KOL vs RCB Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of IPL 2023 For Match 9
KOL vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Match 9 of IPL, 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore won their most recent fixture against Mumbai by 8 wickets.
KOL vs RCB: The ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see Royal Challengers Bangalore lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday, April 6 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Royal Challengers Bangalore put up an impressive show in their tournament opener, stunning Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in a high-scoring match at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Led by the dynamic duo of Virat Kohli and captain Faf du Plessis, the team put on a brilliant batting display, comfortably chasing down the target. With their first win under their belt, they will be looking to carry on the winning momentum as they gear up for their second game.
Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, had a forgettable start to their tournament journey, as they succumbed to a seven-run loss against Punjab Kings in a rain-hit encounter.
Their bowlers were off-colour, with Tim Southee and Shardul Thakur leaking runs at an alarming rate. The batting department also failed to deliver, and the rain interruption didn’t help their cause either.
While both teams seem evenly matched on paper, Royal Challengers Bangalore appear to have a slightly stronger bowling attack than Kolkata Knight Riders and hence they may have a slight edge over their opponents in this game. All in all, we can expect an exhilarating T20 contest at Eden Gardens, which will be hosting a match after two years.
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.
KOL 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 KOL vs RCB, Match 9 of IPL 2023
The surface at Eden Gardens is likely to be a run-fest, with batters expected to make merry. However, it’s worth noting that teams bowling first have fared better in T20 games at this venue. Hence, the toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first and take advantage of the conditions.
Pitch Stats of Eden Gardens, Kolkata For KOL 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 KOL 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.
KOL 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
KOL Form
RCB Form
KOL 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.
KOL 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 |
KOL 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
KOL 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
KOL vs RCB Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Royal Challengers Bangalore is expected to win this match.
KOL 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.
