KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of IPL 2023 For Match 9
KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Match 9 of IPL, 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders lost their last game against Punjab by 7 runs (DLS).
KKR vs RCB: The ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see Royal Challengers Bangalore bumping heads with Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday, April 6 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Royal Challengers Bangalore started off their tournament campaign on a high, having swatted aside Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in their tournament opener.
The batting partnership of Virat Kohli and captain Faf du Plessis was instrumental in the team’s victory, as they took charge of the innings and cruised to the target. As they gear up for their second match, they will be hoping to continue their winning ways.
Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, had a disappointing start to their tournament campaign, losing their opening match to Punjab Kings by seven runs in a rain-marred contest.
Their bowlers struggled to find their rhythm. Their batting performance was also lacklustre, and the rain interruption only did more damage to them. Heading into their second game, they would be keen to bounce back stronger.
It’s likely to be a closely contested match on paper, but Royal Challengers Bangalore’s superior bowling attack gives them a slight edge over Kolkata Knight Riders.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the Match 9 of the Indian Premier League, 2023.
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
Pitch Report For KKR vs RCB, Match 9 of IPL 2023
The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to be a high-scoring one, with plenty of runs up for grabs. Interestingly, teams bowling first have had a better record in T20 games at this venue. Therefore, the team winning the toss may well choose to bowl first and try to restrict the opposition to a manageable total.
Pitch Stats of Eden Gardens, Kolkata For KKR vs RCB, Match 9 of IPL 2023
Stats based on previous five matches played at this venue-
- Average First Innings Score: 175
- Average Total Score: 174
- Team Batting First Won: 2
- Team Bowling First Won: 3
Probable Playing XI For KKR vs RCB, Match 9 of IPL 2023
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.
KKR vs RCB Head-to-head Records for Match 9 of IPL 2023
Matches Played
Stats of Kolkata Knight Riders & Royal Challengers Bangalore Form in Last 5 Matches
KKR Form
RCB Form
KKR vs RCB Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for Match 9 of IPL 2023
Virat Kohli
The ex-RCB skipper kicked off his IPL 2023 campaign with a stunning unbeaten knock of 82* off just 49 balls, which included five sixes and six fours, and helped his team register a resounding victory over Mumbai Indians. He has been in exceptional form of late, and he’ll be eager to carry that momentum into the rest of the tournament.
Faf du Plessis
He was named the Player of the Match against Mumbai Indians for his exceptional knock of 73 runs off just 43 balls, which gave RCB a blazing start. He has also been in exceptional form recently and would look to extend his good run of form in the tournament.
Andre Russell
He played a blitzkrieg knock of 35 off just 19 deliveries against Punjab Kings in the last game, and should be a must-pick for your Dream11 fantasy team for the upcoming match.
KKR vs RCB Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For Match 9 of IPL 2023
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 82 Runs |
| Faf du Plessis | 73 Runs |
| Andre Russell | 35 Runs |
| Tim Southee | 2 Wickets |
| Nitish Rana | 24 Runs |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 22 Runs |
| Sunil Narine | 7 Runs & 1 Wicket |
KKR vs RCB Captaincy Picks For Match 9 of IPL 2023 Between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Virat Kohli
- Andre Russell
- Faf du Plessis
KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For Match 9 of IPL 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Nitish Rana
- All-Rounders: Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, Michael Bracewell
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
- Captain: Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain: Andre Russell
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Nitish Rana
- All-Rounders: Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj
- Captain: Andre Russell
- Vice-Captain: Faf du Plessis
KKR vs RCB Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Royal Challengers Bangalore is expected to win this match.
KKR vs RCB – Match 9 of IPL 2023, Live Broadcast & Online Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?
- Live Streaming: JioCinema
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
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.
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