IPL 2018: 49th Match: KKR vs RR - Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted XI

IPL 2018: 49th Match: KKR vs RR – Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted XI

Kolkata Knight Riders will host Rajasthan Royals in the 49th match of the IPL 2018. Men in Purple have won six matches out of the twelve they have played. Dinesh Karthik led team had won their last match against KXIP to keep themselves in the playoffs race.

On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals are in the similar situation after winning six matches out of the 12 they have played. Royals have completed their hat-trick of wins in the last three matches. Thus, this winning streak is a good confidence booster for the Ajinkya Rahane led team.

This is going to be a pivotal contest in the race of the playoffs as both Kolkata and Rajasthan have 12 points under their bag. However, Kolkata has a better Net Run Rate.

When these two teams had met early in the season, Kolkata Knight Riders had cruised to a seven-wicket win.

Here is a look at the Predicted Playing XI of the Kolkata Knight Riders

Chris Lynn

Chris Lynn had a good start in the last match against KXIP. However, the Australian all-rounder was not able to carry on to make a substantial score.

Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine had a terrific previous match against Punjab. The all-rounder had scored a quickfire 75 off just 36 balls. The Windies all-rounder will like to give another good start to his team.

Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa had another start to his name in the last match. However, the stylish batsman was once again not able to carry forward his innings.

Nitish Rana

Nitish Rana was the Man of the Match when these two teams had met early in the season. Consequently, Rana will like to repeat his performances against Royals.

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik had scored a brisk fifty in the last game. The wicketkeeper-batsman is finishing the inning for his team.

Andre Russell

Andree Russell had played a cameo in the last game against Punjab. Furthermore, Russell had also scalped three wickets. This performance would have surely added to his confidence as he had some off games.

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill had given a fine finishing touch to the Kolkata’s inning in the previous game. The youngster has impressed with his performances.

Javon Searles

Javon Searles is expected to get another shot in the playing XI. The Barbados bowler had an expensive outing in his debut IPL match.

Shivam Mavi

Shivam Mavi had suffered a finger injury against CSK. Jacques Kallis has confirmed that the think tank will take a call on his availability before the match.

Piyush Chawla

Piyush Chawla has taken the hammering in the last couple of matches. However, the leg-spinner is expected to bounce back with his experience.

Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh Krishna had impressed with his performance in the last match. The Karnataka fast bowler had scalped two wickets and he was also economical.