The 56th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will see the Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday, May 11. Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to know about the KKR vs RR Dream11 prediction.
Kolkata Knight Riders have found some form of late, winning three out of their last four encounters. Jason Roy and Varun Chakravarthy have stepped up alongside Rinku Singh, holding them in good stead.
As for the Rajasthan Royals, their form has been abysmal with only one win in their last six outings. While Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to star at the top of the order, their bowling unit will need to step up against the Knight Riders.Both teams have similar records coming into the game and are well-matched on paper, making for a cracking encounter in Kolkata.
Match Details
- Match:- KKR vs RR
- Date:- 11 May 2023
- Time:- 7:30 PM
- Venue:- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs RR 56th Match Dream 11 Prediction
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
- Batters: Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal (c)
- All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Andre Russell (vc)
- Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy
KKR vs RR Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (vc)
- Batters: Jason Roy (c), Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell
- Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Sandeep Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy
KKR vs RR Head-To-Head
Kolkata and Rajasthan have faced each other in 27 matches in IPL. Out of these 27 games, Kolkata have won 14 whereas Rajasthan have come out victorious on 12 occasion. 1 match ended without a result.
KKR vs RR Today’s Playing 11
KKR:- Jason Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana (c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy.
RR:- Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Jason Holder, Adam Zampa/Trent Boult, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Sandeep Sharma
KKR vs RR Player Stats
- Yuzvendra Chahal :- 17 wickets in 11 matches
- Yashasvi Jaiswal:- 477 runs in 11 matches
- Jason Roy:- 218 runs in 5 matches
- Nitish Rana:- 326 runs in 11 matches
- Varun Chakravarthy :- 17 wickets in 11 matches
KKR vs RR Weather Forecast
The weather in Kolkata is expected to be pleasant on May 11. The temperature is expected to hover between 27°C and 38°C on the match day with 56%-79% humidity. Chances of rain interrupting the contest are negligible.
KKR vs RR Pitch Report For IPL 2023
Eden Gardens has seen its fair share of high-scoring encounters this season. The average first-innings score here reads 205 this season, with there being ample help available for the spinners as well.
There is not much help on offer for the pacers, who accounted for only three out of the 12 wickets to fall in the previous game. Chasing could be the preferred option despite three out of the five matches this season being won by the side batting first.
KKR vs RR Live DD Sports Cricket Score, Commentary
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