KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Stats & Injury Updates of Match 30, IPL 2021

KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: The 30^th match of the 14^th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Monday, May 3, 2021.

KKR vs RCB Match Preview

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to get their winning ways back when they face struggling Kolkata Knight Riders who need a complete overhaul for their IPL 2021 revival on Monday.  

Both the teams have played seven games so far, out of which Kolkata Knight Riders have won two while Royal Challengers Bangalore have won five games.

Kolkata Knight Riders are currently placed at the 7th place on the points table. They lost their previous game against Delhi Capitals as they failed to defend a par-total scored by its batters. Despite boasting some quality players, Kolkata have so far struggled to come up in the game as a unit. 

The form of their openers is also the matter of concern and hence we can expect some changes at the top before heading into Monday fixture. Their senior players – Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik and Andre Russell also need to play with more responsibility. Pat Cummins and Prasidh Krishna are the only consistent players for them. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore, on the other hand are currently placed at the third spot in the points table with ten points in their pocket. They lost their previous match against Punjab Kings after their batting order collapsed. AB de Villiers has been a showstopper this season and has constantly bailed the team out of precarious situations. Glenn Maxwell has also provided a much needed balance to the team at the top. 

Talking about their bowling department, the acquisition of Harshal Patel has done wonders for them. He has solved the problem at the death for RCB. His application and variations have been spot on. Kyle Jamieson has done justice to his hefty price tag. The New Zealander has looked comfortable and settled. Mohammed Siraj has shown his credentials as a senior pacer. 

As long as their head to head record is concerned, out of a total of 28 encounters between the two teams, Kolkata has won 15 games while Bangalore has won 13 games.

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads and Dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 29 of the 14^th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday, May 3, 2021.

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KKR vs RCB Match Details

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 29
• Date: Monday, May 3, 2021
• Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

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KKR vs RCB Weather & Pitch Report

Pitch Report

Although the pitch is slightly on the slower side, the Narendra Modi Stadium has also seen some high scoring matches in IPL 2021. Although there is little to no movement available for the pacers, there is ample turn on offer for the spinners.

The vast boundaries on either side make it an even contest, with the batsmen likely to try maximizing the field restrictions in the powerplay overs. Although both teams will look to chase, given the dew factor, the pitch might slow down as the game progresses.

170 should be a competitive total at the venue, with an even contest between the bat and ball on the cards this Monday. 

Weather Conditions

The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be extremely hot with temperatures hovering around 32 to 38 degrees Celsius. While there are no chances of rain interruptions in the match, heavy dew could play a major role in determining the winner of the match. 

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Average First Innings Score

The average first innings score at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad considering the last 5 matches played here is 156 runs.

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Record of Chasing Team

Based on the last 5 matches played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad —

• Matches Won: 3
• Matches Lost: 2
• No Result: 0

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KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head

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Kolkata Knight Riders & Royal Challengers Bangalore Form

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Kolkata Knight Riders & Royal Challengers Bangalore Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders Squads

Eoin Morgan (C), Harbhajan Singh, Andre Russell, Gurkeerat Mann Singh, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Vaibhav Arora, Sandeep Warrier, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Tim Seifert, Ben Cutting, Sheldon Jackson, Shakib Al Hasan, Prasidh Krishna, Pawan Negi, Karun Nair, Lockie Ferguson.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Squads

Virat Kohli (C), Finn Allen, Kyle Jamieson, Sachin Baby, Yuzvendra Chahal, AB de Villiers, Adam Zampa, Navdeep Saini, Rajat Patidar, Dan Christian, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Glenn Maxwell, Washington Sundar, Daniel Sams, Suyash Prabhudessai, Mohammed Siraj, K.S Bharat, Pavan Deshpande, Kane Richardson, Shahbaz Ahmed, Devdutt Padikkal.

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KKR vs RCB Dream11 Probable Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders

Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (C), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Mavi.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli (C), Washington Sundar/Rajat Patidar, AB de Villiers (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Daniel Sams, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammad Siraj.

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Top 5 Picks For KKR vs RCB 

1. Virat Kohli

He has scored 198 runs in 7 matches so far in this season’s VIVO IPL and is expected to get a substantial knock in this game as an opener of the team once again.

2. Harshal Patel

He is currently the purple cap holder and has picked 17 wickets till now in just 7 games. He is one of the top picks for this encounter and is expected to do well once again.

3. AB de Villiers

He has scored 207 runs in 7 matches at a brilliant average. He is another safe pick for multiplier choice as he is carrying a brilliant form.

4. Pat Cummins

He has always been the most consistent player for his team. He contributed with both bat and ball for his team in this season and picked 9 wickets apart from scoring 93 runs.

5. Andre Russel

He played yet another stunning knock in the last game, as he scored 45 runs from only 27 balls. The West Indian all-rounder scored 54 runs in the previous meeting against RCB.

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Fantasy Points of Top 5 Picks For KKR vs RCB

Players	Fantasy Points
Virat Kohli	56, 18, 13, 100, 18
Harshal Patel	40, 54, 77, 79, 68
AB de Villiers	134, 8, 12, 117, 19
Pat Cummins	105, 52, 16, 96, 37
Andre Russel	67, 16, 15, 106, 44

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KKR vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction

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• Wicket-Keeper: AB de Villiers 
• Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Nitish Rana, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal
• All-Rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Shahbaz Ahmed
• Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi

• Captain: AB de Villiers
• Vice-Captain: Andre Russell

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Fantasy Team Prediction 2

• Wicket-Keeper: AB de Villiers
• Batsmen: Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Rahul Tripathi
• All-Rounders: Andre Russell
• Bowlers: Kyle Jamieson, Prasidh Krishna, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy

• Captain: Virat Kohli
• Vice-Captain: Devdutt Padikkalare

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KKR vs RCB Streaming & Broadcasting Details:

• Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
• Broadcasting: Star Sports Network

KKR vs RCB Probable Winner

Kolkata Knight Riders is expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.