Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will clash with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata for the 36th match of IPL 2024 on April 21, 2024, at 3:30 PM IST.
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KKR vs RCB Recent Performance:
KKR is ranked second among the teams in the Points table. They are doing well, winning four out of their six games. KKR have a Powerful batting lineup with players like Sunil Narine, Shreyas Iyer, and Andre Russell.
KKR vs RCB photo gallery
They are also stacked in bowling with the veteran Varun Chakaravarthy and the young pacers Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora.
RCB is in the 8th position in the Points Table. The team is having a hard season, with only one victory in their last seven matches.
Spin bowling is a major issue when they have conceded the highest total in the history of IPL in their last match.
Their middle-order is heavily dependent on Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik for runs. Glenn Maxwell pulls out of the tour with a hip injury.
Head-to-Head:
KKR has a winning record against RCB in head-to-head clashes, having won 20 out of the 34 matches played. They also got their 1st win of the season against their opponents with a margin of 7 wickets.
Where to Watch the KKR vs RCB:
You can watch this match through the following channels depending on where you are:
Jio Cinema (India)
Star Sports Network (India)
Kayo Sports (Australia)
Tapmad TV (Pakistan)
Gazi TV (Bangladesh)
KKR seems to have an upper hand against RCB based on this comparison. But, cricket is not a predictable game and RCB will try to change the tide.
Pitch Report:
Eden Garden is a ground where batsmen can score runs easily because the boundaries are short. Spinners are usually the ones that make the difference, especially towards the end of the game.
Weather Forecast:
The air humidity and temperature will be high. Such conditions are predicted to be around 41°C and temperatures. There is no sign of rain in the forecast.
Fantasy Tips:
Shreyas Iyer (C); Sunil Narine (VC); Andre Russell, Virat Kohli; Faf du Plessis; Varun Chakaravarthy.
