RCB vs KKR is a match to look forward to as Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be eyeing revenge against Nitish Rana’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both teams will lock horns in the electrifying atmosphere of Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
RCB vs KKR Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
Here’s a closer look at RCB and KKR – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
RCB will be eyeing to climb to playoff places. The franchise’s strength relies on its top three batters – Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Glenn Maxwell. Du Plessis has already struck five fifties, while the former RCB skipper and the Aussie big hitter have scored more than 500 runs between them.
Mohammed Siraj has been outstanding for RCB this season. He has been their best bowler so far, with Harshal Patel also providing good support. Harshal has ten wickets, three coming in the victory over Rajasthan Royals in RCB’s last game. Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will be keen to make an impact after taking only four wickets in as many matches.
RCB Squad
- Faf du Plessis (captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Glenn Maxwell
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Dinesh Karthik
- Mahipal Lomror
- Manoj Bhandge
- Harshal Patel
- Avinash Singh
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Wayne Parnell
- Suyash S Prabhudessai
- Sonu Yadav
- Anuj Rawat
- Akash Deep
- Rajan Kumar
- Karn Sharma
- Mohammed Siraj
- Himanshu Sharma
- Michael Bracewell
- Siddharth Kaul
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- David Willey
- Josh Hazlewood
- Finn Allen
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR will be desperate for its bowling unit to improve. The pacer bowlers have struggled so far. Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur, and Lockie Ferguson have taken just four wickets between them. On the other hand, spinners have been consistent. Varun Chakravarthy took ten wickets, while Suyash Sharma and Sunil Narine clinched seven and six, respectively.
KKR fans won’t be too worried about the batting department. Venkatesh Iyer will be keen to be back among runs after scoring just 20 runs in the last two games. Also, the franchise stand-in skipper Nitish Rana hasn’t managed a big score since his 75 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, Jason Roy and Rinku Singh made valiant efforts in the defeat against Chennai Super Kings.
KKR Squad
- Nitish Rana (captain)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Jason Roy
- Mandeep Singh
- Umesh Yadav
- Anukul Roy
- Andre Russell
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Suyash Sharma
- Kulwant Khejroliya
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Lockie Ferguson
- Tim Southee
- Litton Das
- David Wiese
- Sunil Narine
- Narayan Jagadeesan
- Shardul Thakur
- Vaibhav Arora
- Aarya Desai
Head-to-Head – RCB vs KKR
RCB and KKR have met each other 31 times. The Kolkata outfit has emerged victorious on 17 occasions, while the three-time runner-up managed 14 wins. The previous meeting between the two teams saw KKR dominating the game with a massive 81-run victory over RCB, leaving the home fans yearning for sweet revenge.
IPL 2023 Stats – RCB & KKR
- Most Runs : Faf du Plessis – 405 runs (RCB); Venkatesh Iyer – 254 runs (KKR)
- Total Wickets: Mohammed Siraj – 13 wickets (RCB); Varun Chakravarthy – 10 wickets (KKR)
- Most Sixes: Faf du Plessis – 25 sixes (RCB); Rinku Singh – 17 sixes (KKR)
Winner Prediction – RCB vs KKR
After claiming consecutive wins, RCB heads to this contest as favorites. KKR has proved they can produce quality performances, but the home side will likely pick up two points.
Final Thoughts on RCB vs KKR
Plenty of world-class T20 players will be in action at Chinnaswamy Stadium, which has produced some high-scoring matches this season. Cricket fans can look forward to a high-voltage clash.
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