IPL 2024: Match 36, KKR vs RCB Match Prediction | Reddy Anna

Date & Time: Sunday, April 21

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

The Indian Premier League 2024 continues its thrilling action as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 36 on Sunday, April 21 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Reddy Anna. KKR is entering the game after a narrow loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) by two wickets.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Having performed well this season, KKR currently holds the second spot on the points table with four wins from six matches, accumulating eight points. Meanwhile, RCB is facing a challenging phase, having suffered five consecutive losses. Led by Faf du Plessis, they are in dire need of victories to keep their playoff hopes alive, currently sitting at the bottom of the table with just one win from seven matches.

Eden Gardens Pitch Report: Out of the three matches held at the venue in this tournament, two were won by chasing teams. The average first innings score stands at 197, with the highest successful chase being 224 by Rajasthan Royals. Eden Gardens offers favorable conditions for batsmen, with captains likely to opt for batting first and setting a challenging target.

KKR vs RCB Probable Playing XI:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Reece Topley, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj

Kolkata Knight Riders:Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana

Probable Best Players of the Match:

Probable Best Batter:Virat Kohli has been in exceptional form this season, emerging as the leading run-scorer with 361 runs from seven innings at an average of 72.20 and a strike rate of 147.34. Kohli's classy performance will be crucial for RCB as they seek their second win of the season.

Probable Best Bowler:Vaibhav Arora has been a key wicket-taker for RCB, claiming seven wickets from four innings at an average of 19.14 and an economy of 9.57. His consistent performance will be vital in RCB's quest for their fifth win of the season.

Prediction:Considering KKR's strong performance and RCB's recent struggles, KKR is favored to win this match. However, cricket's unpredictable nature always leaves room for surprises.

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