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RR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report IPL 2026 13th Match

Robin Kumar Sharma
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RR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report IPL 2026 13th Match

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 13th match of IPL 2026. It promises to be a blockbuster at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. RR has won both their games, while MI has won one and lost one.

RR held their nerve in the last game against the Gujarat Titans and eventually won the game by six runs. Dhruv Jurel (75 runs), Yashasvi Jaiswal (55 runs), and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (31 runs) were amongst the runs. Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer, assisted by Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira, complete a solid batting unit for the Royals. 

Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have been brilliant while Sandeep Sharma has also bowled well. Tushar Deshpande saw their side over the line in the last game, while Ravi Bishnoi also picked up four wickets. Overall, Rajasthan’s looking very balanced as a team.

On the other hand,MI lost their last game against the Delhi Capitals by six wickets. Their batters, except Suryakumar Yadav (51 runs) and Rohit Sharma (35 runs), failed to get going. They also missed the services of Hardik Pandya.

Despite this, MI has strong depth in their squad with match-winners and proven performers. Tilak Varma has failed to get going in the first two games, and it’ll be a different picture altogether once he clicks. 

Bowling-wise, Corbin Bosch came in for Trent Boult to cover up for the batting as Hardik was unavailable. But the outcome wasn’t as they would have expected. Batting is not a concern on paper, but Mumbai needs consistency from their bowling group, especially from the other pacers except Jasprit Bumrah. 

IPL 2026 13th Match: RR vs MI Probable Playing XIIs

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (wk), 4. Riyan Parag (c), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9.  Tushar Deshpande, 10. Sandeep Sharma, 11. Nandre Burger

Impact Sub: Ravi Bishnoi

According to cricbuzz, Hardik Pandya has returned to full fitness after missing the last match due to illness.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav (c), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Hardik Pandya, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Naman Dhir, 8. Mitchell Santner (OS), 9. Shardul Thakur/Deepak Chahar, 10. Mayank Markande, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Sub: Trent Boult

Barsapara Cricket Stadium Guwahati Pitch Report and Weather

We saw the pitch at Guwahati assisting the pacers in the first game between RR and CSK. The ball was moving around quite a bit, making it very difficult for the batters.

Later, the batters could play their shots. It was mainly because the wicket was under covers for a long time. The weather conditions will likely be similar for this game, so expect similar help for the pacers in this game too. 

Scores in the range of 160-180 are expected, and teams will prefer chasing.

Scattered thunderstorms are predicted before the game in Guwahati, and it will be cloudy at the start of the game. The temperature will be around 20-21 degrees Celsius at the start of the game.

Insights that could shape how the KKR vs PBKS match could transpire

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal has a great record against MI. The opener has a 50% probability of making a 30+ score in this match.
  • Tilak Varma (49.15%), Ryan Rickelton (44.29%) and Suryakumar Yadav are likeliest to make a 30+ score for MI.
  • Tushar Deshpande is the likeliest to take 2+ wickets (38.30%). Jasprit Bumrah (37.41%) and Jofra Archer (36.36%) and Nandre Burger (34.88%) are close behind.

For more such information, check out SPODA AI below.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for RR vs MI: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

  • Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant 81 runs in the first game but was dismissed cheaply in the last one. Despite that, he will be a must in your fantasy teams as he scores big when on song. 
  • Dhruv Jurel is batting at 3 and has looked in good touch. He scored crucial 75 runs in the last game. Jurel has batted positively and will be a good C/VC option as well.

Key batter picks: 

  • Rohit Sharma has been in top form in the first two games. He is looking pretty confident and a big knock feels around the corner for him. Try him as C/VC, despite his poor overall record against RR (467 runs, avg. 18.7, SR 128.3).
  • Suryakumar Yadav scored 51 runs in the last game. Also, he has an outstanding record against RR (472 runs, avg. 47.2, SR 151.8). SKY will be an obvious C/VC option. 
  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may face some challenges against MI’s pace attack, especially Jasprit Bumrah. However, any time at the crease and he can make an impact. He’ll be a good differential C/VC pick. 
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a fifty in the last game. He’s looked composed and will be a key batter for the Royals up top. Jaiswal is another excellent C/VC pick, especially considering he’s made two hundreds against MI.

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Hardik Pandya is expected to return and is a key contributor with bat and ball. He has an outstanding batting record against RR with 506 runs at an average of 72.3 and strike rate of 173.3. He’s also taken 12 wickets at a strike rate of 14.8.

Key bowler picks: 

  • Jasprit Bumrah is a must in your fantasy teams despite going wicketless in the first two matches. Against RR, Bumrah has taken 19 wickets at an average of 19.4 and strike rate of 18.3.
  • Jofra Archer will lead the Royals’ pace unit. He’ll bowl fast and hit the deck hard. He can trouble MI’s middle order. Overall, Archer has 12 wickets against MI at an average of 17.2 and strike rate of 14.
  • Nandre Burger has been superb in the first two matches. He is swinging the new ball and bowling at a very high pace. Burger will fancy his chances against MI’s top three.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

  • Mitchell Santner
  • Tushar Deshpande
  • Trent Boult
  • Tilak Varma
  • Riyan Parag
  • Ravi Bishnoi

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Mumbai Indians have won 5 of the last 8 games against RR.
  • Shimron Hetmyer vs Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 9 runs, 4 dismissals in 15 deliveries.
  • Rohit Sharma vs Sandeep Sharma (T20s): 38 runs, 5 dismissals in 44 deliveries.
  • Rohit Sharma vs Ravi Bishnoi (T20s): 46 runs, 3 dismissals in 37 deliveries.
  • Suryakumar Yadav vs Ravindra Jadeja (T20s): 74 runs, 4 dismissals in 76 deliveries.
  • Ryan Rickelton vs Nandre Burger (T20s): 71 runs, 1 dismissal in 36 deliveries.

IPL 2026 13th Match: RR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today

Option 1:

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IPL 2026 13th Match – RR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 13th Match – RR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today

IPL 2026 13th Match: RR vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both teams are in good form and have good depth in batting as well as bowling. RR’s bowling has been more consistent compared to the Mumbai Indians, and this is where they can pull the game away from MI.  

Rajasthan Royals to win.

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MI vs RR head-to-head in the IPL: Stats, leading run-scorers, wicket-takers

Charbel Coorey
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MI vs RR head-to-head in the IPL: Stats, leading run-scorers, wicket-takers

The head-to-head record between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is one of the closest in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The two franchises have met 31 times, with MI holding a slight advantage with 16 wins to 14. One match was abandoned.

MI vs RR head-to-head records

RR have won three of the past five matches between the tams. The Royals enjoyed a dominant period between 2015 and 2020, winning six consecutive matches. MI then won four in a row between 2020 and 2022.

Leading run-scorers (among current players)

Suryakumar Yadav is the leading runscorer among current players in the MI vs RR matchup.

PlayerInningsRunsAverageStrike rate50s/100s
Suryakumar Yadav1247247.2151.84/0
Rohit Sharma2546718.7128.32/0
Yashasvi Jaiswal829642.3177.20/2

Leading wicket-takers (among current players)

PlayerInningsWicketsAverageEcon. rateStrike rate
Jasprit Bumrah151919.46.3418.3
Jofra Archer71217.27.3614
Trent Boult91222.18.2416.1

MI vs RR clash shapes up as a classic in IPL 2026: Insights that could decide the game

MI and RR will meet on April 7 in Guwahati. RR have enjoyed an excellent start to the IPL 2026, winning their first two matches in impressive fashion. MI are considered one of the favourites for the title, and started their season with one win and one loss.

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

  • RR openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are both well placed to make a 20+ score. Jaiswal has a 64.29% probability of scoring at least 20. Sooryavanshi has a 63.23% probability.
  • Jasprit Bumrah has a 37.41% probability of taking 2+ wickets. Jofra Archer is close behind with a 36.36% chance.
  • If MI bat first, lose one wicket in the powerplay and score 180, they have 71% chance of victory. The corresponding figure for RR is 52%.

For more such information, check out SPODA AI below.

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KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 12th Match

Charbel Coorey
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KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 12th Match

Punjab Kings (PBKS) mean business. The 2025 finalists have started the 2026 season in strong fashion, winning their first two games to set the tone.

First up, a Cooper Connolly-inspired knock got them over the line against Lucknow Super Giants, before a commanding run chase at Chennai sent a reminder of their batting depth.

Today, Shreyas Iyer’s team travel to Eden Gardens to face the winless Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Ajinkya Rahane launched a passionate defence of his strike rate following their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, but the focus must quickly switch to this vital game.

Defeat for KKR, even at this early stage, puts them behind the pack and leaves them with plenty of chasing to do. The form of spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy is cause for concern, especially with the rest of the attack struggling to maintain the flow of runs. If that continues, PBKS can rack up a big score.

IPL 2026 12th Match: KKR vs PBKS Possible Playing XIIs

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Ajinkya Rahane (c), 2. Finn Allen (OS), 3. Cameron Green (OS), 4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Ramandeep Singh, 7. Anukul Roy, 8. Sunil Narine (OS), 9. Vaibhav Arora, 10. Varun Chakravarthy, 11. Blessing Muazabani (OS), 12. Kartik Tyagi

Punjab Kings: 1. Prabhsimran Singh (wk), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Cooper Connolly (OS), 4. Shreyas Iyer (c), 5. Nehal Wadhera, 6. Marcus Stoinis (OS), 7. Shashank Singh, 8. Marco Jansen (OS), 9. Xavier Bartlett (OS), 10. Vijaykumar Vyshak, 11. Arshdeep Singh, 12. Yuzvendra Chahal

Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather

SRH smashed 226/8 in the first match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens. They hit 80+ in the powerplay, and batting conditions should be excellent once again.

In IPL 2025, spinners fared better than pacers on this ground. Left-arm orthodox and chinaman bowlers went for under eight an over. Legspinners conceded 8.50 per over. Pace went for over 10.50.

There is the chance of thunderstorms in the evening.

Insights that could shape how the KKR vs PBKS match could transpire

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

  • Angkrish Raghuvanshi has a 45.83% chance of making a 30+ score. Priyansh Arya (43.75%), Shreyas Iyer (41.84%), Finn Allen (40.59%) and Ajinkya Rahane (40.41%) all have a >40% chance as well.
  • The in-form Yuzvendra Chahal has a 35.71% chance of taking 2+ wickets.
  • If KKR bat first lose one wicket in the powerplay, score 50 runs in the death overs and score 200, they have a 71% chance of victory. The corresponding figure for PBKS is 68%.

For more such information, check out SPODA AI below.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for KKR vs PBKS: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:

  • Finn Allen threatened to play a blinder against SRH, smashing 28 off seven balls. He hammered 100 off 33 balls on this ground in the T20 World Cup Semi-Final last month.
  • Prabhsimran Singh has scored 206 runs in six innings against KKR at a strike rate of 185.6. This includes two fifties. He has good numbers against Chakravarthy (14 balls, 25 runs, no wicket) and Narine (17 balls, 29 runs, no wicket).
  • Angkrish Raghuvanshi has struck consecutive fifties in IPL 2026. He has two fifties in seven IPL matches at Eden Gardens (7 inns, 209 runs, avg. 34.8, SR 157.1).

Key batter picks:

  • KKR have erred on the shorter side with the ball this season. This is bread and butter for Priyansh Arya. The opener won player of the match against CSK thanks to a superb 11-ball 39.
  • Shreyas Iyer has an average of 40.1 and strike rate of 149.8 in 16 innings against KKR.
  • There is plenty of debate on Ajinkya Rahane’s strike rate. But, he’s been a consistent runscorer in the IPL since the start of 2025: 14 inns, 465 runs, avg. 35.8, SR 148.1.

Top allrounder picks:

  • Marco Jansen will be key in different stages with the ball. Since the start of 2025, Ajinkya Rahane has been dismissed three times in 44 balls against left-arm seam (avg. 24.3, SR 165.9). Cameron Green has been dismissed twice in 28 balls against left-arm seam in all T20s (avg. 22, SR 157.1).
  • Cooper Connolly has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, accumulating 218 Dream11 points in two matches. He’s scored 57 runs off 36 balls against spin in IPL 2026 (no dismissal).

Key bowler picks:

  • Yuzvendra Chahal has started this IPL 2026 campaign superbly. The legspinner took 4/28 vs. KKR last season and has 33 wickets overall against them (avg. 20.8, SR 15.6).
  • Vijaykumar Vyshak has taken five wickets in two matches this season. His changes of pace can be effective at different stages of the innings.

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Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Arshdeep Singh has had a slow start to this campaign (0/42 and 0/41). He has a good record against Rahane (see below) and has 11 wickets at an average of 24.7 and strike rate of 17.3 against KKR.
  • Cameron Green looked promising against MI (18 off 10) before he was run out cheaply against SRH.
  • Varun Chakravarthy is not in good form. But, he has wickets against PBKS in recent years, with seven scalps since 2023 at an average of 22.6 and strike rate of 16.3.
  • Blessing Muzarabani took four wickets against SRH, with two coming in the middle overs and two at the death.

Other Stats and Important Matchups

  • Head-to-head: KKR 21, PBKS 13.
  • Shreyas Iyer’s IPL record at Eden Gardens: 13 inns, 289 runs, avg. 28.9, SR 129.6.
  • Arshdeep Singh vs. Ajinkya Rahane in the IPL: 21 balls, 25 runs, two wickets.
  • Vaibhav Arora vs. Prabhsimran Singh in the IPL: 24 balls, 39 runs, one wicket.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal vs. Ajinkya Rahane in the IPL: 52 balls, 62 runs, four wickets.

IPL 2026 12th Match: KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

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IPL 2026 12th Match – KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today

Option 2:

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IPL 2026 12th Match – KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today

IPL 2026 12th Match: KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win?

Chasing team to win? Perhaps. However, PBKS are looking the better side and should win this match.

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RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 11th Match

Robin Kumar Sharma
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RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 11th Match

It is the biggest game of the IPL – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK). M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, will host this blockbuster.

RCB won their first game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in style. Their bowlers did go for runs, but the batters kept their cool and made the score of 201 runs look way too easy. Virat Kohli (69* runs), Devdutt Padikkal (61 runs), and Rajat Patidar (31 runs) were exceptional with the bat. 

Jacob Duffy (3/22) and Romario Shepherd (3/54) were the pick of the bowlers for RCB. Their team is looking excellent with quality depth in both departments. RCB will be eyeing their second win of the season against a struggling CSK side. 

Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, have lost their first two games of this season. In the last game, they scored 209 runs, but the bowlers looked clueless, and they eventually lost the game. Ayush Mhatre (73 runs), Shivam Dube (45 runs), and Sarfaraz Khan (32 runs) showed excellent form with the bat. 

However, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson must click for CSK before it’s too late. They also need consistency from youngster Kartik Sharma, whom they rate very highly. 

CSK’s bowling feels non-existent at this point. They are unable to apply pressure during the powerplay, middle overs, or towards the end. Matt Henry has been very expensive while Anshul Kamboj and Khaleel Ahmed have been above average. Noor Ahmad’s poor form in the first two games is a big concern as he’s their main bet during the middle overs. CSK will be itching for those two points in this match as a third-straight loss spells trouble.

IPL 2026 11th Match: RCB vs CSK Probable Playing XIIs

RCB is expected to be unchanged.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 1. Phil Salt, 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar, 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Tim David, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Abhinandan Singh, 11. Suyash Sharma 

Impact Sub: Jacob Duffy

Prashant Veer didn’t bowl in the last game; Jamie Overton may replace him for this game. CSK may look to sneak in Akeal Hosein in their XII for this game.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Sanju Samson (wk), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 3. Ayush Mhatre, 4. Shivam Dube, 5. Sarfaraz Khan, 6. Kartik Sharma, 7. Jamie Overton, 8. Akeal Hosein/Prashant Veer, 9. Khaleel Ahmed 10. Matt Henry, 11. Noor Ahmad

Impact Sub: Anshul Kamboj

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather

There will be help for the pacers with the new ball, especially in the first innings. After that, the wicket will be a run-fest for the batters. Pacers will get good bounce with the spinners getting little to no help, but overall, the batters will dominate the game. 

We saw SRH score 201 runs even after being 29 for 3 in the 5th over. The average first innings score here in the last edition was 170 runs. Chasing will be the way to go in this game.

It will be a slightly cloudy day in Bengaluru with no chance of rain. The weather will be clear with the temperature being around 27-28 degrees Celsius. 

Fantasy Cricket Tips for RCB vs CSK: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

  • Sanju Samson has been in horrible form in the last two games. He has failed to score even double digits. He’ll be a key batter for CSK at the top of the order and can handle Duffy’s new ball burst. Sanju, despite his current struggles, will be a top fantasy pick. 
  • Phil Salt will look to attack from the first ball. Considering CSK’s bowling form, Salt can score big in this game if he gets going. His current form isn’t that great, but he will fancy his chances in this game. 

Key batter picks: 

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad is a top-class but out-of-form batter for CSK. He scored 28 runs in the last game, but it took him 22 deliveries, despite opening the innings. He’s nowhere close to his fluent best, but he’ll be eager to lead from the front in this game. 
  • Sarfaraz Khan bullied the Punjab bowlers in the last game. He literally toyed with them while playing a couple of his shots. He plays all around the ground and can be the game-changer for CSK in the middle order.
  • Ayush Mhatre scored an excellent 73 in the last game. He had scored 93 runs when these two sides met last time at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Mhatre looked very positive against Punjab and will look to continue that in this game. He’ll be a top C/VC choice.
  • Rajat Patidar scored 31 off just 12 in the last game. He’s an excellent spin hitter, and CSK’s spinners have been below average in the two games so far. He’s another player who’ll be in for a good outing. You can back Patidar in your fantasy teams.
  • Virat Kohli scored 69* runs in the last match and saw his side over the line. Kohli looked at his best as he scored quickly and kept the pressure on the bowlers. Kohli will be the most popular C/VC choice.

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Shivam Dube scored 45* runs in the last game and helped his side score 200 runs. Dube is in top form as he now hits the pacers well alongside the spinners and can bowl an over or two if needed. Dube will be a top C/VC choice against RCB’s two spinners. 

Key bowler picks: 

  • Jacob Duffy picked up 3 wickets in the powerplay itself. He hits the deck hard, can extract some extra bounce, and will trouble the CSK batters, especially the middle order. Duffy will fancy his chances against the CSK openers.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Devdutt Padikkal
  • Kartik Sharma
  • Khaeel Ahmed
  • Noor Ahmed
  • Matt Henry

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Head to Head: 21 CSK, 13 RCB.
  • Last 4 games: 3 RCB, 1 CSK.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad at the Chinnaswamy in the IPL: 3 and 0 runs in two games.
  • Devdutt Padikkal vs Khaleel Ahmed (T20s): 0 runs, 2 dismissals in 4 deliveries.
  • Sanju Samson vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 120 runs, 4 dismissals in 95 deliveries.

IPL 2026 11th Match: RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today

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Option 1:

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IPL 2026 11th Match: RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 11th Match: RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today

IPL 2026 11th Match: RCB vs CSK Match Prediction: Who will win?

CSK have two big concerns: their bowling and the form of their two best batters in Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad. They’ll have to fix these two quickly. 

RCB, on other hand, have in-form batters and bowlers with great depth in their squad. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru should win this match.

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GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 9th Match

Charbel Coorey
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GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 9th Match

Gujarat Titans (GT) will be challenged by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 9th game of IPL 2026. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will host this game on 4th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

Gujarat Titans lost their first game of this season by three wickets against the Punjab Kings thanks to an excellent knock from Cooper Connolly. They are 7th in the points table, and this will be their second match of the season. 

GT’s overdependency on their top 3 to do the bulk of the scoring is a big issue. The likes of Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, and Shahrukh Khan will have to take responsibility if the Titans are to do well this season. 

Prasidh Krishna (3/29) was the pick of the bowlers in the first game. Mohammed Siraj looked in good rhythm, while Kagiso Rabada and Ashok Sharma were a tad expensive. GT will have to play as a unit to give themselves any chance of qualifying for the playoffs. 

Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are 2nd in the table with a dominating 8-wicket win over the Chennai Super Kings. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger dominated the CSK batters from the start before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took charge with a 15-ball fifty while chasing down 127 runs. 

RR looked pretty balanced on paper with good depth in their squad. The likes of Donovan Ferreira will add more depth and value to the squad alongside the likes of Riyan Parag, Dhurv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, and the young explosive opening pair. 

Bowling-wise too, they have the pace duo of Archer and Burger complemented by Sandeep Sharma, with Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Bishnoi forming the spin department for them. Youngster Brijesh Sharma also impressed on his debut. Overall, RR are looking pretty solid as a team this season.

IPL 2026 9th Match: GT vs RR Probable Playing XIIs

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Ashok Sharma

Impact Sub: Prasidh Krishna

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (wk), 4. Riyan Parag (c), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Sandeep Sharma, 11. Brijesh Sharma 

Impact Sub: Nandre Burger

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

Ahmedabad is a very high-scoring venue. The average first innings score last season was 215 runs. There will be some help for the pacers with the new ball, especially in the second innings, and the spinners will get little to no help off the deck.

Overall, the batters will enjoy their time at the crease, and they’ll be in for a big score if they settle in quickly. Chasing sides have won 55% of the T20s played here since 2022. 

Scores in the range of 180-200 are expected in this game. The temperature will be around 30-31 degrees Celsius with no chance of rain.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs RR: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

  • Jos Buttler will be a key batter for the Titans at number 3. He was in abysmal form coming into the IPL, but spent some time at the crease in the first game against Punjab. Buttler is amongst the best white-ball players in the world and will be a must-pick. He will be a top C/VC option as well.  
  • Dhurv Jurel is expected to bat at 3 this season, and it increases his fantasy value. He can play shots all around the ground and is a good player of spin bowling as well. Jurel will bat positively and can score big in this game. 

Key batter picks: 

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored his maiden IPL century in just 35 deliveries against the Gujarat Titans in the last edition. He is in exceptional form coming to this game, and he will fancy his chances of doing well in this game too. He’ll be an excellent captain choice.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal is another top batter for RR to pick in fantasy cricket for this game. He’s also super aggressive and can turn the game on its head when he gets going. Jaiswal played a scratchy innings in the last game, but he spent time at the crease and would be a good fantasy pick.
  • Sai Sudharsan won the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. He scored runs in almost every game. He plays risk-free cricket and holds one end. He is good against both pace and spin. Sudharsan is one of the best batters for his team and someone you can bank on in fantasy cricket. 
  • Shubman Gill looked pretty confident for his 39 runs against the Punjab Kings. He can take down any bowling unit on his day and is known for scoring big runs when he gets going. Gill is the best batter for his team and will be a top C/VC pick as well.

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Ravindra Jadeja will do the late-hitting duties and will lead RR’s spin attack. He picked up 2 wickets against CSK. Jadeja can trouble Gujarat’s middle order and will contribute with the bat and in the field too.
  • Riyan Parag will bat at 4 for the Royals. He is an excellent player against spin and we all know how capable he is with the bat.

Key bowler picks: 

  • Prasidh Krishna picked up 3 wickets out of nowhere in the first game. He came in as the impact sub and got to business straightaway. He bowled well in the last edition, hitting the deck hard and using variations. Krishna can trouble the Royals’ middle order with his pace and bounce.
  • Jofra Archer set the tone for the Royals in the first game against CSK. He picked up 2 wickets for just 19 runs in his spell. Archer swung the new ball and bowled at an excellent pace, and he’s capable with the bat too. Try him as C/VC while bowling first.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

  • Nandre Burger
  • Glenn Phillips
  • Rashid Khan
  • Mohammed Siraj
  • Brijesh Sharma

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Gujarat Titans have won 6 of the8 games played between the two teams. 
  • Shubman Gill vs Jofra Archer (T20s): 16 runs, 3 dismissals in 19 deliveries.
  • Riyan Parag vs Rashid Khan (T20s): 27 runs, 2 dismissals in 30 deliveries.
  • Riyan Parag vs Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 19 runs, 2 dismissals in 17 deliveries.

IPL 2026 9th Match: GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 9th Match – GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 9th Match – GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today

IPL 2026 9th Match: GT vs RR Match Prediction: Who will win?

Rajasthan Royals are clearly the more balanced team for this game. They have quality batters, bat deep and have plenty of quality in their bowling as well. Gujarat, on the other hand, depend heavily on their top 3, and they don’t have the quality of depth with the bat. 

Rajasthan Royals should win this match.

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DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 8th Match

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DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 8th Match

Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 8th match of IPL 2026. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will host this game on 4th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. Both sides have won their respective first matches of this season, and it promises to be a cracking encounter.

Delhi Capitals defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in their first game. The bowlers did a great job, led by Lungi Ngidi (3 wickets). T Natarajan (3 wickets) and Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets) assisted him well. 

The top order failed to get going in chasing down 142 runs. Sameer Rizvi’s brilliant knock of 70* runs will be a big boost for the Capitals. Tristan Stubbs (39* runs) also did well. Nitish Rana played some shots but eventually failed to score big. KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka will have to ensure that DC gets off to a flying start considering their batting depth.

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians were at their dominant best in their first match this season against KKR. They chased down 220 runs with five deliveries and six wickets in hand. Rohit Sharma (78 runs) looked in sublime touch, while Ryan Rickelton (81 runs) showed why he’s rated so highly. 

Shardul Thakur (3 wickets) bowled really well. MI has superb depth with both bat and ball, and their players are in form as well. Mitchell Santner has joined the squad and should replace Allah Ghazanfar in the XI from the last game.

IPL 2026 8th Match: DC vs MI Probable Playing XIIs

Delhi Capitals: 1. KL Rahul (wk), 2. Pathum Nissanka, 3. Nitish Rana, 4. Axar Patel, 5. David Miller, 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7. Ashutosh Sharma, 8. Vipraj Nigam, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Mukesh Kumar, 11. Lungi Ngidi 

Impact Sub: T Natarajan

Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Hardik Pandya (c), 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Naman Dhir, 8. Mitchell Santner, 9. Shardul Thakur, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Trent Boult

Impact Sub: Mayank Markande

Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch will be an excellent one for batting. The dimensions are also on the smaller side, so expect a run-feast for the batters. There won’t be much movement for the pacers as this is a day game, but they can get some grip when the ball gets older. Spinners too will get something off the deck, especially as the game progresses.

The average first innings score here in IPL 2025 was 203 runs. Teams will prefer chasing, but batting first won’t be a bad option either. 

It will be a cloudy day in Delhi, and there are slight chances (20%) of rain during the game time. But we should get a full match. The temperature will be around 29-30 degrees Celsius.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for DC vs MI: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

  • Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant 81 runs in the last game. He took the attack to the opposition and played his shots. He will be a must in your fantasy teams as he scores big when on song. 
  • KL Rahul loves playing against MI. He has 976 runs against them at an average of 69.71, including 3 centuries and 6 fifties. Rahul will be eager to do well in this game after his golden duck in the first match. He will be an ideal C/VC pick as well.

Key batter picks: 

  • Rohit Sharma looked very positive in the first game. He attacked from the first ball and never allowed the bowlers to settle in. He took full advantage of the field restrictions. Rohit will be a must in your fantasy teams and a top C/VC choice. 
  • Suryakumar Yadav also looked in excellent touch during his breif stay at the crease against KKR. He looked confident and played his trademark shots. He batted at 3 in the last game but that was mostly to keep the left hand-right hand combination. Suryakumar will be another top C/VC choice.
  • Tristan Stubbs played a composed knock in the last game. He’s excellent against spin and can play shots all around the ground. Stubbs will be a great fantasy pick for this game as he can take on the MI bowlers. 

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Hardik Pandya will bowl 3-4 overs and he batted at at number 5 in the last game. He’s arguably the best all-rounder in world cricket right now and will be a no-brainer in your fantasy teams. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams. 
  • Axar Patel bowled well in the first game against LSG. He will bowl his full quota and will bat at number 4 or 5. Axar will be a key player for his side in batting as well as bowling. He’s been in good form recently and will be someone you can back in this game.

Key bowler picks: 

  • Kuldeep Yadav picked up 2 wickets in the last game against LSG. He bowled well, attacked the batters, and controlled the flow of runs. He will be a key bowler for DC, especially against the left-hand batters in the MI lineup.
  • Lungi Ngidi’s slower delivery is the talk of the town right now. It is super deceptive and effective, and no batter has been able to pick it till now. Ngidi will be a key bowler for DC in the middle and death overs and it’ll be interesting to see how he goes against MI’s batting unit. 
  • Jasprit Bumrah has 22 wickets against DC in 14 matches. He’s the best pacer in the entire tournament and will fancy his chances against Delhi’s top order in this game. Bumrah will be a must in your fantasy teams.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Trent Boult
  • Tilak Varma
  • David Miller
  • Mukesh Kumar

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Mumbai Indians have won 4 of the last 5 games against DC.
  • KL Rahul vs Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 146 runs, 2 dismissals in 118 deliveries.
  • Ryan Rickelton vs Kuldeep Yadav (T20s): 4 runs, 2 dismissals in 5 deliveries.
  • Rohit Sharma vs Axar Patel (T20s): 63 runs, 3 dismissals in 69 deliveries.
  • Tilak Varma vs Mukesh Kumar (T20s): 33 runs, 3 dismissals in 17 deliveries.

IPL 2026 8th Match: DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 8th Match: DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 8th Match: DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today

IPL 2026 8th Match: DC vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both teams are in good form and have good depth in batting as well as bowling. But MI has exceptional quality in their ranks, especially with the bat, and their players are in top form as well. 

Based on all this, Mumbai Indians should win this game.

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CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 7th Match

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CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 7th Match

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 7th game of IPL 2026. MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, will host this game on 3rd April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

CSK had a forgettable start to their campaign, bowled out for just 127 runs in their season opener against RR. The batters failed to get going on a tricky surface, and it has raised questions amongst the fans about how the team will perform this season. 

Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad will have to take responsibility, and it’ll be interesting to see how long CSK will persist with these two as openers. Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Kartik Sharma, and Shivam Dube will be the other key batters for CSK. Urvil Patel may come in for Matthew Short for this game.

Bowling-wise, CSK faced a Vaibhav Sooryavanshi storm. However, they were able to create opportunities and must take them today. All in all, it’s high time now that CSK gets going considering their performance in the last two editions of the IPL.

On the other hand, PBLS got off to a great start against the Gujarat Titans. Cooper Connolly (72* runs) single-handedly saw his side over the line. The middle order threw away their wickets, which they’ll want to work on going ahead. 

Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh looked in good touch for whatever time they spent on the crease. Punjab has superb depth in their squad with Xavier Bartlett coming to bat at number nine.

However, Arshdeep’s form is a concern, while Yuzvendra Chahal delivered straight away with two wickets. Vijaykumar Vyshak (3/34) also bowled superbly at the death, and he was well supported by Marco Jansen and Bartlett. Punjab will look to continue their winning momentum and register their second consecutive win.

IPL 2026 7th Match: CSK vs PBKS Probable Playing XIIs

Prashant Veer, if fit, should replace Matthew Short from the last XI. If not, then Urvil Patel may replace the Australian all-rounder.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Sanju Samson (wk), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 3. Ayush Mhatre, 4. Matthew Short/Urvil Patel, 5. Sarfaraz Khan, 6. Kartik Sharma, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Jamie Overton, 9. Khaleel Ahmed 10. Matt Henry, 11. Noor Ahmad 

Impact Sub: Anshul Kamboj/Prashant Veer

Punjab Kings: 1. Prabhismran Singh (wk), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Shreyas Iyer (c), 5. Nehal Wadhera, 6. Shashank Singh, 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Xavier Bartlett, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Vijaykumar Vyshak 

Impact Sub: Yuzvendra Chahal

Insights that could shape how the CSK vs PBKS match could transpire

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

  • Youngster Ayush Mhatre missed out against RR, but he is considered a 62.50% chance of making a 30+ score in this match. Urvil Patel, who has a T20 strike rate of 179.47, is a 55.56% chance.
  • Khaleel Ahmed has a 40.28% chance of taking 2+ wickets. Noor Ahmad (37.50%), Yuzvendra Chahal (35.91%) and Marco Jansen (34.74%) are not far behind.
  • If Punjab Kings lose one wicket in the powerplay, score 50 runs in the death overs, and finish with a score of 200, they have a 71% chance of winning. CSK have the same probability.

For more such information, check out SPODA AI below.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Chepauk Chennai Pitch Report and Weather

The wicket at Chepauk is now far from what it was known to be. Now the batters enjoy their time with good bounce on offer so they can play their shots. There is little to no movement for the pacers with the new ball, and the spinners too haven’t found a lot of grip or turn like the old days.  

The pitch will be hard, and the batters are expected to dominate the game. Dew has always been a factor at Chennai, so expect teams to chase if they win the toss. The average first innings score here in IPL 2025 was 164 runs, with chasing sides winning four of the six games played here.

A hot and humid day is expected at Chennai with no chance of rain. The weather will be clear with the temperature being around 27-28 degrees Celsius. 

Fantasy Cricket Tips for CSK vs PBKS: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

  • Sanju Samson was dismissed cheaply in the last game, and his record at Chepauk is abysmal – 59 runs in five games at an average of 11.80. But now the conditions at Chepauk are different, and Sanju’s recent form is strong. He will be a must pick.  
  • Prabhsimran Singh looked in great touch for his 37 runs against GT. He took on the bowlers and played his shots. CSK bowling isn’t that threatening, so Prabhsimran will be a must-pick. 

Key batter picks: 

  • Ruturaj Gaiwakd is another top fantasy pick. Gaikwad will have to be cautious against Arshdeep and Marco Jansen, but he’s arguably the best batter for his team, and you can back him for this game.
  • Sarfaraz Khan plays shots all around the ground, and he’s a good player of spin bowling. He can take on the spinners and will be a key player for CSK in the middle overs, especially against Yuzvendra Chahal. He will be an ideal differential pick.
  • Shreyas Iyer looked in good touch in the last game. He will bat positively and can take on the bowlers and score big on his day. Iyer has had his struggles against Khaleel Ahmed, but it is unlikely that he’ll get to face Khaleel early in his innings in this game. Try him as C/VC on your team. 
  • Priyansh Arya scored a hundred against CSK in the last edition. He was dismissed cheaply in the first game, but he’s a fine player who’ll look to exploit the field restrictions. 

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Shivam Dube hit a six and got out on the next delivery. He’ll be a key batter for CSK considering the inexperience before him in the batting unit. Dube can change the course of the game when he gets going. He can also bowl an over or two if needed. 
  • Marco Jansen will bowl the key overs and is more than capable with the bat. He bowled really well in the last game and played some crucial shots against GT. Jansen will fancy his chances against CSK’s batting unit. He’ll be a must pick. 

Key bowler picks: 

  • Noor Ahmad will be CSK’s best bet during the middle overs. He may go for runs occasionally, but he picks up wickets consistently. He went wicketless in the first game, but he’ll be a top fantasy pick.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal picked up a hattrick against CSK in the last edition. While CSK’s middle order is good against spin, Chahal will be top pick considering the fact that the batters will look to attack him. Try him as C/VC in one or two teams.
  • Khaleel Ahmed bowled well in the last game. He can swing the new ball both ways and also picked up wickets upfront in the last edition. He picked up four wickets against PBKS in the two games in IPL 2025.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

  • Jamie Overton
  • Kartik Sharma
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Shashank Singh
  • Ayush Mhatre

Other Stats and Important Matchups

  • Punjab Kings have won seven of the last nine games played between the two teams. 
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Arshdeep Singh (T20s): 46 balls, 57 runs, three wickets.
  • Shivam Dube vs Arshdeep Singh (T20s): 21 balls, 30 runs, three wickets.
  • Sanju Samson vs Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 62 balls, 71 runs, five wickets.
  • Shreyas Iyer vs Khaleel Ahmed (T20s): 25 balls, 33 runs, three wickets.
  • Prabhsimran Singh vs Noor Ahmad (T20s): 11 balls, 19 runs, two wickets.

IPL 2026 7th Match: CSK vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 7th Match: CSK vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win?

Punjab Kings are looking much more stable and balanced compared to CSK, who are yet to find their best combination and are struggling with injuries. Punjab Kings will be the favourites to win this game. CSK will have to pick up wickets with the new ball and the batters will have to be at their best if they are to win this game.

Punjab Kings should win this match.

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KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 6th Match

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KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 6th Match

The 6th match of IPL 2026 has two teams who lost first up going head to head. Bowling was the concern for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) heading into the season, and that came to fruition in the early part of the tournament with both losing easily despite making 200+ scores.

After a poor start against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), SRH did well to make 201/9 courtesy of the in-form Ishan Kishan and talented Aniket Verma. However, their bowlers did not fire a shot after dismissing Phil Salt early, with RCB reaching the target with a mammoth 26 balls to spare.

So, how do SRH bounce back at the batting-friendly Eden Gardens? More output from their top order is crucial, as that will translate into a huge score. Also, a lot rests on Jaydev Unadkat, David Payne and Harshal Patel from a wicket-taking perspective.

KKR, on the other hand, ran into a Mumbai Indians (MI) storm on Sunday. Their score of 220 went from “solid” to “not enough” very quickly as Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma blew them away. KKR’s bowlers often erred too short, so that is an area for improvement. However, like SRH, KKR’s best bet is a huge batting effort, so we could be in for a very high-scoring encounter.

IPL 2026 6th Match: KKR vs SRH Possible Playing XIIs

It will be interesting to see whether both teams give another chance to the same XI or make any changes.

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Ajinkya Rahane (c), 2. Finn Allen (OS, wk), 3. Cameron Green (OS), 4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Ramandeep Singh, 7. Sunil Narine (OS), 8. Anukul Roy, 9. Varun Chakravarthy, 10. Vaibhav Arora, 11. Blessing Muzarabani (OS), 12. Kartik Tyagi

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head (OS), 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan (c & wk), 4. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 5. Heinrich Klaasen (OS), 6. Salil Arora, 7. Aniket Verma, 8. Harsh Dubey, 9. Harshal Patel, 10. David Payne (OS), 11. Jaydev Unadkat, 12. Eshan Malinga (OS)

Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather

Expect a batting paradise. The average first innings score at Eden Gardens in IPL 2025 was 199.42. Teams batting first won four of the six completed matches.

Spinners fared much better than pacers at Eden Gardens last season. Left-arm orthodox and chinaman bowlers went for under eight an over. Legspinners conceded 8.50 per over. Pace went for over 10.50.

A warm and clear night is forecast in Kolkata. Temperatures will be around 26 degrees during the match hours.

Insights that could shape how the KKR vs SRH match could transpire

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

  • Angkrish Raghuvanshi has the highest probability of making a 30+ score (43.38%). Finn Allen is next with 41%, followed by Ajinkya Rahane with 40.63%.
  • We could see massive powerplays in this game. KKR have struck an average of 76.6 runs in the first six overs across their last five games at Eden Gardens. The corresponding figure for SRH is 78.4.
  • Eshan Malinga has a 54.55% chance of taking 2+ wickets. David Payne (41.24%), Harshal Patel (36.29%) and Varun Chakravarthy (35.45%) are next.
  • KKR have taken 12 powerplay wickets in their last five matches at Eden Gardens.

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Fantasy Cricket Tips for KKR vs SRH: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:

  • Finn Allen smashed 100 off 33 balls in his last innings at Eden Gardens – the T20 World Cup Semi-Final against South Africa. RCB took the SRH attack apart, and Allen can do the same.
  • Ishan Kishan is having a year to remember. The SRH captain has smashed 612 runs in all T20s in 2026 at an average of 43.7 and strike rate of 207.5. This includes 80 (37) in the tournament opener against RCB.
  • Heinrich Klaasen against KKR: 8 inns, 319 runs, avg. 63.8, SR 186.5. He has outstanding head-to-head numbers against Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy (see below).
  • Angrish Raghuvanshi hit 50 (32) against SRH last season at Eden Gardens. He is coming off a half-century against MI in the first match.

Key batter picks:

  • Since the start of 2025, Ajinkya Rahane has scored 457 runs in the IPL at an average of 38.1 and strike rate of 150.3. Since 2023, he is striking at 170.5 in the powerplay.
  • Travis Head struck 76 (40) in his last meeting against KKR. He can go big on this ground, but his matchups against Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy are key.
  • Abhishek Sharma has such a high ceiling, which makes him a top Dream11 pick even if his form is up and down. He averages just 16.6 in 11 innings against KKR – can he turn this around?

Top allrounder picks:

  • It is unlikely that Cameron Green will bowl in this match (details here), although he did bowl in the nets. But, he can provide plenty of value with the bat. He looked in promising form in the opening match against MI (18 off 10) and has 725 runs at 40.27/154.25 overall in the IPL.

Key bowler picks:

Varun Chakravarthy has been expensive since the midway point of the T20 World Cup. But, he enjoys bowling at Eden Gardens with 34 wickets in 24 T20s. Also, he dismissed Travis Head twice in three balls in international cricket in 2025.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • SRH is not one of Sunil Narine’s favourite opponents (17 wickets in 27 innings, avg. 41.2, SR 36.7). But, he’s taken six wickets in his last 20 overs against them (SR 20) and has 73 IPL wickets at Eden Gardens (66 inns, avg. 22.4, SR 20.7).
  • Vaibhav Arora took figures of 3/29 and 1/39 against SRH in 2025. He has dismissed Travis Head twice in 11 balls, conceding 24 runs. He has also kept Abhishek Sharma quiet, with overall figures of 1/18 off 26 balls. Two interesting matchups await.
  • Harshal Patel is key to SRH’s chances. He is selected in 50% of Dream11 teams as he bowls in the death overs. He averages 45.2 with an economy of 10.76 in six IPL matches at Eden Gardens.
  • Jaydev Unadkat has dismissed Ajinkya Rahane four times in 39 balls in the IPL (37 runs).
  • Rinku Singh can provide the fireworks in the middle order. The key question is how much of an opportunity he will get to bat.

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Other Stats and Important Matchups

  • Head-to-head: Matches 30, KKR 20, SRH 10.
  • KKR have a 8-3 record against SRH at Eden Gardens.
  • Heinrich Klaasen smashed 105* (38) in the last meeting against KKR.
  • Sunil Narine vs. Heinrich Klaasen in all T20s: 55 balls, 93 runs, one wicket.
  • Varun Chakravarthy vs. Heinrich Klaasen in the IPL: 36 balls, 78 runs, one wicket.
  • Varun Chakravarthy vs. Abhishek Sharma in the IPL: 14 balls, 28 runs, one wicket.
  • Sunil Narine vs. Abhishek Sharma in the IPL: 25 balls, 51 runs, one wicket.

IPL 2026 6th Match: KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 6th Match: KKR vs SRH Match Prediction Today – Who will win?

This has the potential to be a very high-scoring match. At home, I’ll back KKR to get the win.

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Why didn’t Cooper Connolly bowl for PBKS against GT in the IPL?

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Why didn’t Cooper Connolly bowl for PBKS against GT in the IPL?

Cooper Connolly is the new talk of the town after he scored 72* runs off just 44 deliveries on his IPL debut against the Gujarat Titans. He guided Punjab Kings to victory after the team found themselves in a tricky situation during their chase of 163.

Connolly has been rated very highly by many. He first made his name in the BBL 12 (2022-23) final, where he scored 25* off just 11 deliveries to seal the deal for the Perth Scorchers against the Brisbane Heat. 

He’s now a key member of the Perth Scorchers setup and also continued his terrific form in the Indian Premier League as well. The 22-year-old has already made his international debut in all three formats for Australia.

Connolly will bat at number three for the Punjab Kings and will be a key batter for them, especially after his heroics in the first game against GT. 

Cooper Connolly can’t bowl for at least the first 7 games in IPL 2026

Apart from his batting prowess, Cooper Connolly also bowls left-arm orthodox, which makes him a very valuable pick for any team. However, he’s currently recovering from a back injury, and he’s not allowed to bowl for at least sevem games in the IPL before he’s fully fit. 

Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed this, which means that the all-rounder won’t be able to bowl until the end of April 2026 and will play as a specialist batter till then. 

It’s exactly the same situation with Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, who’s part of the Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026. The Aussie all-rounder will bat at three and won’t bowl for a few more matches due to his recovery from injury.

This had created a controversy after KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane said “Ask Cricket Australia” on why Green is not bowling to which Cricket Australia had issued a statement. 

Australia back Cameron Green, likely to play against Bangladesh in August

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Australia back Cameron Green, likely to play against Bangladesh in August

All-rounder Cameron Green has got the backing of the Australian team management. He’s likely to feature in the XI when Australia takes on Bangladesh in the two-match Test series later this year.

Green, who has even batted at number three in Tests, had a forgettable Ashes. He scored 171 runs in eight innings at an average of 24.42, with his highest score being 45 runs. 

Green had back surgery towards the end of 2024. He returned to the national T20I side with excellent numbers in 2025 but failed to replicate that in 2026. He averages 45.52 in First Class cricket and 53.38 in Sheffield Shield.

‘Only a matter of time before Cameron Green starts performing for Australia’: Australian head coach backs all-rounder for Bangladesh series

Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald said they have the intention to continue picking Green despite his disappointing form. This is especially the case given Usman Khawaja retired following the 2025/26 Ashes series. said on SEN radio,

“I think the answer to that is, yes. I’ve got to talk to the selectors around that, there’s a couple of others on the panel,” McDonald said on SEN radio, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

“But if you looked at the last team, let’s just take that. Usman has retired, and he vacates the No. 5 position where he was opening, and he went to five to finish off. But you’ve got Webster and Green that potentially can play in the same team, should we see it that way, so that gives us incredible flexibility.”

The head coach also talked about Green’s performance in the Sheffield Shield, and they’re looking at his Shield numbers and how he’s better than the others. 

“But I think he’s (Cameron Green) good enough. Anyone that’s averaging that at the Shield level suggests that he’s ahead of the pack there, and it’s only a matter of time before it gets to a situation where he’s performing for Australia,” McDonald said.

“I think he’s got a few things to work on around his game, but that’s no different to anyone else.

“We’re talking about Shield runs, and he goes back to Shield cricket and gets 100 straight away. He averages 50-plus in Shield cricket, where everyone else is averaging 35. So, to me, it’s only a matter of time before that connects into Test cricket,” he said. 

McDonald also reflected on the expectations from the all-rounder and how he’s expected to play all three formats, which is a big challenge for any player. He was positive that Cameron Green will succeed at the international level. 

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