MI which should push their fighting spirit for this last encounter of the season.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
KKR should win this match by a very close margin.
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch is helpful for spin bowlers. The winners of the toss to bat first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a very warm and humid day.
Probable Playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders
D.Karthik (wk), S.Gill, R.Tripathi, N.Rana, E.Morgan, S.Narine, S.Al Hasan, V.Iyer, T.Southee, S.Mavi, V.Chakravarthy
Rajasthan Royals
S.Samson (wk), Y.Jaiswal, D.Miller, E.Lewis, G.Phillips, S.Dube, R.Tewatia, M.Rahman, M.Markande, C.Sakariya
Match Details
VIVO IPL
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
Date and Time: 7th October – 07:30 pm IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hoststar
KOL vs RR Dream11 Team Prediction, VIVO IPL, Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-Keeper
S.Samson (10 Cr) has been a consistent batsman this season however his performance against MI which should push him to regain his form to end things well for his team.
Batsman
R.Tripathi (9.0 Cr) understands this pitch and could use it to his benefit which should allow him to play his style to secure their place in the playoffs.
S.Gill (8.5 Cr) has played a responsible game in his last encounter with SRH and would look to find consistency to boost him to perform well in this encounter.
E.Lewis (9.5 Cr) manages to bring his strong start to every game and has managed to contribute decently which should allow him to push for a better score without any pressure.
Y.Jaiswal (9.0 Cr) has been an exceptional batsman this season and looks in fantastic form with the ability to perform a similar innings in this match.
All-rounders
V.Iyer (10 Cr) has been consistent with his performance but was only able to score 8 runs in the last match which should keep him pumped for a better outcome which makes him a prime choice in this match.
S.Narine (9.5 Cr) should make full use of this pitch to perform a better result with his batting and bowling performances as seen in his match against DC.
S.Al Hasan (9.5 Cr) made his appearance in the last match which helped him with a wicket with a controlled economy rate along with his efforts on the field.
Bowlers
S.Mavi (8.0 Cr) performed well in the last match with 2 wickets which should keep him motivated for a better performance in this contest.
V.Chakravarthy (9.0 Cr) has managed to pick 4 wickets in the last 2 matches with the potential to perform with much more rigor to give their all.
M.Rahman (9.0 Cr) has 6 wickets in the last 5 matches which should help him create better wicket-taking chances in this encounter.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
V.Iyer will be our captain because of his responsible role as the opening batsman with a bonus from his bowling.
S.Narine will be our vice-captain because of his ability to pick important wickets and perform well under pressure.
DREAM 11 TEAM
S.Samson, E.Lewis, Y.Jaiswal, R.Tripathi, S.Gill, S.Al Hasan, S.Narine (VC), V.Iyer (C), M.Rahman, V.Chakravarthy, S.Mavi.
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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