The 31st match of the IPL 2021 will feature KKR against RCB. In this season of the Vivo IPL 2021, these two teams will clash against each other for the 2nd time. The match will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
KKR vs. RCB- The Match Preview
RCB has won five of their seven games so far in this season and is now in third place on the scoreboard. On the contrary, things don’t look so good for the 2-time IPL Champions KKR, who have only achieved two wins in their first seven games and are currently ranked second-last on the scoreboard.
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RCB last played in Ahmedabad, where they were defeated by Punjab Kings by 34 runs. KKR, on the other hand, last played Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad. The KKR players put up 154 runs in the first innings, which the Delhi Capitals efficiently handled in the 17th overs to claim their fifth victory of that season.
In the course of the IPL, these two teams have met precisely 28 times, while KKR won 15 of those games and RCB won 13. KKR will be looking to extend its dominance this season because they did not have a notable performance in the first phase of this IPL season. But the RCB guys will also be fired up following a solid start to this season. They last met in the 10th match of this season, when RCB won by 38 runs over KKR.
Probable XI Players For Both Teams
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Eoin Morgan.
- Nitish Rana.
- Rahul Tripathi.
- Shubman Gill.
- Dinesh Karthik.
- Andre Russell.
- Sunil Narine.
- Varun Chakravarthy.
- Prasidh Krishna.
- Lockie Ferguson.
- Sandeep Warrier.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Virat Kohli.
- Devdutt Padikkal.
- AB de Villiers.
- Glenn Maxwell.
- Rajat Patidar.
- Wanindu Hasaranga.
- Shahbaz Ahmed.
- Kyle Jamieson.
- Harshal Patel.
- Mohammad Siraj.
- Yuzvendra Chahal.
The Key Players To Look Forward To
Nitish Rana: Our top pick for KKR is the aggressive left-handed batsman Nitish Rana because he has so far shown an excellent performance in this season. He has 201 runs in 7 matches, which denotes two centuries.
Devdutt Padikkal: If you want to see the combination of class and confidence on the field, Devdutt Padikkal is your man. This RCB batsman has scored 195 runs in 6 matches, including an undefeated 101 against the Rajasthan Royals.
Andre Russell: Andre Russell is a real asset for the KKR team because he can chase high runs and make a big score on the board whenever he lands on the field. This Jamaican cricketer is famous for his muscular batting and is an absolute powerhouse for the team.
Shahbaz Ahmed: Shahbaz Ahmed has picked up four wickets and scored 23 runs in the first phase of the game. His excellent ball control, agility, and body dodge make him the best forward on the RCB team.
Varun Chakravarthy: Varun Chakravarthy is one extraordinary bowler in the KKR team who can bounce the ball for an extra shot from the surface. His bowling skill is highly deceptive, which makes him one of the toughest bowlers of this season.
Harshal Patel: Harshal Patel showcases an equal charisma in bowling as well as in wicket keeping. He is the leading wicket-taker so far in this season with 17 wickets, and he makes RCB’s winning chances really good.
What We Think
For now, we cannot tilt towards any of these two teams because both have a pretty solid lineup of batsmen, bowlers, and wicket-takers. However, the game will begin shortly. So, you better fasten your seatbelts and be prepared to witness one of the most exciting games of this season’s IPL.
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