IPL 2023: Match 9, KKR vs RCB Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore?

KKR vs RCB Match Prediction, Match 9 of IPL, 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders lost their opening match, while Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged victorious in their first game.

Abhimanyu Updated: July 12, 2024 schedule 3 min read

Match 9 KKR vs RCB Match Predictions IPL 2023

KKR vs RCB, Match 9 of IPL 2023

KKR vs RCB: Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match 9 of the IPL, 2023 on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Kolkata Knight Riders got off to a disastrous start in their opening game against Punjab Kings, losing by seven runs on the DLS method. Tim Southee was the pick of the bowlers for KKR, picking up two wickets as Punjab Kings posted 191 for the loss of five wickets.

In reply, KKR managed to score 146/7 in 16 overs before rain interrupted the match and eventually Punjab went on with a win. They would be looking to bounce back stronger in this game.

Royal Challengers Bangalore, on the other hand, got off to a flying start in IPL 2023, defeating the Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in their opening match.

Asked to bat first, Mumbai posted 171/7. Later, Kohli and du Plessis took charge with the bat, scoring unbeaten half-centuries to help RCB ease to victory with 22 balls to spare.

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KKR vs RCB Match Details

Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 9
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM (IST) | 2:00 PM (GMT) | 7:30 PM (Local)
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

KKR vs RCB Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to be a belter, with plenty of runs on offer for the batsmen. The history of T20 games at this venue indicates that teams bowling first have had more success. As a result, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first.

KKR vs RCB Predicted Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Mandeep Singh, Nitish Rana (C), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Anukul Roy, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing XI

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Michael Bracewell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Karn Sharma, Harshal Patel, Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj.

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KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Records

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Matches Played

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Kolkata Knight Riders & Royal Challengers Bangalore Last 5 Match Form

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KKR vs RCB Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

If Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) win the toss and opts to bat

KKR Powerplay Score: 35-45 Runs
KKR Total Score: 160-180
Result: Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match

If Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) win the toss and opts to bat

RCB Powerplay Score: 45-55 Runs
RCB Total Score: 180-200
Result: Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match

KKR vs RCB Live Telecast & Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?

Live Streaming: JioCinema
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the author’s expertise, analysis, and intuition. However, it is important to consider the points mentioned and ultimately use your own discretion when making your final prediction.