Overview of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Tata IPL 2023 Match
The ninth match in Tata IPL 2023 will be played between (KKR) and (RCB). The match will be played on 6 April 2023 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata at 7.30 PM Indian standard time (IST) and 14:00 hours GMT.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured their first victory of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 by beating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by three wickets at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. A stellar bowling performance by RCB, spearheaded by Wanindu Hasaranga’s four-wicket haul, restricted KKR to 128. RCB, chasing 129 runs for victory, remained unchanged from their previous game. Umesh Yadav continued his fine form from the last match and dismissed Anuj Rawat for a duck in the first over of the innings. The Royal Challengers lost both openers after skipper du Plessis was caught inside the circle. Virat Kohli, who came in at number 3, hit two glorious fours but was soon dismissed after the former RCB skipper was caught behind off Yadav’s bowling. The Challengers were 59-3 at the end of ten overs. Shahbaz Ahmed was promoted up the order and proved his striking ability by hammering two sixes against Russell to push things back in RCB’s favour. Harshal Patel hit two decisive fours in the penultimate over before Dinesh Karthik wrapped the chase in style with a six and a four.
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KKR vs RCB Team Profile
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders are veteran teams. Both teams have played in all the seasons of the Indian Premier League. While have won the IPL trophy in five seasons, KKR won the title twice in 2012 and 2014. In Tata IPL 2022, RCB defeated KKR and thus will be confident in playing against KKR in Tata IPL 2023. Here are the profile of both teams.
Teams |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
|---|---|---|
Owner |
Red Chilli Entertainment |
Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd |
Venue |
Eden Gardens Stadium |
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore |
Coach |
Chandrakant Pandit |
Sanjay Bangar |
Captain |
Shreyas Iyer |
Faf du Plessis |
Winners |
2012 & 2014 |
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Seasons Played |
15 |
15 |
Official Team Website |
The player’s squad for Royal Challengers Bangalore, and KKR for Tata IPL 2023 are as follows. The players playing in a particular match are subject to last-minute changes. Keep checking for the latest updates.
Teams |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
|---|---|---|
All-Rounder |
Venkatesh Iyer |
David Willey Glen Maxwell Mahipal Lomrar Wanindu Hasaranga Karn Sharma Sonu Yadav Manoj Bhandage |
Batter |
Nitish Rana |
Faf du Plessis Fin Allen Anuj Rawat Suyash Prabhudessai Will Jacks |
Bowler |
Sunil Narine |
Shahbaz Ahamad Akash Deep Josh Hazlewood Siddharth Kaul Mohammed Siraj Reece Topley Himanshu Sharma Rajan Kumar Avinash Singh |
Wicket-keeper |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
*Note- Playing XI team may change on the day of the match.
Strengths & Weakness of RCB vs KKR
Royal Challengers Bangalore |
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Strength |
Weakness |
Virat Kohli has been one of the leading pillars for RCB for almost a decade. His presence on the field gives the entire side a big boost. During the last few seasons, Kohli’s batting suffered because of the captaincy duties – Now he is free from those responsibilities and will look to fire up his game for this edition. |
AB de Villiers was one of the important players of the RCB’s camp over the years and his absence in this edition might hurt them very badly. |
Adding Faf du Plessis in the top order will make a huge difference. Having an experienced player at the top will boost RCB, and everyone knows how important an opening batsman is in a T20 game. Plessis has single-handedly won many games for CSK, and he will also look to continue the same form in this edition. |
Lack of consistency in the batting unit can affect them in Tata IPL 2023. |
Dinesh Karthik’s inclusion will significantly impact them as the tournament progresses. Everyone knows how RCB was struggling in the middle over the years, and with his inclusion, the franchise is looking to fill in the gap. |
RCB was involved in fierce bidding wars for overseas fast-bowling all-rounders Sam Curran, Cameron Green and Ben Stokes but couldn’t sign even one of them. The team lacks proven Indian fast bowlers who can win matches with the bat. |
RCB highest total is 134/9 against Mumbai Indians |
RCB lowest total is 49 against Kolkata Knight Riders |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
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Strength |
Weakness |
Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine are perfect spin-duo for KKR. The spin department is an advantage for KKR, and no other team has such a strong pair in this edition. They will capitalize on the main strength in all the league games. One more added advantage is that Narine is a dangerous batsman and will look to score some crucial runs for the side. |
Dinesh Karthik was the second most successful captain for KKR. However, now he will play in the opposition for RCB. Lack of a good wicket-keeper can hurt the team’s performance. |
Shreyas Iyer is in terrific form and will bring the performance to this edition. Apart from skipper duties, he will definitely eye to contribute more as a batsman. |
Other than Pat Cummins, KKR doesn’t have many bowling options in the powerplay overs. They need someone who can restrict the opponent batters with their strict line and lengths. In this segment, they are lacking very much. |
The new addition of the foreign player, Alex Hales, can be a trump card for KKR. |
The top order batting line of KKR remains a concern. Shreyas Iyer is likely to miss the entire IPL due to back injury also leaves KKR without a good batter. |
KKR highest team total is 137/9 against Delhi Capitals |
KKR Lowest team total is 84/8 against Royal Challengers Bangalore |
KKR vs RCB Betting Tips & Strategy
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- Research the teams Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. Know about their strengths and weaknesses.
- Research the strengths and weaknesses of the prominent players from both the teams, like Virat Kohli, Wanindu Hasaranga, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Shreyas Iyer and Andre Russell.
- Check the odds before betting on a trustworthy betting site like Fun88. Not checking the odds is the most common mistake. Always check and, if needed, compare the odds on betting platforms before placing a bet.
- Research the latest on a reliable betting platform like Fun88. You will find the latest betting odds, fixtures, standings and results here, making it easier to place a bet.
- Always check the pitch condition of the stadium before the match. The pitch condition can make a massive difference in the teams' performances in cricket. Interestingly, the home pitch of a team always favours them. Eden Gardens is the home pitch of KKR, and thus, they have an advantage over RCB.
- Similar to pitch conditions, the weather conditions also significantly impact the match. The turf’s wetness and humidity in the air can affect how a ball bounces on the pitch. The wind condition also impacts how the ball moves. This can make a huge difference in the match’s outcome. On 6 April, the wind condition is 4 km/hour, and the humidity is 40%.
- In Eden Gardens, the team who bats first usually gets benefits. The batters will do well in the RCB vs KKR prediction.
Without proper research, you cannot create a winning strategy. Always have a strategy before placing a bet. Once you thoroughly analyse every aspect, you should be able to place the right bet.
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KKR vs RCB Betting Odds
Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in the ninth game of the 2023 Indian Premier League. Kolkata Knight Riders are the two-time IPL champions in their 15-year journey. Royal Challengers Bangalore haven’t won any titles but have maintained their status as one of the most popular clubs. Kolkata Knight Riders have had a dominant league record against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The two teams have competed in 31 matches, of which KKR have claimed 17 while RCB has won 14 games. However, in Tata IPL 2022, RCB defeated KKR by three wickets. The weather reports suggest the day temperature is expected to hover around 36°C, and the night temperature will likely approach around 28°C on the matchday with NW 4 km/hr wind speed. There is a 40% probability of precipitation during the game. The KKR vs RCB match prediction for the upcoming edition should be interesting.
Fun88 experts have looked at the team lineup to know how they'd fare in the upcoming Tata IPL 2023 season. Keep checking the Fun88 website for the latest updates.
IPL 2023 Odds KKR vs RCB Match |
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Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
1.83 |
1.98 |
*Disclaimer- Odds probability estimations may vary with the match.
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RCB vs KKR Match Expert Predictions: Analysis From Experienced IPL Betting Experts
While KKR is a former champion, RCB has come close on more than one occasion to winning the IPL trophy. IPL 2022 was kinder to RCB, who managed to reach the playoffs. In the event, they finished third overall. However, KKR had one of their worst IPL seasons and ended up in seventh position. RCB have brilliant talent in every department of the game. Importantly, Virat Kohli has regained his best T20 form, as evident in his recent matches for India.
Like RCB, KKR has a balanced side. Their batting may be less explosive. However, they have some excellent all-rounders at their disposal. Their bowling lineup has experience and variety. Most teams enjoy an advantage while playing in front of their home audience. Therefore, KKR will enjoy that advantage this time.
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