RCB vs RR Preview Dream11. Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals Preview Dream11 Prediction
Two teams who have been in do-or-die mode for a couple of weeks now. One side is about to take its last breath, and the other is doing enough to keep hopes alive of a miraculous playoffs appearance.
Not even the philosophical, faithful Royal Challengers Bangalore fans can realistically believe they can make the playoffs. Despite four wins out of five before their defeat to DC, it has been another underwhelming canpaign for Virat Kohli’s men. It was another season of hope for RCB, but it hasn’t materialised. However, they can now be of nuisance value to their opponents. Will they end RR’s season?
Rajasthan Royals made a late run to the playoffs last season. They are attempting to do it again, and even though SRH’s net run rate boosting win over KXIP yesterday is a blow, Steve Smith’s men are still in with a chance. Their first win this season was over RCB, and they will be out to ensure their win over SRH last game isn’t their last.
Key to an RCB win
RCB’s death bowling made for grim viewing once again. Their poor last four overs vs DC was ultimately the difference between winning and losing. Here, they need a polished performance at all stages of the innings, with RR’s top order in good form – Ajinkya Rahane, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson and Steve Smith are all playing well. So, Umesh Yadav will be key in the powerplay, Washington Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal up until the middle overs, and Navdeep Saini and even Marcus Stoinis at the death.
Also, can Virat Kohli play a big innings? He has had three low scores in a row – something so rare for the India and RCB captain. He and in-form Parthiv Patel can provide a quick start that pushes RR back, and remind them of their pace bowling worries from earlier in the season. If RCB do the right thing and bat Marcus Stoinis at four, RCB have a top four – including AB de Villiers – that can set up a huge total.
RCB vs RR Preview Dream11 – It wasn’t a good death period for RCB vs DC.
Key to a RR win
RR bowled nicely as a unit in their last-start win over SRH. The much-maligned Jaydev Unadkat picked up man-of-the-match, but the challenge for he and RR is to back up their effort well. Conditions at the Chinnaswamy are different to Jaipur, which puts onus on Varun Aaron and Oshane Thomas in particular to be as accurate as possible with their pace. Shreyas Gopal has a superb record vs RCB, so he can keep things tight in the middle overs, especially if RR make a strong start. Can RR get the better of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers?
Also, there was much to like about RR’s top four against SRH. Ajinkya Rahane and Liam Livingstone began with a strong opening partnership, and if they can replicate what DC did a couple of days ago vs RCB, it sets things up nicely for Sanju Samson, Steve Smith, Ashton Turner and Riyan Parag to play off the back of. Samson in particular has fond memories of the Chinnaswamy, belting 92* off 45 balls there last year. Against an RCB attack that continues to have its struggles, a big opportunity awaits RR.
RCB vs RR Preview Dream11 – Will Steve Smith lead his team to victory?
Possible Playing 11
RCB: 1. Virat Kohli (c), 2. Parthiv Patel (wk), 3. AB de Villiers, 4. Heinrich Klaasen/Shimron Hetmyer, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Gurkeerat Singh, 8. Washington Sundar, .9 Umesh Yadav, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Navdeep Saini
RR: 1. Ajinkya Rahane, 2. Liam Livingstone, 3. Sanju Samson (wk), 4. Steve Smith (c), 5. Ashton Turner, 6. Riyan Parag, 7. Stuart Binny, 8. Shreyas Gopal, 9. Jaydev Unadkat, 10. Varun Aaron, 11. Oshane Thomas
This will be Steve Smith’s last match for RR this season. It will be his 50th match as captain in T20s.
Yuzvendra Chahal is two wickets away from 100 in IPL.
Virat Kohli currently has 49 wins as an IPL captain.
Match Prediction
Huge game for RR as they look to keep their season alive.
It is hard to predict which RCB side will turn up in this game. Will they perform really well now that the pressure is gone? Or will RR continue their good run?
Rajasthan Royals (RR) stunned the Gujarat Titans (GT) in an incredible run chase at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening. RR skipper Sanju Samson and Caribbean superstar Shimron Hetmyer combined to score 60 and 56 at strike rates of 187.50 and 215.38 respectively to take the visitors over the finishing line after RR were down at 55/4 in the 11th over.
Samson particularly eased the pressure by fearlessly taking down Rashid Khan for a hat-trick of sixes. Youngster Dhruv Jurel played an impactful cameo scoring 18 off 10 deliveries as well. Ravichandran Ashwin hit a boundary and a six off his first two deliveries before being dismissed by Mohammed Shami in the 19th over.
However, RR had already more or less sealed the game by then with Hetmyer completing the final formalities by dispatching Afghan spinner Noor Ahmed for a maximum in the second delivery of the last over.
Earlier, Gujarat put up 177 on the board with David Miller top scoring with 46 to support opener Shubman Gill’s effort of 45 runs. RR pacer Sandeep Sharma delivered another impressive performance, scalping two dismissals whilst conceding 25 runs in his four-over spell.
GT vs RR Twitter Reactions: Royals seal their first ever win over Gujarat Titans
Rajasthan Royals is the future of IPL.
Once Kohli or Dhoni are retired, CSK and RCB will lose their value among fans. But, people love RR as a team. There is no certain player. Just the entire unit. And they also know how to win. GT and RR are biggest rivalries now. #GTvsRRpic.twitter.com/JkrRa3V7sR
Ashwin is Mr. Unpredictable. What a cameo appearance by R Ashwin. This tiny inning made big impact. Great win by Rajasthan Royals they were nowhere after 12 overs. #GTvsRR@ashwinravi99pic.twitter.com/4vBTgOninq
It's baffling how this guy doesn't make the Indian T20 team regularly and how he doesn't get the amount of chances other players do. Sanju Samson is such a talented player, his captaincy is outstanding too. #IPL2023pic.twitter.com/VAvTxlNT4F
Sanju Samson is the only national team batsmen who doesn’t anchor for their franchises. Everyone else is basically an anchor. Kohli, KL, Rohit, Hardik, Gill all are anchors and a line up of anchors just doesn’t work in T20s. #RRvGTpic.twitter.com/v6IdOvmpad
A fighting innings of sanju samson comes to an end, he's definitely one of the finest players of spin. Deserves to be in the Indian squad. pic.twitter.com/MINeCOYVec
Brilliant counter from Sanju Samson. His overall SR against Rashid Khan was <100 with just one six before tonight's knock. With four sixes he moved to the joint-second for most sixes against Rashid. Only Chris Gayle has more sixes (7) v Rashid in the IPL. Took down the best.
“When you play quality opponents on a quality wicket, you get such games. Very happy to compete in such a game and come out on top. It was important to rotate our bowlers, they were playing some quality cricket and we had to respect that. The whole team came up well today and we could restrict them to around 170. The start we had, it shows how good a wicket this was,” Samson reflected on the proceedings in the aftermath of the game.
“I felt short. After I got out, they bowled a couple of good overs, but we should have gone a little harder and got to 200. We did cover it well but when I was watching from outside, I did feel that we were 10 runs maybe short,” GT captain Hardik Pandya mentioned as he believed that GT fell short of a defendable total eventually.
RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 24 | RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today | Bengaluru Pitch Report
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have played out some absolute belters at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium over the years. The last two were out of this world, with CSK chasing 206 in 2018 and RCB winning by one run a year later. MS Dhoni was magnificent on both occasions, and with Thala in terrific form, who knows if there will be another MS special at the Chinnaswamy.
In the context of IPL 2023, this match is certainly an important one. Both teams sit outside the top four but could enter it with victory here, making this contest a test of nerves and steel as well as skill. Both teams still have question marks around their death bowling, but Vijaykumar Vyshak for RCB and the likes of Dwaine Pretorius for CSK can provide impact.
So, will it be CSK who will overcome injuries to their pace attack? Or can RCB overcome their middle order worries and pick up a vital win? This one has the makings of a cracker.
Match Details
Location: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Time: 7:30pm (IST).
Last match for each team: RCB beat DC by 23 runs, CSK lost to RR by three runs.
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IPL 2023 Match 24: RCB vs CSK Possible Playing XIs
Anuj Rawat may get another opportunity despite his struggle against DC. However, RCB do have the option of Suyash Prabhudessai.
Royal Challengers Bangalore possible bat-first XI: 1. Virat Kohli, 2. Faf du Plessis (c) (OS), 3. Mahipal Lomror, 4. Glenn Maxwell (OS), 5. Shahbaz Ahmed, 6. Anuj Rawat/Suyash Prabhudessai, 7. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Wanindu Hasaranga (OS), 10. Wayne Parnell/David Willey (OS), 11. Mohammed Siraj
Possible Impact Player substitute: Anju Rawat/Suyash Prabhudessai out, Vijaykumar Vyshak in.
Royal Challengers Bangalore possible bowl-first XI: 1. Virat Kohli, 2. Faf du Plessis (c) (OS), 3. Mahipal Lomror, 4. Glenn Maxwell (OS), 5. Shahbaz Ahmed, 6. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 7. Harshal Patel, 8. Wanindu Hasaranga (OS), 9. Wayne Parnell/David Willey (OS), 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Vijaykumar Vyshak
Sisanda Magala has a split webbing on his hand and is set to miss a few matches according to reports.
Chennai Super Kings possible bat-first XI: 1. Devon Conway (OS), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3. Ajinkya Rahane, 4. Moeen Ali (OS), 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Ambati Rayudu, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 9. Maheesh Theekshana (OS), 10. Matheesha Pathirana/Dwaine Pretorius (OS), 11. Tushar Deshpande
Possible Impact Player substitute: Ambati Rayudu out, Akash Singh in.
Chennai Super Kings possible bowl-first XI: 1. Devon Conway (OS), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3. Ajinkya Rahane, 4. Moeen Ali (OS), 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 8. Maheesh Theekshana (OS), 9. Matheesha Pathirana/Dwaine Pretorius (OS), 10. Tushar Deshpande, 11. Akash Singh
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Virat Kohli is seven runs away from 1,000 against CSK. He averages 38.19 with a strike rate of 125.22 in 30 matches.
Kohli is in fine touch. He has struck three half-centuries in as many matches at the M Chinnaswamy this season. His battle against CSK’s spinners will be key.
Faf du Plessis has struck 197 runs at an average of 65.66 and strike rate of 168.37 so far this season. At the M Chinnaswamy in IPL 2023, the RCB captain has scored 73, 79* and 22.
Glenn Maxwell is RCB’s key spin-hitter. He is striking at 188.67 so far in IPL 2023.
Overall against CSK, Maxwell has hammered 288 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 182.28. However, since the start of 2021, Maxwell has scored just 62 runs in four matches.
Eyes are on the impressive Vijaykumar Vyshak. The seamer’s variations were on show against DC (3/20), with his knuckle ball sure to test CSK as well.
Mohammed Siraj has taken three wickets in the powerplay at an economy of just 4.70 so far in IPL 2023. Also, three of his seven wickets overall this season have been left-handers, so his battle with Conway, Moeen, Dube and co. can be vital.
However, Siraj has a horror record against CSK. In eight matches since the start of 2018, he has taken just one wicket at an average of 214.00 and economy of 9.30.
Chennai Super Kings:
Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 52 off 36 against Mohammed Siraj without dismissal. Overall against RCB, Gaikwad has struck 181 runs at an average of 45.25 and strike rate of 128.37.
Moeen Ali is one of CSK’s X-Factor players. He has dismissed Virat Kohli twice in 18 deliveries in all T20s, conceding 26. He also has a good record against Faf du Plessis, dismissing him twice in 28 balls at a strike rate of 100.
Expect CSK to use Ravindra Jadeja almost exclusively for Glenn Maxwell. In 40 balls in the IPL, the left-arm spinner has dismissed him six times for 49 runs.
The great MS Dhoni is winding back the clock. And who knows what he has in store today. The CSK captain has a superb record against RCB (750 runs, avg. 39.47, SR 145.07) and at the M Chinnaswamy (631 runs, avg. 63.10, SR 175.28).
Dhoni has scored 51 off 28 against Siraj without dismissal.
Maheesh Theekshana took seven wickets in two matches against RCB last season (4/33 and 3/27).
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 31, RCB 10, CSK 20, 1 N/R.
In nine meetings at the M Chinnaswamy, RCB and CSK have won four games each.
Shivam Dube smashed 95* at a strike rate of 206.52 against RCB last season.
Harshal Patel has taken 12 wickets in six matches against CSK (avg. 15.33, econ. 8.00). He has an excellent record against MS Dhoni: 32 balls, 25 runs, two dismissals.
Ravindra Jadeja vs Virat Kohli in the IPL: 131 balls, 140 runs, three dismissals, SR 106.9.
Ajinkya Rahane at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium: 7 inns, 323 runs, avg. 53.83, SR 147.49.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather
The surface showed signs of slowing down in the RCB-DC game. But, that was a day game. Under lights, expect the ball to skid on nicely, especially in the second innings. In the night games, RCB chased MI’s 171 with 22 balls to spare and LSG prevailed in a high-scoring thriller against Faf’s team.
A warm and clear evening is forecast.
IPL 2023 Match 24: RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 17 April 2023
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IPL 2023 Match 24: RCB vs CSK Match Prediction – Who will win?
The chasing team to prevail? Probably. That being said, it promises to be a cracking contest between franchises with two of the most passionate fanbases.
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GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 23 | GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today | Ahmedabad Pitch Report
In a repeat of the IPL 2022 final, Gujarat Titans (GT) will be up against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second game on Sunday. Gujarat Titans bounced back strongly in the last match against Punjab Kings. Their bowlers did a fantastic job, with every bowler taking at least one wicket.
Gujarat’s batters also did a decent job, particularly Shubman Gill, who played a fantastic knock. GT would want a similar show against a strong Rajasthan Royals unit.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals will be high on confidence after defeating Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Stadium. Devdutt Padikkal played a fine knock against CSK after going through a rough patch earlier, which bolsters RR’s batting unit further. With the ball, Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal again weaved their magic. Overall, Rajasthan Royals are looking very stable like the last season.
Expect a riveting contest between the last year’s finalists.
Match Details
Location: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Time: 7:30 pm (IST).
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IPL 2023 Match 23: GT vs RR Possible Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans don’t make many changes in the XI. They might retain the same team.
Gujarat Titans possible bat first XI: 1. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Sai Sudharsan, 4. Hardik Pandya (c), 5. Vijay Shankar, 6. David Miller (OS), 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan (OS), 9. Alzarri Joseph (OS), 10. Mohit Sharma, 11. Mohammed Shami
Possible Impact Player substitute: Vijay Shankar out, Joshua Little in.
Gujarat Titans possible bowl first XI: 1. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Sai Sudharsan, 4. Hardik Pandya (c), 5. David Miller (OS), 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan (OS), 8. Alzarri Joseph (OS), 9. Joshua Little, 10. Mohit Sharma, 11. Mohammed Shami
Trent Boult didn’t feature in the last game. Expect him to return for this rubber.
Rajasthan Royals possible bat first XI: 1. Jos Buttler (OS), 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Devdutt Padikkal, 5. Shimron Hetmyer (OS), 6. Dhruv Jurel, 7. Jason Holder (OS), 8. Ravichandran Ashwin, 9. Yuzvendra Chahal, 10. Trent Boult (OS), 11. Sandeep Sharma
Possible Impact Player substitution: Kuldeep Sen in, Jos Buttler out.
Shubman Gill has scored 291 runs at an average of 36.37 and a strike rate of 121.25 against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. His performance at Narendra Modi Stadium has been top-notch across formats. Expect him to again play a good knock at the top.
Sai Sudharsan has 156 runs at a 52 average and a strike rate of 126.83 in the IPL this season. He has also amassed two fifties in four innings. Sudharsan has looked quite fluent with the willow.
Hardik Pandya has 347 runs at a magnificent batting average of 86.75 and a strike rate of 170.09 against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He has also snared nine wickets at a bowling strike rate of 13.78 against them. In the Finals of IPL 2022, Hardik Pandya was Man of the Match award for his all-round display against RR.
Rashid Khan has ten wickets at an economy rate of 6.02 against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He is currently the third-leading wicket-taker with nine wickets at a strike rate of 10.67 this season. Rashid also took a hat-trick against Kolkata Knight Riders earlier in the tournament.
Mohammed Shami has taken five wickets at an average of 18 in the powerplay in IPL 2023. There might be some swing available early in the innings, and Shami can exploit that effectively.
Rajasthan Royals:
Jos Buttler is the best T20 batter in world cricket at the moment. He has made 182 runs at an average of 60.66 and a strike rate of 158.26 against Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Buttler can counter the high-end pace of GT bowlers easily.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is in the form of his life. In the powerplay, the southpaw has accommodated 92 runs at a sensational strike rate of 184 and a balls-per-boundary ratio of 2.63 in IPL 2023. He will look to provide a rapid start again from the top.
Sanju Samson has been dismissed for a duck in the last two games. However, he is a quality player and will be eager to bounce back against Gujarat Titans. In the three innings against Gujarat Titans, Samson has 72 runs at a 24 average and a strike rate of 150 in the IPL.
Shimron Hetmyer has made 127 runs and struck at 173.97 with the bat in IPL 2023. 47.24% of his runs have come in sixes only this year. He can again provide the finishing touches in the back end of the innings.
Trent Boult has five wickets at an average of 17.60 and an economy rate of 7.33 in IPL 2023. Boult can be very threatening in the powerplay, like in the last game, if there is some assistance off the deck early on.
Yuzvendra Chahal is the second-leading wicket-taker of the season, with ten wickets at an average of 12.10 under his belt. Chahal has a range of deceiving options in his armour to operate with. He can stifle the GT batters with his high-quality spin bowling.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 3, GT 3, RR 0.
Jos Buttler vs Rashid Khan in the IPL: 30 runs, 10 avg, 63.82 SR & 3 dismissals. Rashid Khan clearly has the upper hand against the best batter in T20 cricket – Jos Buttler.
Hardik Pandya vs Jason Holder in T20s: 29 runs, 9.66 avg, 120.83 SR & 3 dismissals.
Shimron Hetmyer at No. 5 or below in the IPL since 2022: 414 runs, 51.75 avg, 157.41 SR & 4.96 BpB ratio. He is undoubtedly one of the best lower middle-order batters in the competition.
Trent Boult needs three more scalps to complete 100 IPL wickets.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Pitch Report and Weather
In the last three years, the average first innings score on this ground has been 162. The teams batting first have won only 20% of the games.
A humid evening with temperatures around 35°C is forecasted. There is no chance of rain during the match hours.
IPL 2023 Match 23: GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 April 2023
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IPL 2023 Match 23: GT vs RR Match Prediction – Who will win?
It’s not easy to defeat Gujarat Titans at home. The pacers have taken around 63.30% of wickets at this ground in the last three years, and GT have a formidable pace bowling unit.
Gujarat Titans haven’t lost any game against Rajasthan Royals either in the IPL. Expect them to remain undefeated again.
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MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 22 | MI vs KOL Dream11 Prediction Today | Wankhede Pitch Report
Mumbai Indians (MI) will face off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 22nd match of IPL 2023 at Wankhede Stadium. MI registered their first win of the season in the last game against Delhi Capitals. The form of Rohit Sharma will please Mumbai Indians, and they would want him to continue the good run. MI bowlers also did a decent job in the match, but the challenge is now backing it up against a KKR side that is capable of scoring big.
Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday (April 14). Their bowlers looked out of sorts as SRH batters belted them all over the park. While Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh batted well, KKR couldn’t get over the finishing line. The Knight Riders would want other batters to support Nitish and Rinku as they enter a crucial phase of the league, which means the onus is on the top order to deliver.
Match Details
Location: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Time: 3:30pm (IST).
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IPL 2023 Match 22: MI vs KKR Possible Playing XIs
Jofra Archer’s availability is still unknown. If he is fit, Riley Meredith might sit out. The rest of the players will retain their positions.
Mumbai Indians possible bat first XI: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Tilak Varma, 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Tim David (OS), 6. Cameron Green (OS), 7. Nehal Wadhera, 8. Hrithik Shokeen, 9. Piyush Chawla, 10. Jason Behrendorff (OS), 11. Arshad Khan
Possible Impact Player swap: Tim David out, Jofra Archer/Riley Meredith in.
Despite losing their last game, Kolkata Knight Riders might stick with the same XI, pending Andre Russell’s fitness.
Kolkata Knight Riders possible bat first XI: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) (OS), 2. N Jagadeesan, 3. Venkatesh Iyer, 4. Nitish Rana (c), 5. Andre Russell (OS), 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Shardul Thakur, 8. Sunil Narine (OS), 9. Lockie Ferguson (OS), 10. Umesh Yadav, 11. Varun Chakravarthy
Possible Impact Player substitute: Venkatesh Iyer out, Suyash Sharma in.
Kolkata Knight Riders possible bowl first XI: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) (OS), 2. N Jagadeesan, 3. Nitish Rana (c), 4. Andre Russell (OS), 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Shardul Thakur, 7. Sunil Narine (OS), 8. Suyash Sharma, 9. Lockie Ferguson (OS), 10. Umesh Yadav, 11. Varun Chakravarthy
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Rohit Sharma likes batting against Kolkata Knight Riders. In 31 innings, the MI captain has 1020 runs at a sensational average of 42.50 and a strike rate of 129.77 against them. Rohit has also made six half-centuries and a century against KKR.
Cameron Green hasn’t fired as per the expectations so far. However, he batted well in the last game against Delhi Capitals, scoring 17 runs at a strike rate of 212.50. The surface in Wankhede will also suit him with both bat and ball.
Suryakumar Yadav has been out of touch for a while now. However, he boasts of having a decent record against KKR. Since 2018, Suryakumar has scored 337 runs at a 42.12 average and a 145.25 strike rate against them. Can this match finally bring SKY’s magic back?
Tilak Varma is a must-pick player in the fantasy team. The southpaw has barely put a foot wrong in the tournament. In the three innings, Tilak has accumulated 147 runs at a 73.50 average and a strike rate of 158.06 this year.
Jason Behrendorff might enjoy bowling with the new ball at Wankhede. The bowlers get some swing in the powerplay, and Behrendorff had also done it in the past.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has batted reasonably well in IPL 2023. The boundaries are relatively short in Wankhede, and Gurbaz can exploit it. He just needs to be cautious against Jason Behrendorff, though.
Venkatesh Iyer has looked in good nick this season. In the three innings, Iyer has 146 runs at a sublime batting average of 73 and a strike rate of 153.68 against Mumbai Indians. With the kind of form he’s in, Iyer can build on this impressive record.
Nitish Rana played an excellent knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last game. Overall, Rana has 145 runs at an average of 36.25 and a strike rate of 157.60 in IPL 2023. Expect another quality knock against Mumbai Indians.
Andre Russell doesn’t require any validation. While Russell hasn’t been in good form with the willow, he is a runaway match-winner on his day. In the last game against SRH, Russell also snared three vital wickets with the ball.
Rinku Singh is the talisman of Kolkata Knight Riders. He made a fighting fifty against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a losing cause. Rinku can again do some damage to an already depleted MI bowling unit.
Sunil Narine has scalped 23 wickets at a strike rate of 20.65 against Mumbai Indians. He also concedes only 6.60 runs per over against them. Another good outing is well on the cards.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 31, MI 22, KKR 9.
Rohit Sharma vs Sunil Narine in the IPL: 137 runs, 19.57 avg, 107.87 SR & 7 dismissals. Narine might come early to attack Rohit Sharma again.
Andre Russell vs leg spinners in IPL 2023: 10 runs, 3.33 avg, 83.33 SR & 3 dismissals. Piyush Chawla can trouble him today.
Tim David in the last four overs at Wankhede Stadium: 72 runs, 327.27 SR in 22 balls. 40.90% of the deliveries have been hit for six by David.
Suryakumar Yadav has been dismissed on a golden duck four times in the last six innings across formats.
Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings score at Wankhede Stadium in the last three years is 170. The teams batting first have won only 33.33% of matches in this period.
The temperatures are expected to be around 30°C, with no possibility of rain during the match.
IPL 2023 Match 22: MI vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 April 2023
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IPL 2023 Match 22: MI vs KKR Match Prediction– Who will win?
Mumbai Indians are very strong at Wankhede Stadium. Kolkata Knight Riders have played some good cricket this season, but they have fallen in and out of matches this season. Expect the chasing team to prevail with both bowling attacks under par at the moment.
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The 24-year-old brought up his century off just 55 deliveries as he delivered his first impactful performance since setting foot in the league as one of its most expensive players at a cost of Rs 13.25 crore. He was well supported by the SRH skipper Aiden Markram, who struck 50 runs in 26 deliveries with two boundaries and five sixes.
The duo stitched together a 72-run partnership in 7.5 overs to steer SRH to a majestic total of 228 at the end of 20 overs, with a great contribution from Abhishek Sharma, too.
The KKR bowlers were taken to the cleaners with young spinner Suyash Sharma bearing the major brunt – conceding 48 runs in his four-over spell. Lockie Ferguson conceded 37 in his two overs as well and Indian speedster Umesh Yadav gave away 42 runs in three overs. Brook took a special liking to the KKR fast bowlers as Markram and Abhishek took down their spinners to perfection.
Harry Brook said, "my girlfriend is here, but the rest of the family just left. I knew this would happen as soon as they left I'll get some runs (laughs)". pic.twitter.com/TJatdittlh
For all the sensational shots he’s played, Harry Brook has also provided a masterclass on T20 innings management tonight. Absolutely massacred pace but then swallowed his ego & played the field against spin. Brilliant knock #IPL2023
Harry Brook announces himself to the IPL. No doubt teams will limit the amount of pace they bowl to him going forward, but this has been such a fun watch. Quality, quality hundred.#IPL2023
Wonderful century by Harry Brook he’a an exciting young batsman with excellent eye-hand co-ordination and innovative strokeplay. No dull moment when he is in the middle
However, KKR sure did breathe some life into the chase as captain Nitish Rana played an incredible knock of 75 runs in merely 40 deliveries. He found a fantastic partner in Rinku Singh, who hit four boundaries and sixes each en route his 58 runs in 31 balls. The left-handed duo ensured that Kolkata stayed in the game till the backend of the innings as they ensured that they put every bad delivery into the stands. The chase lost all its vigour with Rana’s dismissal in the 17th over and even Rinku’s late attempts were insufficient to fetch them two points eventually. KKR rounded off their innings at 205 at the loss of seven wickets.
46(33) vs RCB. 48*(21) vs GT. 58*(31) vs SRH.
3 consecutive masterclass by Rinku Singh under pressure, he is turning out to be a different beast for KKR. pic.twitter.com/yHqBRbZ8RD
“SunRisers HARRYbad" Good for #IPL that #HarryBrook has shaken off the cobwebs. The biggest white ball star on the horizon. 228 was too high a mountain but another valiant effort from @NitishRana_27 and pocket rocket @rinkusingh235 – @Russell12A the muscle needs to join the party
Despite the end result, Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh have again proved why they are being rated highly this season. But it was all dwarfed by Harry Brook's madness. #KKRvsSRH#IPL2023
228 was a too high score to chase but #KKR tried well. Unfortunately, #Russel disappointed with bat once again. Gurbaaz & Venkatesh too had a bad day. But #RinkuSingh shined again. #NitishRana was terrific. This defeat is not hurting much. It’s okay. Congrats #SRH#SRHvsKKR
KKR will now head over across the coast to face Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday whereas SRH’s next match is also against Mumbai – on April 18th in Hyderabad.
Cricket News: IPL 2023 TV ratings up 25 per cent compared to 2022 – Disney Star | IPL 2023 TV ratings up compared to 2022
The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India revealed that the first ten matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season attracted over 30 crore viewers on Star Sports, the official TV broadcaster for the tournament.
Star Sports recorded 6,230 crore minutes of watch time for the initial ten games of the campaign. Accordingly, the channel garnered around 23 per cent more viewers than IPL 2022. The average watch time of the live broadcast has also shot up by 25 per cent in comparison to the previous campaign of the IPL.
Further, the BARC data says that the same ten games attained a peak concurrency of 5.6 crores on TV at a time when the number stood at 1.8 crores on digital.
“Additionally, Tata IPL on Star Sports delivered 14 crore viewers on opening day with a peak concurrency of 5.6 crores and an engagement of 76 minutes. Star Sports is optimistic that its efforts will continue to keep fans glued to their TV screens and create an unforgettable viewing experience that celebrates the spirit of IPL 2023,” the official statement from Disney Star read.
The TVR rating for IPL 2023 has also increased by 25 per cent from last year to 5.1 this season. The TV ratings enhanced by 31 per cent whereas the overall reach increased by 20 per cent for the broadcaster for the opening game of the season between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 30.
“Star Sports is optimistic that its efforts will continue to keep fans glued to their TV screens and create an unforgettable viewing experience that celebrates the spirit of IPL 2023”
Disney Star statement
IPL 2023 ratings: JioCinema boasts clocking record figures
At the same time, the official digital rights holder JioCinema revealed that they had around six crore unique users tuning into the CSK v GT game. Also, their total match views had surpassed the 50 crore mark that day.
With this edition of the IPL producing incredible last-ball finishes, expect eyeballs to continue to be stuck firmly on the action as the race to the playoffs heats up in the next few weeks.
Cricket News: Top 10 most popular athletes 2023: Virat Kohli in the list | Which cricketer is the most popular in the world?
There aregreat sportspeople and then there are athletes whose name and aura transcends across arenas. Sportshubnet recently documented the ten most popular athletes of 2023. They regarded the number of social media followers that these players have garnered across their various social media handles as an important metric whilst zeroing upon these 10 names.
Most popular athletes in the world 2023
CricBlog takes a look at those players in this article.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguese superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo claims the top spot in these standings despite his recent transfer to Al-Nassr FC in the rather low-profile Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo has mastered multiple top-tier leagues such as the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A in Europe. He has won six Champions League titles and his popularity does not seem to be dying anytime soon.
2. Lionel Messi
Ronaldo’s Argentine counterpart Lionel Messi sits in the second spot. Widely regarded as arguably the greatest footballer of all time, Messi finally conquered the final bastion by lifting the FIFA World Cup for his country in Qatar in December 2022.
3. Neymar Jr.
Paris Saint Germain’s (PSG) superstar from Brazil, Neymar Jr. has arguably underwent a blip in his career since moving to France but that has not deterred his popularity one bit. Blessed with good looks and an overall charming personality, Neymar continues to enthral the audience whenever he steps foot on the field.
4. Lebron James
Chasing his fifth National Basketball Association (NBA) title this year, Lebron James’ popularity has remained intact and in fact even grown by leaps and bounds in his 20th season in professional basketball. Representing the Los Angeles Lakers, James has freshly returned from an injury setback and his mass appeal will only increase by manifold if he manages to equal Kobe Bryant’s record of five NBA titles this season.
5. Virat Kohli
Top 10 most popular athletes 2023: Virat Kohli.
Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli is the only cricketer amongst the top 10 names in this list. Kohli is by far the biggest brand in world cricket right now and his cricketing credentials only add to the wide follower base that he has garnered across multiple social media platforms.
6. Conor McGregor
Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor is placed just below Kohli at the number sixth spot. McGregor was named the world’s highest-paid athlete by Forbes in 2021 and he has 22 recorded 22 wins in 28 MMA fights. The 34-year-old even held the UFC championship title in two separate weight categories simultaneously at one point in time.
7. Roger Federer
Swiss legend Roger Federer hung his boots from professional tennis late last year but he still continues to be amongst the topmost famous athletes in the world. Federer won 20 Grand Slam men’s singles titles as he reached and remained in the topmost echelons of the sport for nearly two decades.
8. Rafael Nadal
Though Federer has retired from professional tennis, his arch-rival and Spanish counterpart Rafael Nadal still continues to go strong in the circuit. The 36-year-old has 22 Grand Slam men’s singles titles under his belt and he definitely looks to be in good touch to add more to that tally going ahead, particularly in the French Open.
9. John Cena
John Cena, the wrester with 16 world championship reigns in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), comes up in the penultimate spot in these rankings. Cena has multiple accolades to his name in addition to having won the famed Royal Rumble twice as well. He is popular amongst the WWE fans for his sheer strength and the entertainment that he brought to the ring with him.
10. Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, rounds off this listicle. An 82-time PGA Tour winner, Woods has undoubtedly been one of the most renowned sportspersons of the 21st century. He has constantly been in the news for both his on-field exploits and off-filed antics but that seems to have only helped his appeal amongst the people grow over the years.
Top 10 most famous Athletes in the World 2023 [Sportshubnet]:
1) Cristiano Ronaldo 2) Lionel Messi 3) Neymar Jr 4) Lebron James 5) Virat Kohli 6) Conor MacGregor 7) Roger Federer 8) Rafal Nadal 9) John Cena 10) Tiger Woods
LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 21 | LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today | Lucknow Pitch Report
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Punjab Kings in the 21st match of IPL 2023. Both teams had contrasting results in their last game. LSG won against Royal Challengers Bangalore by one wicket in a last-ball thriller at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, taking them to an impressive three wins out of four.
The form of Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran will please LSG, whereas they would want KL Rahul to regain his lost touch soon. LSG’s bowlers have also bowled reasonably well in the tournament, and will be after a strong performance against an inconsistent Punjab lineup.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have gone off track after winning the first two games. Their batters haven’t fired in tandem so far. The bowlers have been in good form, especially Arshdeep Singh, fighting hard especially in the death overs. A few minor tweaks in the batting unit will help them flourish again.
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IPL 2023 Match 21: LSG vs PBKS Possible Playing XIs
Quinton de Kock has been on the sidelines despite being available. Expect him to continue warming the bench after Marcus Stoinis’ blistering knock in the last game. LSG might field the same XI again.
Lucknow Super Giants possible bat first XI: 1. Kyle Mayers (OS), 2. KL Rahul (c), 3. Deepak Hooda, 4. Krunal Pandya 5. Marcus Stoinis (OS), 6. Nicholas Pooran (wk) (OS), 7. Ayush Badoni, 8. Jaydev Unadkat, 9. Mark Wood (OS), 10. Ravi Bishnoi, 11. Avesh Khan
Possible Impact Player substitute: Ayush Badoni out, Amit Mishra in.
Lucknow Super Giants possible bowl first XI: 1. Kyle Mayers (OS), 2. KL Rahul (c), 3. Deepak Hooda, 4. Krunal Pandya 5. Marcus Stoinis (OS), 6. Nicholas Pooran (wk) (OS), 7. Amit Mishra, 8. Jaydev Unadkat, 9. Mark Wood (OS), 10. Ravi Bishnoi, 11. Avesh Khan
Liam Livingstone pulled his muscle during practice before the game against Gujarat Titans. If he is fit, Bhanuka Rajapaksa might have to sit out.
Punjab Kings possible bat first XI: 1. Prabhsimran Singh, 2. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 3. Matthew Short (OS), 4. Bhanuka Rajapaksa/Liam Livingstone (OS), 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Sam Curran (OS), 7. M Shahrukh Khan, 8. Harpreet Brar, 9. Kagiso Rabada (OS), 10. Rahul Chahar, 11. Arshdeep Singh
Possible Impact Player substitute: M Shahrukh Khan out, Rishi Dhawan in.
Punjab Kings possible bowl first XI: 1. Prabhsimran Singh, 2. Shikhar Dhawan (c), 3. Matthew Short (OS), 4. Bhanuka Rajapaksa/Liam Livingstone (OS), 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Sam Curran (OS), 7. Rishi Dhawan, 8. Harpreet Brar, 9. Kagiso Rabada (OS), 10. Rahul Chahar, 11. Arshdeep Singh
Possible Impact Player substitute: Rishi Dhawan out, M Shahrukh Khan in.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Lucknow Super Giants:
Kyle Mayers was dismissed for a duck in the last game. However, the southpaw has been in sublime form with the willow. Expect him to make a few runs against Punjab Kings again. He can also snare a few early wickets with the ball.
KL Rahul hasn’t looked settled at all in IPL 2023, striking at just 100. But he is a quality batter and will look to turn the tables against his former franchise. Rahul averages 29 and strikes at 139.75 against PBKS in the IPL.
Nicholas Pooran in IPL 2023: 141 runs, 47.00 avg, 220.31 SR, 23 boundaries. He has been in superb touch this season. Expect him to play another impactful knock.
Krunal Pandya won Man of the Match award when he last played in Lucknow. Pandya scalped three wickets for 18 runs with the ball. Later, he also scored 34 runs to take LSG over the line.
Ravi Bishnoi in IPL 2023: 6 wickets, 16 SR, 19 avg & 7.12. If the surface is similar to the last game in Lucknow, Bishnoi will be arduous to counter.
Mark Wood will always be a wicket-taker, irrespective of the surface he bowls on. He has nine scalps so far this season. His high-end pace can trouble the PBKS batters.
IPL 2023 Match 21: LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match – Can KL Rahul find his best touch?
Punjab Kings:
Shikhar Dhawan has been in good form this year. In the four innings, the PBKS captain has amassed 233 runs at an average of 116.50 and a strike rate of 146.54. Dhawan has also made two fifties. PBKS would want him to fire again at the top.
Liam Livingstone is coming after a break. However, he is one of the most valuable players in T20 cricket at the moment. He was the second-leading run-scorer (437) for PBKS at a magnificent strike rate of 182.08 last season. Livingstone also took six wickets.
Sam Curran might enjoy bowling in Lucknow. His off-cutters into the deck can be threatening if the surface is on the slower side, particularly in the slog overs. His batting will also fetch a few points.
Arshdeep Singh in the powerplay in IPL 2023: 5 wickets, 9.60 SR & 14.80 avg. He has managed to move the new ball at times this season. PBKS would want him to dismiss a few batters again upfront.
Rahul Chahar took two wickets and gave away only 30 runs in the only game against Lucknow Super Giants last season. He dismissed Marcus Stoinis for a duck.
IPL 2023 Match 21: LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match – PBKS are missing Liam Livingstone.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 1, LSG 1, PBKS 0.
KL Rahul vs Kagiso Rabada in the T20s: 44 runs, 93.61 SR & two dismissals.
Shikhar Dhawan vs Amit Mishra in the T20s: 39 runs, 121.87 SR & three dismissals.
Kagiso Rabada has dismissed Nicholas Pooran twice in 31 balls in T20s. Pooran has a strike rate of just 125.80 against the Proteas pacer.
Shikhar Dhawan has accumulated 35.68% of PBKS’ runs in IPL 2023.
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings score in the last three years in Lucknow is 140. The teams batting first have won 46.15% of the matches in this timeframe.
The temperatures will hover around 35°C during the match hours, with no threat of rain.
IPL 2023 Match 21: LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match April 15 2023
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IPL 2023 Match 21: LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match
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IPL 2023 Match 21: LSG vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match
IPL 2023 Match 21: LSG vs PBKS Match Prediction– Who will win?
Punjab Kings are a strong team. But Lucknow Super Giants are very strong at their home. Hence, LSG might win their fourth game of the season.
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RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 20 | RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Bengaluru Pitch Report
Is it now or never for Delhi Capitals (DC)? With Gujarat, Lucknow, Rajasthan and co. in good touch, the Capitals must win this clash to avoid falling way too far behind the leaders of the pack.
To do that, their batsmen must step up. The lack of runs is having an impact on David Warner, whose strike rate is reflective of a player who believes he cannot be dismissed early otherwise his team may be bowled out for under 100. There is no better opportunity to score runs than at the batting paradise that is the Chinnaswamy, so now is the time for DC to step up.
There is also a sense of urgency for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). After an excellent first win against Mumbai Indians, Faf du Plessis’ team has since lost two in a row. Their bowling in the middle overs was a real struggle against LSG, but the expected appearance of Wanindu Hasaranga can be a massive boost to RCB.
But, another key question is whether they have enough batting depth to reduce their reliance on du Plessis, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell. Indeed, therein lies an opportunity for the Capitals. Crucial match.
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Match Details
Location: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Time: 3:30pm (IST).
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IPL 2023 Match 20: RCB vs DC Possible Playing XIs
Wanindu Hasaranga joined RCB on April 14, and is expected to slot in today in place of either David Willey or Wayne Parnell. He took the second-most wickets in IPL 2022 with 26. So, it remains to be seen if RCB will play the extra legspinner in Karn Sharma or play a domestic seamer in his place. It could be a debut for Vijaykumar Vyshak.
Royal Challengers Bangalore possible bat first XI: 1. Faf du Plessis (c) (OS), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Glenn Maxwell (OS), 4. Mahipal Lomror, 5. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 6. Shahbaz Ahmed, 7. Wanindu Hasaranga (OS), 8. David Willey/Wayne Parnell (OS), 9. Harshal Patel, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Karn Sharma/Siddarth Kaul/Vijaykumar Vyshak
Possible Impact Player substitute: Mahipal Lomror out, Karn Sharma in.
Royal Challengers Bangalore possible bowl first XI: 1. Faf du Plessis (c) (OS), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Glenn Maxwell (OS), 4. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 5. Shahbaz Ahmed, 6. Wanindu Hasaranga (OS), 7. David Willey/Wayne Parnell (OS), 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Mohammed Siraj, 10. Siddarth Kaul/Akash Deep, 11. Karn Sharma/Vijaykumar Vyshak
IPL 2023 Match 20: RCB vs DC – Kohli and Maxwell will be vital for Bangalore.
Delhi Capitals have decisions to make. First, do they keep Rilee Rossouw out? With Khaleel Ahmed battling a hamstring injury, DC may need to find another domestic option that allows them to play an extra overseas batsman with Mitchell Marsh back with the squad.
Delhi Capitals possible bat first XI: 1. David Warner (c) (OS), 2. Prithvi Shaw, 3. Mitchell Marsh (OS), 4. Manish Pandey/Yash Dhull, 5. Rovman Powell/Rilee Rossouw/Phil Salt (OS), 6. Lalit Yadav, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Abhishek Porel (wk), 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Anrich Nortje (OS), 11. Chetan Sakariya/Mukesh Sharma/Kamlesh Nagarkoti
Possible Impact Player substitution: Prithvi Shaw out, Chetan Sakariya in.
Delhi Capitals possible bowl first XI: 1. David Warner (c) (OS), 2. Mitchell Marsh (OS), 3. Manish Pandey/Yash Dhull, 4. Rovman Powell/Rilee Rossouw/Phil Salt (OS), 5. Lalit Yadav, 6. Axar Patel, 7. Abhishek Porel (wk), 8. Kuldeep Yadav, 9. Anrich Nortje (OS), 10. Chetan Sakariya/Ishant Sharma 11. Kamlesh Nagarkoti/Mukesh Sharma
Possible Impact Player substitution: Chetan Sakariya out, Prithvi Shaw in.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Virat Kohli is 51 away from reaching 1,000 runs against Delhi. He averages a superb 52.72 and strikes at 135.57 against them.
Kohli is also 95 away from 3,000 T20 runs at the Chinnaswamy (avg. 38.22, SR 140.68). He has struck 82* and 61 on this ground so far this season.
Faf du Plessis has also enjoyed batting on this ground this season. He has struck 73 and 79*. But, his powerplay strike rate – 112 in the IPL since the start of 2022 – will be in focus.
Since the start of 2021, Glenn Maxwell has smashed 131 runs in three matches against DC at an average of 65.50 and strike rate of 150.57.
Maxwell vs Kuldeep can be a fascinating battle. Kuldeep has dismissed Maxwell thrice in 21 balls in the IPL, but the right-hander has smashed 59 runs.
Speaking of RCB’s middle overs struggles, Wanindu Hasaranga can help solve them. Out of his 26 wickets in IPL 2022, 19 of them came between overs 7-15.
Watch out for Mohammed Siraj against the struggling DC top order. He has dismissed Prithvi Shaw thrice in 27 balls, conceding 41 in the process.
Delhi Capitals:
David Warner has struck three half-centuries in four matches this season. But, the strike rate of 114.83 is under the spotlight.
Warner has an incredible past record at M. Chinnaswamy (470 runs, avg. 58.75, SR 169.06) and against RCB (820 runs, avg. 45.56, SR 161.42).
The struggling Prithvi Shaw will have to turn around his modest record against RCB (184 runs, avg. 23.00). He did show glimpses last game against MI, but can he produce anything significant?
Axar Patel will be vital with both bat and ball for DC. He struck a superb 54 against MI to get his team into the game, and has taken seven wickets in as many matches against RCB since the start of 2019.
Axar has good numbers against du Plessis in T20s, with total figures of 3/81 off 73 balls.
Anrich Nortje was outstanding at the death vs MI, but he can also have a key role to play up top. He has dismissed Faf du Plessis twice in 26 deliveries in T20s, conceding just 33.
Nortje has taken seven wickets in three matches against RCB at an average of 11.29 and economy of 6.58.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 29, RCB 18, DC 10, N/R 1.
Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav could be key in limiting Kohli’s impact. Virat strikes at just 113.8 against Axar (58 balls) and 105.7 against Kuldeep (35 balls).
Dinesh Karthik smashed 66* (34) against DC last season. But, he averages just 15.50 in 20 innings at the M Chinnaswamy.
Mohammed Siraj vs David Warner in the IPL: 23 balls, 42 runs, one dismissal.
Kuldeep Yadav has taken just four wickets in seven matches against RCB at an average of 47.25 and economy of 9.95.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather
Two matches, two belting batting pitches. Expect more of the same at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with short boundaries as well.
A hot afternoon is forecast, with a top of about 35 degrees.
IPL 2023 Match 20: RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 15 April 2023
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IPL 2023 Match 20: RCB vs DC Drean11 Prediction Today Match
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IPL 2023 Match 20: RCB vs DC Drean11 Prediction Today Match
IPL 2023 Match 20: RCB vs DC Match Prediction– Who will win?
RCB have won their last three matches against DC and are well-placed to do so again. But, Delhi can aim to score against RCB’s death bowling and limit RCB at the death with their own bowlers. So, we could have a close game.
KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2023 Match 19 | KOL vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today | Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Another day, another thrilling last over finish in IPL 2023? It’s definitely a possibility. Two sides on a high, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), meet in an intruiging clash with the aim of building on recent victories to keep pace with the tournament leaders.
KKR are certainly on a high and have proven they are not beaten when there is still hope. After losing convincingly to Punjab Kings, Shardul Thakur was outstanding with the bat against RCB, followed by Rinku Singh pulling off the heist to end all heists.
However, what these trends suggest is KKR are reliant on individual brilliance after getting themselves into trouble. The law of averages can eventually catch up with you, so the Knight Riders will be after a more consistent showing, starting with their death bowling and top order batting.
For SRH, they too have enjoyed victory after a horrid start to the tournament. The addition of Mayank Markande gives the team such an added strength, but with the right-handed nature of their batting lineup, they must ensure they don’t allow KKR’s quality spinners to settle.
Match Details
Location: Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Time: 7:30pm (IST).
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IPL 2023 Match 19: KKR vs SRH Possible Playing XIs
KKR may persist with Lockie Ferguson over Tim Southee. Litton Das and Jason Roy are available for KKR, so either may replace Gurbaz with N Jagadeesan to take the gloves.
Kolkata Knight Riders possible bat first XI: 1. Jason Roy/Rahmanullah Gurbaz (OS), 2. N Jagadeesan (wk), 3. Venkatesh Iyer, 4. Nitish Rana (c), 5. Andre Russell (OS), 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Shardul Thakur, 8. Sunil Narine (OS), 9. Lockie Ferguson (OS), 10. Umesh Yadav, 11. Varun Chakravarthy
Possible Impact Player substitute: Venkatesh Iyer out, Suyash Sharma in.
Kolkata Knight Riders possible bowl first XI: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz/Jason Roy (OS), 2. N Jagadeesan (wk), 3. Nitish Rana (c), 4. Andre Russell (OS, 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Shardul Thakur, 7. Sunil Narine (OS), 8. Lockie Ferguson, 9. Umesh Yadav, 10. Varun Chakravarthy, 11. Suyash Sharma
Possible Impact Player substitute: Suyash Sharma out, Venkatesh Iyer in.
IPL 2023 Match 19: KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction – The great Sunil Narine will be key against SRH’s lineup of right-handers.
SRH sent Harry Brook to open against Punjab. It didn’t work out on the day, but they may persist with this for another match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad possible bat first XI: 1. Mayank Agarwal, 2. Harry Brook (OS), 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram (c) (OS), 5. Heinrich Klaasen (OS), 6. Abdul Samad, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Marco Jansen (OS), 9. Mayank Markande, 10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 11. T Natarajan
Possible Impact Player substitute: Abdul Samad out, Umran Malik in.
Sunrisers Hyderabad possible bowl first XI: 1. Mayank Agarwal, 2. Harry Brook (OS), 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram (c) (OS), 5. Heinrich Klaasen (OS), 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Marco Jansen (OS), 8. Mayank Markande, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. T Natarajan, 11. Umran Malik
Possible Impact Player substitute: Umran Malik/T Natarajan out, Abdul Samad in.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Venkatesh Iyer is in terrific touch. He smashed 83 off 40 balls in the last game vs GT, part of an overall strike rate of 160 in IPL 2023.
Nitish Rana has scored 366 runs in 11 matches against SRH since the start of 2018. He averages 33.27 with a strike rate of 136.06.
Man of the moment Rinku Singh is one to watch, again. Since the start of 2022, Rinku has smashed 175 runs at an average of 43.8 and strike rate of 173.3 when chasing in the IPL.
Sunil Narine will be key against an SRH side that has had its issues against spin this season. Interestingly, he has struggled against Hyderabad in the past, taking just 11 wickets in 20 matches at an average of 46.27.
Umesh Yadav has dismissed Mayank Agarwal twice in 29 deliveries in the IPL, conceding just 29 in the process.
Varun Chakravarthy has taken five wickets in three matches in IPL 2023, including 4/15 against RCB on this ground.
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Rahul Tripathi, who hit a classy 74* in the last match against PBKS, has had the better of Umesh Yadav in the IPL. In 33 balls against him, he has hammered 69 runs without dismissal.
Tripathi also has excellent numbers against Narine: 48 balls, 71 runs, zero dismissals.
Aiden Markram has scored 40 runs off 20 balls against Varun Chakravathy without dismissal. In 2023, the SRH captain has struck 490 runs in 17 T20s at an average of 37.69 and strike rate of 137.64.
Heinrich Klaasen is a player to watch. In 12 T20 innings this year, Klaasen has hammered 386 runs at an average of 48.25 and strike rate of 166.38.
SRH may keep an over or two for Bhuvneshwar Kumar against Nitish Rana. The seamer has dismissed the KKR captain twice in 35 balls in the IPL, conceding just 39.
Kumar has the most wickets in KKR-SRH matches (22) at an average of 26.86 and economy of 8.10.
Watch out for Mayank Markande. The legspinner was outstanding against PBKS, taking 4/15. He spun the ball beautifully each way.
Other Stats and Facts
Head-to-head: Matches 23, KKR 15, SRH 8.
KKR lead 6-2 at Eden Gardens.
SRH have lost 12 wickets to spin this season. Only Delhi Capitals, who have played an extra game, have lost more.
Venkatesh Iyer has scored just 21 runs in three matches vs SRH. Marco Jansen and T Natarajan have each dismissed him once.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar at Eden Gardens: 11 inns, 14 wickets, avg. 22.43, SR 17.29.
Mayank Agarwal averages just 21.62 in 14 matches against KKR.
Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather
RCB struggled against spin on what was a pretty good batting surface. Both SRH and KKR have quality spinners who can exploit any turn available, in addition to the pace on offer at Eden Gardens. So, a high-scoring game is possible, but wickets are certainly a possibility, too.
There were two high-scoring matches on this ground in IPL 2022. Gujarat chased Rajasthan’s 188 with three balls to spare, before RCB scored 207 and beat LSG by 16 runs. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in October and November 2022, the average first innings score in seven matches was 176.14. The team batting first won four of these games.
A very hot day is forecast in Kolkata, with temperatures over 40 degrees. So, dew is a possibility later in the evening.
IPL 2023 Match 19: KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 14 April 2023
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IPL 2023 Match 19: KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match
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IPL 2023 Match 19: KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match
IPL 2023 Match 19: KKR vs SRH Match Prediction
Another classic? Perhaps. But, KKR, at home, with their spinners, start as favourites and can win this match.
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