IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview, Probable Playing XI And More

KKR vs RCB: The upcoming clash in Match 36 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) will see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday, April 21. KKR enters the match following a defeat to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their previous fixture.

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Despite the loss, KKR holds a strong position in the tournament, securing the second spot on the points table with four wins from six matches, accumulating eight points. Conversely, RCB is enduring a challenging phase, suffering five consecutive losses. Led by Faf du Plessis, RCB urgently needs victories to sustain their playoff aspirations, currently languishing at the bottom of the table with just one win from seven matches, totaling two points.

Pitch Report

In IPL 2024, out of the three matches held at Eden Gardens, two have favored the chasing teams. The average score in the first innings has been 197, with Rajasthan Royals successfully chasing down the highest target of 224 runs. Eden Gardens offers favorable conditions for batsmen, prompting the captain winning the toss to opt for batting first, aiming to set a formidable total and put pressure on the opposition.

KKR Probable Playing XI

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

RCB Probable Playing XI

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

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