KKR vs RCB Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match? IPL 2024, Match 36
Updated - 21 Apr 2024, 02:36 PM
The KKR vs RCB IPL 2024 match 36 will be played in Kolkata on Sunday, April 21. This is the reverse fixture between the two sides in Kolkata. KKR beat RCB in the previous game in Bengaluru on March 29.
KKR vs RCB Team Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR lost their previous game against Rajasthan Royals with their bowlers conceding 223 runs. Most of it was due to the batting masterclass of Jos Buttler who scored his seventh IPL ton and his second against KKR.
The KKR think tank might like to get a similar wicket that they got for their game against LSG. The Super Giants posted 161 which was easily chased down by KKR. They would some their match against RCB to pan out on some similar lines especially this being a day game.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
It's almost crunch time for RCB, They are heading into this game after five consecutive losses. They are seventh on the points table and have seven more league games remaining. They need at least 16 points to qualify for the playoffs which looks almost impossible from here on. Against KKR, it is their bowling attack that will be the focal point yet again.
KKR vs RCB Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
During the last afternoon game, KKR allowed LSG to score 161 batting first. The wicket was slow to begin with and had turned for the spinners. It became better in the evening with KKR easily chasing the total down. They would ideally want a similar sort of wicket for this afternoon's game as well.
Form and Fitness
KKR saw Rinku Singh just bat in the match against RR and did not come out to the field due to a niggle. He assured that he would field in KKR's next match against RCB. There is also hope that Nitish Rana will return in that same match as well. RCB is having a lot of changes in the bowling attack with their bowlers not doing well.
Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell might not play in the next match against KKR as he has been struggling with the bat. He missed RCB's match against SRH.
Form-wise both the teams are dependent on their openers to do well. With the ball, KKR have a much better bowling attack than RCB.
Tactical Acumen
Shreyas Iyer was very good as captain with his bowling changes in the closely contested game against RR. He used his bowlers very wisely in their previous match against LSG. He would like to stick to that game plan of his. Nothing has worked for Faf as his bowlers have not delivered so far in the IPL.
KKR vs RCB Score Prediction
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 200-220 | 180-200 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 180-200 | 160-180 |
Recent Venue Records (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)
IPL Matches Played 89
Matches Won Batting First 36
Matches Won Batting Second 53
Matches Won Winning Toss 48
Matches Won Losing Toss 41
Matches with No Result 0
Average 1st Inns scores 155
Average 2nd Inns scores 137
Who Will Score Most Runs For RCB: Virat Kohli /Faf du Plessis
Who Will Take Most Wickets For RCB: Vijaykumar Vyshak / Mohd Siraj
Who Will Score Most Runs For KKR: Phil Salt / Sunil Narine
Who Will Take Most Wickets For KKR: Sunil Narine / Varun Chakravarthy
KKR vs RCB Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match? IPL 2024, Match 36
KKR have been a consistent team at home overall in the IPL. They have won two good games at home this season and will have an advantage over RCB a team whom they dominated in the league.
Conclusion
A lot of things need to come right for RCB in the remainder of the season. For KKR, they are looking to get back to winning ways after their loss to RR.
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