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Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunrisers Hyderabad
The Indian Premier League 2024 is set to witness an electrifying match as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Eden Gardens. This game is a crucial juncture for both teams, aiming to establish their dominance early in the tournament.
In their previous 5 encounters, KKR have secured 3 victories against SRH's 2 wins, indicating a competitive edge in recent matchups. Historically, KKR have a significant lead with 16 wins out of 25 games against SRH, underscoring their historical supremacy in this rivalry.
Both teams are looking to overturn their fortunes from the last season, where KKR finished 7th and SRH found themselves at the bottom of the table. With refreshed squads post the auction, this match is a pivotal moment for both sides to kick start their campaign on a winning note.
SRH’s aggressive batting lineup and strategic acquisitions are poised to exploit the powerplay, setting a higher score in the first 6 overs.
The betting tip is...
The best score for the first 6 overs - SRH.
68 %
32 %
Shreyas Iyer is set to make a comeback and reclaim the captaincy, after missing the last season. His return is anticipated to bolster the team's batting lineup, alongside Nitish Rana, who commendably filled in as the stand-in captain last season.
Phil Salt has been brought in to replace Jason Roy, who is unavailable due to personal reasons. While Salt and KS Bharat are the designated wicketkeepers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz is likely to take on the wicketkeeping duties and open the batting, riding on his recent top-notch form.
Mitchell Starc, who made headlines as the highest-bid player in the auctions, is making his much-awaited return to the IPL.
The team's middle order sees robust support from the likes of Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, and Manish Pandey. KKR talents Suyash Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy are poised to showcase their skills, having been nurtured by KKR.
KKR's overseas contingent is studded with stars such as Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Sherfane Rutherford, each bringing their unique strengths to the table.
Gurbaz, Rinku and Russell are batters who can score at high strike rates.
Predicted Lineup: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Chetan Sakariya
Pat Cummins is set to lead SRH as the newly appointed captain, stepping in after Aiden Markram's tenure in the previous seasons. Cummins, who was acquired at a record price in the 2024 auctions, brings a wealth of international success to the table, aiming to revitalize the team's fortunes.
SRH boasts an impressive array of overseas talent, including Wanindu Hasaranga, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Marco Jansen, Glenn Phillips, and Fazalhaq Farooqi, making them a formidable side with a well-rounded international contingent. Hasaranga will miss the first few matches due to the Bangladesh Test series.
The bowling department is anchored by team legend Bhuvneshwar Kumar, alongside T Natarajan and Umran Malik, forming a potent pace attack that promises to challenge the opposition.
Indian players like Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Shahbaz Ahmed are poised to make significant contributions.
Markram, Klaasen, and Tripathi are batters who can score at high strike rates.
Predicted Lineup: Mayank Agarwal, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Henrich Klaasen (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Washington Sundar, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, T. Natarajan
Historically, KKR holds an edge at this venue with 6 wins out of 9 matches. However, the dynamics seem poised for a shift. SRH, under the new leadership of Pat Cummins and with a rejuvenated squad boasting the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Heinrich Klaasen, appears to have the momentum.
Their diverse and potent overseas contingent, coupled with a solid bowling lineup featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan, positions them favorably.
Despite KKR's strong historical performance at Eden Gardens and the return of Shreyas Iyer, the current form and strategic acquisitions by SRH tilt the prediction in their favor. Expect SRH to leverage their balanced team under a very successful captain to clinch a win in this closely contested fixture.
