IPL 2024, RCB vs KKR Match:
Witness the electrifying rematch between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking place on the historic grounds of Eden Gardens on a thrilling Sunday (April 21). RCB is determined to avenge their previous loss against KKR. The showdown is slated to commence at 3:30 PM IST.
Possible Comebacks for these Players
Anticipation mounts as fans keenly await the announcement of the playing 11 for both teams. RCB might see the return of fast bowler Mohammed Siraj who sat out the previous game against Sunrisers. On the other side, KKR may substitute Nitish Rana in place of Rinku Singh. Rana has missed the last five matches due to a finger injury.
A Crucial Encounter for RCB
In the history of IPL matches, RCB and KKR have clashed 33 times, with KKR winning 19 bouts to RCB's 14. After losing six of their seven matches this season, RCB's playoffs aspirations are on thin ice, and they must win their remaining seven matches to stay in contention. Bowling has been RCB's Achilles' heel, heavily relying on batting triumvirates such as Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Dinesh Karthik.
Other Batsmen Must Rally with Kohli
While Kohli himself has scored 361 runs at an average of 72.20, Karthik has also made an impact by scoring over 200 runs this season. The duo, along with du Plessis, now faces the stellar bowling lineup of Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, and Harshit Rana from KKR. Especially after KKR's nerve-wracking last-ball defeat against Rajasthan Royals, they are aiming for a strong comeback.
Predicted Playing 11 for Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (captain), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Siraj, Lockie Ferguson.
Predicted Playing 11 for Kolkata Knight Riders:
Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc. Impact Player: Rinku Singh
Top Picks for Fantasy Eleven:
Phil Salt, Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli (vice-captain), Faf du Plessis, Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine (vice-captain), Andre Russell.
