Match No. 36, RCB vs KKR Match Prediction, IPL 2023

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 12:55 PM
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  As the match approaches, both teams are fine-tuning their strategies and deciding on their playing XIs. RCB is likely to stick to their tried-and-tested formula, with Virat Kohli leading the side and Devdutt Padikkal opening the batting with him.
  
  

  IPL 2023, Match No. 36, RCB vs KKR Match Prediction

  BADSHAHBOOK: The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are gearing up for their next match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. The match is set to take place on April 26 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

   

  RCB currently stands within the top half of the IPL 2023 points table, having won four out of seven games. Their goal for this match is to secure a spot in the top four of the points table. On the other hand, KKR is struggling in the bottom half of the table, with only two wins from an equal number of matches. They have lost four consecutive games and are looking to bounce back from their recent defeat against Chennai Super Kings.

   

  The two teams have had a mixed performance in the IPL 2023 season so far. RCB has shown impressive performances in some matches while struggling in others. Their bowlers had a tough time in their last game against Chennai, who put up a massive 235 runs on the board. 

  However, RCB put in an excellent all-around performance in their previous game against Rajasthan Royals, with Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell leading the way with their powerful hitting abilities. Furthermore, the bowling department, especially the pacers, did well in defending 189 runs on a batting-friendly surface.

  KKR, on the other hand, has struggled to find their rhythm in the IPL 2023 season. They have suffered four consecutive losses and will be hoping to turn their fortunes around in this match against RCB. They have a strong batting lineup, with the likes of Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, and Andre Russell. However, their bowling has been a cause for concern, and they will be looking to improve on that front.

   

  As the match approaches, both teams are fine-tuning their strategies and deciding on their playing XIs. RCB is likely to stick to their tried-and-tested formula, with Virat Kohli leading the side and Devdutt Padikkal opening the batting with him. 

   

  Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell are expected to play a crucial role in the middle order, providing the firepower needed to set a competitive total or chase down one. AB de Villiers will be the wicketkeeper, while Shivam Dube, Daniel Christian, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Mohammed Siraj will complete the bowling lineup.

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  KKR, on the other hand, might make some changes to their playing XI, depending on the conditions. Nitish Rana and Shubman Gill are expected to open the batting, followed by Rahul Tripathi and Eoin Morgan. Andre Russell will provide the explosive hitting ability in the middle order, while Dinesh Karthik will don the wicket-keeping gloves. Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sandeep Warrier will complete the bowling lineup. 

   

  One area of concern for RCB has been the performance of their Indian players. They have not lived up to their potential, and the team management might provide Mahipal Lomror, Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, or Manoj Bhandage with more opportunities to impress.

  As the teams take the field, all eyes will be on the captains and how they manage their resources. 

  Virat Kohli and Eoin Morgan are two of the most successful and experienced captains in the IPL, and their decisions on the field could make or break the match.

  With both teams looking to secure a win, the match promises to be an exciting encounter for cricket fans.

  
  RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction

  Captain: Virat Kohli

  Vice-captain: David Wiese

  Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Karthik

  Batters: Venkatesh Iyer, Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Jason Roy

  Allrounders: David Wiese, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andre Russell

  Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Harshal Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy

  Impact player candidates: Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Akash Deep, Karn Sharma, Sonu Yadav

  
  RCB vs KKR Probable XIs

  RCB Probable XI: Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis (C), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Shahbaz Ahmed, Mahipal Lomror, Wanindu Hasaranga, Wayne Parnell, Harshal Patel, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Mohammed Siraj

  KKR Probable XI: Sunil Narine, N Jagadeesan (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana (C), Rinku Singh, David Wiese, Andre Russell, Umesh Yadav, Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy

   

  RCB vs KKR Full Squad

  Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Suyash Prabhudessai, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Finn Allen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, David Willey, Harshal Patel, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Mahipal Lomror, Josh Hazlewood, Akash Deep, Siddarth Kaul, Himanshu Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Michael Bracewell, Rajan Kumar, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Wayne Parnel

  Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, N. Jagadeesan, Rinku Singh, Vaibhav Arora, David Wiese, Suyash Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mandeep Singh, Litton Das, Jason Roy

   

   

   

   

   

   

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