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IPL 2021 Match 45: KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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IPL 2021 Match 45: KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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Time is running out for Punjab Kings. Yet again, the Kings have not performed up to scratch in an IPL tournament, and are on the brink of missing out on the playoffs.

After their disappointing loss in a crucial game vs MI, KL Rahul spoke of how his team has struggled to handle pressure in IPL 2021. Today, the pressure intensifies even further, as this is effectively do-or-die given the difference in net run rate between they and their opponent.

And that opponent is the in form Kolkata Knight Riders. Victory here for KKR puts them four points clear of Punjab, and given how superior their net run rate is already, it will almost certainly come down to they and Mumbai Indians for the final playoffs spot.

Eoin Morgan’s team will be aiming to continue their fine run, with three victories in four matches since the restart. Last time out, Sunil Narine led the way as KKR beat high-flying Delhi in a tough match. Will they take a huge step towards playoffs qualification here?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Punjab Kings:

  • Punjab Kings have lost seven out of nine games in which KL Rahul has scored below 25. So, the PBKS skipper is crucial to his team’s hopes.
  • Rahul has four half-centuries in 10 innings vs KKR, with an overall average of 35.11 and strike rate of 142.99. Also, he loves batting at Dubai, with 441 runs in nine innings at an average of 55.13 and strike rate of 138.68.
  • Mayank Agarwal is expected to return after missing the last match due to back soreness. He has scored 183 runs in six innings for PBKS vs KKR at an average of 36.80 and strike rate of 134.56, including the top-scorer earlier this season (31).
  • Aiden Markram will be key in the absence of Chris Gayle. The Protea has scored 26*, 27 and 42 in the UAE leg of the tournament, part of 560 runs at an average of 32.94 and strike rate of 135.27 in 21 T20s this year.
  • Ravi Bishnoi has also been excellent in the UAE leg of IPL 2021 (3/24 and 2/25). He enjoys bowling at Dubai, with nine wickets in 24 overs at an average of 18.33.
  • Against KKR, Bishnoi has taken three scalps in as many matches at an average of 21.33 and economy rate of 5.33.
  • Mohammed Shami was expensive against MI (1/42), but was in fine form in his previous two matches (3/21 and 1/14). His 3/21 was at Dubai, part of 14 wickets in 10 matches on this ground (avg. 20.43, SR 16.57).
  • Shami has taken seven wickets in five matches for PBKS vs KKR (avg. 21.29, econ. 7.83), including 1/25 earlier this season.
  • Arshdeep Singh loves bowling at Dubai. He took a five-wicket haul against RR earlier this season, part of 12 wickets in five matches on this ground at an average of 12.75 and strike rate of 8.92.
  • Arshdeep will be aiming to improve on his record vs KKR, which reads: 4 inns, 2 wickets, avg. 47.00, econ. 8.81.

Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • He is bowling well, and has been a breath of fresh air with the bat. The stage is set for Venkatesh Iyer to deliver once again. He took 2/29 in four overs last game vs DC, and has made scores of 41*, 53, 18 and 14 in the UAE leg of IPL 2021.
  • Shubman Gill has a superb record against PBKS. In six innings against them, Gill has struck 218 runs at an average of 72.65 and strike rate of 132.62.
  • At Dubai, Gill has 109 runs to his name in three innings (top score 47).
  • Rahul Tripathi missed out against DC (9), but looked in fine touch in the previous two matches (74* and 45). He scored 41 (32) vs PBKS earlier this season.
  • Eoin Morgan has been in horrendous form, but this could be the match he rediscovers his touch. He was player of the match against PBKS earlier this season, with 47* (40) and three catches. In six innings for KKR vs PBKS, Morgan has struck 228 runs at an average of 45.60 and strike rate of 136.53.
  • Sunil Narine is on fire. He has sent a reminder of his talent after being left out of West Indies’ World Cup squad, with figures of 0/20, 1/20, 3/41 and 2/18 in the UAE leg. He also helped seal a tough chase vs DC with a 10-ball 21.
  • And the good news may continue for Narine. No bowler has more wickets in KKR-PBKS matches than Narine, with 30 scalps in 20 matches at an average of 17.70 and strike rate of 15.40, including 2/22 earlier this season.
  • If Lockie Ferguson is fit, watch out. The fast bowler has taken figures of 2/24, 2/27, 1/33 and 2/10 in the UAE leg.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 28, KKR 19, PBKS 9.
  • KKR (126/5) beat PBKS (123/9) with 19 balls to spare earlier in IPL 2021.
  • Two games ago, Dinesh Karthik struck an excellent 11-ball 26 vs CSK. Karthik, the finisher, could be key here against a team he enjoys playing against (7 inns, 185 runs, avg. 46.25, SR 188.78).
  • Rahul Tripathi is averaging 53.8 and striking at 154 in the middle overs in IPL 2021.
  • Prasidh Krishna took 3/30 vs PBKS earlier this season.

Possible Playing 11

Chris Gayle has left the IPL bubble citing bubble fatigue. He is aiming to be fit and firing for the T20 World Cup.

Punjab Kings: 1. KL Rahul (c & wk), 2. Mayank Agarwal, 3. Aiden Markram, 4. Nicholas Pooran, 5. Deepak Hooda/Shahrukh Khan, 6. Fabian Allen, 7. Harpreet Brar, 8. Ravi Bishnoi, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Mohammed Shami

Andre Russell is expected to miss this game as well as he has a hamstring injury. Also, Lockie Ferguson is in doubt after failing to complete his overs against Delhi Capitals.

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Shubman Gill, 2. Venkatesh Iyer, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Nitish Rana, 5. Eoin Morgan (c), 6. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 7. Sunil Narine, 8. Tim Southee, 9. Ben Cutting/Lockie Ferguson, 10. Prasidh Krishna/Sandeep Warrier, 11. Varun Chakravarthy

Dubai Pitch Report and Weather

The chasing team has won three of the last four matches on this ground. The average first innings score in these four matches is 153, which calls for the team batting first to get closer to 170 on a good batting pitch.

More warm and clear weather is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

Option 1:

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IPL 2021 Match 45: KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

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IPL 2021 Match 45: KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

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Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

Match Prediction

Even with the absence of key players, KKR look good for a win against a team they have a great record against. Punjab’s hopes mostly lie with KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal (if fit) at the top.

IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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According to form and the table, this should be no contest. One side has lit up the IPL, and the other has lit life up for their opponents.

But, as we have seen in the past in IPL, it is never as straightforward as that. Sunrisers Hyderabad come into this match on the back of a comprehensive victory against the Royals. The inclusion of Jason Roy proved to be quite the boost, with Kane Williamson in the runs as well after the bowlers put together a decent showing.

However, this will be a tougher test against a Chennai Super Kings side that continues to impress. Their fantastic batting depth was on show in their last outing against the Knight Riders, with Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Chahar getting them over the line in a tough chase. Also, given how SRH focus on trying to keep the middle overs quiet, the likes of Moeen Ali and Ambati Rayudu are ones to watch, especially if Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad can do their thing.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Kane Williamson, who scored 51* off 41 balls last match, loves playing CSK. In nine matches for SRH vs CSK, Williamson has struck 327 runs at an average of 46.71 and strike rate of 144.69. This includes 26* off 10 balls earlier this season.
  • Also, Williamson has terrific records against CSK bowlers. He has scored 49 runs off 35 balls vs Jadeja, without dismissal. It’s 58 off 44 balls vs Deepak Chahar for no wicket, too. Against Shardul Thakur, Williamson has slammed 57 off 38 balls for two dismissals. Key player.
  • Jason Roy will also be key to SRH’s hopes. CSK work hard to gain an advantage in the powerplay, and it is Roy’s role to counter that. He was player of the match against the Royals with a 42-ball 60, but how he adjusts to the slow Sharjah surface will be interesting to see.
  • Priyam Garg struck a half-century against CSK last season. The youngster will be hoping to make a mark today after a golden duck in his last game.
  • Two games ago, Jason Holder took 3/19 and struck 47* vs Punjab. Also, Holder enjoyed playing at Sharjah last season, with 73 runs in two innings (no dismissals) and seven wickets in three matches (avg. 10.14, SR 10.29).
  • Rashid Khan takes an average of one wicket per match vs CSK (nine wickets in 36 overs), including 3/36 earlier this season. Rashid also has the exact same ratio at Sharjah (four wickets in 24 overs), and has taken one wicket in each of his three matches in IPL 2021 phase two.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be key on a slow pitch. He has taken six wickets in three matches at Sharjah at an average of 12.67 and strike rate of 12.00. He will be aiming to improve on his record for SRH vs CSK: 11 inns, eight wickets, avg. 34.00.

Chennai Super Kings:

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed a 44-ball 75 vs SRH earlier this season. He has been superb in the UAE leg, with scores of 88* (58), 38 (26) and 40 (28).
  • Faf du Plessis also struck a half-century against SRH earlier this season (56 off 38 balls). Overall for CSK against SRH, du Plessis has struck 264 runs in 11 innings at an average of 26.40 and strike rate of 134.69.
  • Also, du Plessis has hit two half-centuries in five matches at Sharjah (5 inns, 162 runs, avg. 32.40, SR 137.29).
  • Moeen Ali has helped transform CSK in IPL 2021 with a strike rate of 145. He comes into this match on the back of some time at the crease, with 23 and 32 in his last two matches.
  • Given that SRH’s batting lineup is filled with right-handers, expect Moeen’s involvement with the ball to be limited.
  • Ambati Rayudu has also been crucial in the middle overs. And, he has a superb record for CSK against SRH, with 290 runs at an average of 58.00 and strike rate of 139.42.
  • Ravindra Jadeja has been absolutely brilliant with the bat since the start of IPL 2020, striking 411 runs in this period at an average of 51.38 and strike rate of 159.92.
  • One feels that Jadeja’s biggest impact in this game is likely to be with the bat. He has not taken a single wicket in 13 overs at Sharjah, and has just four wickets in 15 matches vs SRH at an average of 82.50. But, SRH’s list of right-handers could suit Jadeja on a slow surface.
  • CSK would wise to bring Dwayne Bravo back into the XI. He is in wonderful form, taking six wickets in the first two matches of the UAE leg. Plus, he has the most wickets in CSK-SRH matches with 17 in 12 games at an average of 22.35.
  • Deepak Chahar has nine wickets in nine matches vs SRH at an average of 25.33 and economy rate of 6.71. Chahar also takes an average of one wicket per match at Sharjah (four wickets in 24 overs).

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 16, SRH 4, CSK 12.
  • CSK (173/3) beat SRH (171/3) comfortably earlier in IPL 2021.
  • MS Dhoni could look to promote himself up the order given his great record against SRH (399 runs, avg. 79.80, SR 158.33). Also, he has scored 81 runs off 46 balls against Bhuvneshwar Kumar and 45 off 25 against Siddharth Kaul.
  • Ravindra Jadeja is one of three players to score 400 runs and average 50+ since IPL 2020. The other two are Kane Williamson and KL Rahul.
  • Rashid Khan’s average of 27.6 against CSK is his worst average against any IPL team.

Possible Playing 11

Manish Pandey struck a half-century vs CSK earlier this season, so SRH could look to bring him back if they wish to.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Priyam Garg/Manish Pandey, 5. Abhishek Sharma, 6. Jason Holder, 7. Abdul Samad, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Siddharth Kaul, 11. Sandeep Sharma

This could be the day Imran Tahir gets a game given the slow nature of the Sharjah pitch. Also, Dwayne Bravo was superb before missing the last game and could replace Sam Curran as Bravo can take advantage of SRH’s finishing struggles.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Faf du Plessis, 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3. Moeen Ali, 4. Ambati Rayudu, 5. Suresh Raina, 6. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Sam Curran/Dwayne Bravo, 9. Shardul Thakur, 10. Deepak Chahar, 11. Josh Hazlewood/Imran Tahir

Sharjah Pitch Report and Weather

Last season, the average first innings score at Sharjah was 178, with 200+ scores in each of the first four matches. This season, the pitch is much slower, with an average first innings score of just 136. So, strike rotation and being busy against the spinners will be key.

The forecast is for warm and clear weather once again.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

Option 1:

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IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Key Players | Sharjah Pitch Report
IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Fan2Play

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

Match Prediction

SRH will have some confidence coming off a win, but CSK look too strong. CSK to win.

AUS-W vs IND-W Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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AUS-W vs IND-W Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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After a hugely entertaining and highly competitive three-match ODI series, it is now time for Australia Women and Indian Women to lock horns in a one-off pink-ball Test.

The occasion is set to be a historic affair with the Women in Blue locking horns with their Aussie counterparts in a Test match after a gap of 15 years.

This will also be the first time that the Indian Women will be playing a pink ball Test match and they will be up against a side that has prior experience of it.

That said, India gave a good account of themselves in their first Test since 2014 earlier this year against England as they pulled off a heroic draw despite being written off by most.

Facing Australia in a pink ball affair will be a completely different kettle of fish and one feels that the tourists will have to be at the top of their game to pose a serious challenge to the Aussies, who will be looking for redemption after their ODI winning streak was ended by the Mithali Raj-led unit last week.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Australia Women:

  • Alyssa Healy: The wicketkeeper-batter endured a poor run in the last two ODI and she will be looking to shrug it off in the historic Test. Healy has featured in 4 Tests thus far, scoring 201 runs at an average of 33.50 with one 50+ score.
  • Beth Mooney: The southpaw scored a match-winning ton in the 2nd ODI to seal an epic win for her side and she will be looking to continue her form in the day-night Test.
  • Mooney featured in the first and to date last day-night women’s Test against England back in 2017 where she scored a 102-ball 27.
  • Ellyse Perry: She might not have had the best of times in the ODI series but expect the champion cricketer to roar back in the one-off Test.
  • Perry smashed an unbeaten 213 in her last outing against the pink ball. She also claimed three wickets. Overall, she has featured in 8 Tests, scoring 624 runs at an average of 78 with 4 50+ scores which include a couple of hundreds.
  • Meg Lanning: The skipper did not have the best of times for most parts of the ODI series and she will be looking to script a turnaround in the pink-ball Test. Lanning has featured in 4 Tests, scoring 185 runs at an average of 23.12 with one 50+ score.
  • Darcie Brown: The young pacer gave a great account of herself during the ODI series and she will be the one to watch out for with the pink ball, especially under lights.

India Women:

  • Shafali Verma: The teenage sensation gave a good account of herself on Test debut against England earlier this year. She smashed a couple of half-centuries including a 152-ball 96 in the first innings.
  • Smriti Mandhana: The stylish batter looked good in the recent ODI series and was instrumental in giving a brisk start to the Indians in all three games. Mandhana has played just three Tests in which she has scored 167 runs at an average of 33.40 with a couple of 50+ scores.
  • Mithali Raj: The skipper is the leading run-scorer for the visitors in Test cricket among the current lot. In 18 innings, she has scored 669 runs at an average of 44.60 which includes a brilliant double ton in Taunton.
  • Raj has played one Test against Australia in which she managed a total of 22 runs. The veteran cricketer managed scores of 2 & 4 in her previous Test outing earlier this year against England.
  • Sneh Rana: The spin-bowling all-rounder played a stellar role with both and bat in the one-off Test against England. She claimed 4 wickets besides scoring an unbeaten 80 in the second innings to eke out a draw for her team.
  • Rana played a brilliant cameo in the 3rd ODI and she will be looking to continue with the good work in the historic pink-ball Test.
  • Jhulan Goswami: The veteran seamer will be India’s best bet with the pink ball. She was brilliant with the ball in the ODI series as she provided wickets at the top.
  • Goswami claimed just one wicket in the Test match against England earlier this year. Overall, Jhulan has featured in 11 Tests in which she has scalped 41 wickets at an average of 17.63 with 3 five-wicket-hauls and a ten-for.

Stats and Facts

  • This will be the second-ever pink-ball Test in women’s cricket and India’s first.
  • The lone day-night Test thus far in women’s cricket was played between Australia and England in 2017 which ended in a draw.
  • India and Australia will be playing a Test match after a gap of 15 years.
  • Overall, both sides have played 5 Tests against each other with Australia winning 4 of them; one game ended in a draw.

Possible Playing XI

Australia Women: 1. Beth Mooney, 2. Alyssa Healy (wk), 3. Meg Lanning (c), 4. Ellyse Perry, 5. Ashleigh Gardener, 6. Tahila McGrath, 7. Nicola Carey, 8. Sophie Molineux, 9. Georgia Wareham, 10. Hannah Darlington, 11. Darcie Brown/M Brown

India Women: 1. Shafali Verma, 2. Smriti Mandhana, 3. Punam Raut, 4. Mithali Raj (c), 5. Deepti Sharma, 6. Sneh Rana, 7. Taniya Bhatia/Richa Ghosh (WK), 8. Jhulan Goswami, 9. Pooja Vastrakar, 10. Meghna Singh, 11. Shikha Pandey

Carrara Oval, pitch report and weather conditions

Not much is known about the pitch conditions at the Carrara Oval but if the pictures of the surface floating around on social media are taken into account, the surface had a decent amount of grass covering. While some of the grass is expected to be shaved off before the game, one can expect the track to suit the pacers, especially under lights.

As far as the weather is concerned, it is expected to be chilly on Gold Coast with rain expected to make an appearance at some point. The temperatures are set to hover between 21-23 degrees Celsius. Humidity is set to be around 76 percent.

Dream11 & Fan2Play Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

AUS-W vs IND-W Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | AU-W vs IN-W Test Dream11 Prediction Today | Australia vs India Key Players | Carrara Oval Pitch Report

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

Match Prediction

Given their experience in the format and familiarity with conditions, Australia Women will start as massive favourites.

IPL 2021 Match 43: RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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IPL 2021 Match 43: RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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Rajasthan Royals have promised a lot. Even their talented but often frustrating captain Sanju Samson is in the runs, and is right in contention for the Orange Cap.

However, as has often been the case in recent years, the Royals haven’t quite been able to go to the next level. Their last defeat – to bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad – was particularly disappointing and potentially very costly after a poor batting performance vs Delhi Capitals over the weekend.

Now, it’s desperation time. Both KKR and MI picked up excellent victories yesterday to leave the Royals with a must-win game today to go level and stay in realistic contention. Not only will skipper Samson need to continue his dsearch for consistency, but more is required from the likes of Evin Lewis, Liam Livingstone and Chris Morris.

And the task won’t be easy today. Royal Challengers Bangalore are back in the winners’ circle after a comprehensive, dominant victory over the Mumbai Indians. While their finishing still leaves a bit to be desired, which is remarkable given the presence of AB de Villiers, their bowling looks in good touch. Virat Kohli’s men will be looking to build on a strong performance and take an important step towards a top two finish.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Sanju Samson produced a memorable knock of 92 vs RCB a few years ago. However, it has often been lean pickings for Samson vs RCB, with an overall record that reads: 11 inns, 241 runs, avg. 24.10, SR 154.49.
  • However, Samson is in some fine touch currently, with scores of 70* and 82 in his last two matches. He is currently the second-highest run-scorer in IPL 2021, with 433 at an average of 45.40 and strike rate of 130.45.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal has looked in decent touch in the UAE leg, with scores of 49 (36), 5 (4), and 36 (23). Can he carry on and make another 30+ score today at a good rate?
  • More is expected of Evin Lewis and Liam Livingstone. Lewis has played one match vs RCB, making a score of 65 at a strike rate of 154.76. Livingstone has had a poor UAE leg, but is capable of producing the goods given he is having a magnificent year in T20s: 35 inns, 1,243 runs, avg. 41.43, SR 156.
  • Chris Morris has taken just the one wicket for RR against RCB, at an average of 102 and economy rate of 10.30. Overall in his career vs RCB, Morris has taken 10 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 31.70 and strike rate of 21. With the bat, he averages just 12.75 vs RCB. Can he improve on these numbers here?
  • Mustafizur Rahman has taken 2/22 and 1/26 in his last two matches. He will be key in enabling RR to find wickets against RCB.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Virat Kohli is coming off consecutive half-centuries, and has scored 72*, 43 and 72* in his last three knocks vs Rajasthan Royals. He has the most runs of any player in RR-RCB matches, with 554 at an average of 30.78 and strike rate of 116.39.
  • Devdutt Padikkal smashed a century vs the Royals earlier in 2021 (101* off 52 balls). He has a century and half-century in three matches vs Royals (199 runs, avg. 99.50), and has two fifties in eight matches at Dubai.
  • Glenn Maxwell produced a superb all-round performance in the last game vs MI. He scored 56 (37) and took 2/23 on this ground. Against the Royals, Maxwell has hit 161 runs at an average of 26.83 and strike rate of 153.33 in eight matches.
  • AB de Villiers is yet to fire in the UAE leg of IPL 2021. However, today could be the day if he gets some time at the crease as he has a terrific record against RR: 15 inns, 484 runs, avg. 44.00, SR 160.80.
  • Also, ABD has a fine record at Dubai, with 310 runs in 10 innings at an average of 44.29 and strike rate of 149.76.
  • Harshal Patel is coming off a brilliant hat-trick against MI. The Purple Cap holder has 23 wickets this season, of which 15 have come via the slower ball. He took 3/47 vs RR earlier this season.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal has been brilliant in phase two of IPL 2021. Since being left out of India’s T20 World Cup squad, Chahal has taken figures of 1/23, 1/26 and 3/11. Against RR, Chahal has taken 16 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 14.19 and strike rate of 13.69.
  • At Dubai, Chahal has 16 wickets to his name in 10 matches at an average of 16.31 and strike rate of 14.63.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 24, RR 10, RCB 11, N/R 3.
  • RCB thumped RR by 10 wickets earlier this season, with Devdutt Padikkal (101*) and Virat Kohli (72*) obliterating the bowling attack to chase 179 with ease.
  • Mahipal Lomror is one to watch here. He is striking at 131.88 in three innings so far in IPL 2021 (91 runs), and could be utilised in the powerplay once again with the ball.
  • Chris Morris is yet to take a wicket in the UAE leg of IPL 2021 (0/47 and 0/27).
  • Mohammed Siraj took 3/27 against RR earlier this season.

Possible Playing 11

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Evin Lewis, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Sanju Samson (c), 4. Liam Livingstone/David Miller, 5. Mahipal Lomror, 6. Riyan Parag, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Chris Morris, 9. Chetan Sakariya, 10. Kartik Tyagi/Jaydev Unadkat, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1. Virat Kohli (c), 2. Devdutt Paddikal, 3. Srikar Bharat (wk), 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. AB de Villiers, 6. Dan Christian/Wanindu Hasaranga, 7. Shahbaz Ahmed, 8. Kyle Jamieson, 9. Harshal Patel, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Mohammed Siraj

Dubai Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Dubai in IPL 2021 is 160.8 in five matches. The team batting first has won three of the five matches on this ground this season, following on from 15 out of 26 games last season.

Two nights ago, Sunrisers chased the Royals’ 164 with ease on a good batting surface. The Dubai surface has looked the best batting pitch out of the three grounds in IPL 2021, so a score in the region of 165-170 is important for the team batting first.

The forecast is for more clear and warm weather.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

Option 1:

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IPL 2021 Match 43: RR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction

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Fan2Play Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

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IPL 2021 Match 43: RR vs RCB Fan2Play

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

Match Prediction

RCB have an excellent recent record vs RR, and look good to win here as well.

Twitter reactions as MI win crucial game vs PBKS

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Twitter reactions as MI win crucial game vs PBKS

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Mumbai Indians have finally posted a win in phase two of IPL 2021 season by beating Punjab Kings by six wickets and one over to spare. With the win, MI are back into the race for a playoff spot.

After Punjab posted an average total of 135, Saurabh Tiwary and Hardik Pandya chipped in with 45 and 40 respectively to see their side through. Man of the Match Kieron Pollard struck twice in one over he bowled and also made a quick-fire 15 off 7 to finish the game off. It was an overall team performance from Mumbai Indians who have been lacklustre so far in this edition.

After the match, Pollard spoke about the need to be smart with the ball given he has limitations. “For me to get these wickets, I’ll take it each and every time. When you’re out of form, the boundary looks like it’s 150 metres. I don’t have pace, I don’t have spin, I don’t have swing, but I have a little bit of brain!”

Pollard then said how he hopes this victory kickstarts Mumbai’s push for the playoffs after three very disappointing performances in the UAE.

“It was important to get the two points. Took 19 overs to get to the target but the two points was more important. Maybe it can spark something in the dressing room,” said Pollard after the match.

PBKS skipper KL Rahul lamented how the Kings have not been good under pressure.

“Good fight from the bowlers, but we didn’t score enough. This was the best deck we have played on. We should’ve got 170. The next three games will be really interesting for us. We haven’t been able to handle the pressure over the tournament. Take it one game at a time will be the chat. We will also try to enjoy the games and not worry about the results. All the UAE games for us have gone to the wire,“ said KL Rahul.

Twitter reactions as MI win crucial game vs PBKS

Let’s look at some of the reactions on Twitter from yesterday’s game, which leaves Punjab Kings in a very precarious position:

https://twitter.com/Devilcricket8/status/1442848432402546691?s=20

Written by Nash Sant. Follow Nash on Twitter today

Players to watch out for in Sheffield Shield 2021/22

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Players to watch out for in Sheffield Shield 2021/22

Cricket News: Players to watch out for in Sheffield Shield 2021/22 | Players looking to impress the selectors in the Sheffield Shield 2021/22 season ahead of the Ashes

Australian domestic calendar begins with the Marsh One-Day Cup and the Sheffield Shield game between Western Australia and South Australia. The first game recently finished at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide.

The Sheffield Shield 2021/22 season is particularly important for a handful of players, given that it is the Ashes year and the batting line-up is hinged on two players – Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne – scoring the bulk of the runs. Given the fragility of the batting line-up, a number of spots are up for grabs and there are a few players trying to prove a point to the selectors.

Let’s take a look at some of the players who will battle it out to earn their maiden Test call-up and also some players vying to get back into the Test team.

South Australia:

  • Travis Head – After losing his CA contract for 2021-22, Head has a lot to prove. Once a player who was touted as the next Australian captain, has failed to live up to his potential and along with his state captaincy, will also look to improve on his own batting performances.
  • Alex Carey – The man who many think will replace Tim Paine as the next WK batsman is yet to make his test debut. He will look to score big hundreds this time and try to push his case for that number 6 batting spot.

Western Australia:

  • Cameron Green – Green is inarguably the next big thing to come out of Australian Cricket along with Will Pucovski of Victoria. Green made his debut against India during the last summer and impressed with his range of shots with the bat. He was not able to make an impact with the ball and is still wicketless in Test Cricket. He will be looking to change that this summer and is one to watch out for.
  • Josh Inglis – After impressing the selectors in white ball cricket, Inglis will look to battle it out with Carey for the wicket keeper spot to replace Tim Paine. He averages 34.45 with the bat so far in FC cricket but his glovework has left many experts impressed and can give a tough fight to Alex Carey.

Queensland:

  • Usman Khawaja – After revealing that he and Langer are still on great terms, Khawaja will look to start the season with a bang against Tasmania and get the runs on the board from the get go. He has dropped out of favour of the selectors since the Ashes of 2019 but is still one of the best bats going around in domestic cricket.
  • Bryce Street – The 23-year-old opening bat averages 38 with the bat in 16 FC matches. That average will only keep increasing as we see more of him. A batsman who fits the mould of the traditional Test batsman, Street likes to occupy the crease for long periods and Australia will need someone like him at the top if Warner has to play his natural game.
  • Michael Neser – Neser has been around the Australian set up for a while now but hasn’t quite able to make the cut for the baggy green. With five Tests coming up he will definitely look to give selectors plenty of reasons to pick him ahead of some of the other bowlers. He has been one the best bowlers in domestic circuit for the past couple of years.
  • Mitchell Swepson – Having made his white-ball debut last summer, Swepson made an impact by grabbing the big wicket of Kohli. Averaging just 23 from five matches and grabbing 32 wickets in the 2020-21 season, he is one to watch out for to replace Lyon after his retirement.

Tasmania:

  • Jake Doran – The 24-year-old is another wicket-keeper batsman who will try and impress his fellow counterpart and state captain Tim Paine. Jake Doran has not impressed a lot with the bat averaging only 29 but he has definitely impressed with the gloves and is one to watch out for the future
  • Matthew Wade – Time and again the selectors have backed Wade to come good in the test arena and time and again he has failed to live up to the expectations. Averaging just 29 from 36 Tests, he played the last summer against India as a specialist bat. The returns were below average but Wade is an experienced campaigner and will look to seal a spot for the Ashes with some strong performances early on.

Victoria:

  • Will Pucovski – Pucovski impressed everyone and lived up to his hype by scoring a 60 on debut against the mighty Indian bowling attack. His summer was cut short with a shoulder injury but he will be raring to go and fight for that opening spot alongside Warner for the Ashes.
  • James Pattinson – Pattinson has always been on the side lines of the Australian setup just due to the fact that the current fast bowlers are probably one of the best in the world. But with Starc out of form, Pattinson will be looking to make his mark on the domestic season in order to get a go in the 5-match series against England.

New South Wales:

  • Jason Sangha – Sangha has been talked about for quite a while now but ha never performed up to his full potential in the Sheffield Shield. He will look to change that this summer and put in strong performances so the selectors will take notice. Sangha is definitely one of the next line of batters who will look t replace the current line up after they retire in 3-4 years’ time.
  • Kurtis Patterson – The man with the highest test average of 144 has been forgotten due to the lack of performances after his mammoth series against Sri Lanka a few years back.  Patterson will be looking to make sure that he showcases his best red ball abilities and get back into the number 5 batting spot.

Written by Nash Sant. Follow Nash on Twitter today

Why are the Mumbai Indians struggling in the UAE leg?

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Why are the Mumbai Indians struggling in the UAE leg?

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Mumbai Indians were fourth on the points table of IPL 2021 when the season was halted in May due to the COVID-19 scare. Their return to the UAE, a place with happy memories, was expected to elevate them higher on the table.

But six days into the tournament in the UAE, Mumbai have been far from convincing. The defending champions are reeling at seventh position in the tournament, with 8 points in 10 matches. They have played three games thus far since the resumption of the cash-rich league in UAE and have lost all three of them. Due to the consecutive big losses, against Kolkata and Bangalore, Mumbai’s Net Run Rate has also taken a major hit and is currently at -0.55.

With only four matches left for the five-time winners, the players need to pull up their socks as the race for the playoffs is on and Mumbai’s chances are fainting with every passing game.

So, where is Rohit Sharma’s team lacking as they hunt for the third consecutive title? We explore the reasons behind MI’s poor show thus far in the season.

Over-reliance on Kieron Pollard to finish off the innings:

Kieron Pollard is one of Mumbai’s most iconic players. Time and time again the big man from the Caribbean has proved his worth and has won so many games single handedly while wearing MI’s blue jersey.

He has been the spine of the lower middle order over the past few years. But since the start of the UAE leg of IPL 2021, Pollard hasn’t quite turned up for his franchise and the result is the failure of the batting group. Hardik Pandya, who’s been donning the finishing duties alongside Pollard has played only one game and couldn’t do much in that single game.

The Pandya brothers haven’t been able to support Pollard enough in this edition of the IPL which has added to Mumbai’s woes. The Paltan fans will have to worry a bit if the middle order continues to perform the way they’ve been doing this season as they’ll fall far behind in the race to the playoffs which means the dream of winning three IPL titles will remain a dream for five-time champs.

Krunal Pandya – Team’s weakest link at the moment

If this was 2017, Krunal would’ve been in the top rated players’ list of the franchise. But, sadly for MI, since the beginning of IPL 2021 he hasn’t been able to do the things that the franchise expect him to do with the ball and bat. Because of his diminishing all-round returns he’s been at the target of the critics.

It’ll not sound very harsh if someone says that the senior Pandya is the weakest link of Mumbai’s regular playing XI as he has been average with the ball and below average with the bat. He’s often been found clueless in both disciplines and that means he’s eating one spot up in the eleven.

Mumbai has shown faith in him as he has repaid the trust but time is running out for the Baroda all-rounder and also for his team. Mumbai can even try someone like Anukul Roy, who’s known for turning the ball unlike Krunal, and can be a handy option with the bat too. And if they persist with Krunal then he needs to show up or the playoffs gate will be closed for the reigning champions.

Struggles of Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan

MI’s batting has been a major worry for the franchise as their mainstays with the willow, including Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan, have been struggling for runs. One of the big reasons behind MI’s title defense last year was the rise of Ishan Kishan in the middle order. Ishan along with Suryakumar Yadav has taken a lot of load from the top order as well as from the lower middle order.

But they haven’t come good for them this season which is the reflection of the team’s poor show in the ongoing edition of the tournament. Both Ishan and Surya have been the middle-order enforcer in the team and they provide the steam to the batting group which has been lacking this season. The poor run of form of both the MI batters is one of the big reasons why they are yet to get a win for themselves in the second phase of the IPL 2021.

Because of the presence of Surya and Ishan in the middle, Mumbai Indians usually score at a quick rate in the middle overs. Both of them are flamboyant and also skillful enough to score against any bowling group. However, the openers have been doing their part but lack of support from the middle order is the root cause of Mumbai Indians’ problems this season. The right-left combination of Ishan and Surya holds the important key to Mumbai’s success and if they want to get back to winning ways then these two need to step up in all the remaining fixtures to give their team the best chance at the IPL title.

MI has always been the slow starters in the tournament; their first title also came in 2013 since the inaugural edition of the tournament. The team knows how to bounce back from any situation and reach the playoffs. MI can still qualify for playoffs but they need to perform exceptionally well and resolve all the concerns soon. Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Pollard, Bumrah, Boult can win the matches single-handedly for them, they just need to find their individual form quickly.

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi. Follow Vaibhav on Twitter today.

IPL 2021 Match 42: MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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IPL 2021 Match 42: MI vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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If someone had told you that Mumbai Indians would be second from bottom after 10 games, you may have called them brave, for use of a kind word. Better yet, if someone told you that Mumbai, who have a number of T20 World Cup stars both from India and abroad, would lose their first three matches of the UAE leg in convincing fashion, you may have called them brave, too.

The defending champions are going through some rut. They have won just four out of 10 this season, including two unlikely victories against CSK and KKR back in the first leg of the tournament. The form of their batsmen beyond their openers – particularly the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan – is cause for concern, as it is Mumbai’s middle order that has been their pillar of strength over the past couple of seasons.

However, incredibly, Mumbai can still move back into the top four if KKR lose to Delhi in today’s earlier game. The same applies to Punjab Kings, who overcame the heartbreak of their defeat to the Royals by doing enough to beat Sunrisers. Plus, they can take confidence in the fact they thumped Mumbai by nine wickets in the first leg of IPL 2021, and a repeat here puts them further in playoffs’ contention.

This is indeed a test of nerves for two inconsistent sides this season. The reward on offer for victory gives this matchup an early playoffs feel, as it crunch time.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Mumbai Indians:

  • Is this the day Kieron Pollard delivers? One of the all-time great T20 cricketers, Pollard has a habit of producing when his team needs it most. Against Punjab, Pollard has smashed 514 runs at an average of 39.54 and strike rate of 163.69 – the most of any MI player.
  • Rohit Sharma is Mumbai’s top-scorer in IPL 2021, with 326 runs in nine matches at an average of 36.22 and strike rate of 128.85. He will be looking to build on his two starts so far in the UAE leg (33 and 43) against a team whom he has scored 486 runs against at an average of 28.59 and strike rate of 130.65.
  • Also, Rohit has scored two half-centuries in eight matches at Abu Dhabi. In total, he has scored 297 runs on this ground at an average of 37.13 and strike rate of 129.13.
  • Is this the day Suryakumar Yadav finds form? He simply loves batting at Abu Dhabi, with 418 runs in 12 matches at an average of 46.44 and strike rate of 160.77. However, he will need to improve on his record vs Kings (7 inns, 159 runs, avg. 22.71, SR 137.07).
  • Hardik Pandya will be key as MI’s finisher. He has struck 190 runs in eight matches at Abu Dhabi at a strike rate of 186.27 and average of 47.50. Against PBKS, Hardik strikes well at 178.95, but will be aiming to build on his average of 21.25 in 10 matches against them.
  • Jasprit Bumrah has the most wickets of any current player in MI-PBKS matchups. His 17 scalps come at a fine average of 18.06 and strike rate of 17.18. Also, he has taken 16 wickets in nine matches at Abu Dhabi at an average of 16.00 and strike rate of 13.50.
  • Punjab Kings isn’t Trent Boult’s favourite opponent. In three matches for MI against PBKS, Boult has taken just the one wicket at an average of 120 and economy rate of 11.25. Overall in his career, he averages 34.38 vs Punjab (SR 22.13) and 32.44 at Abu Dhabi (SR 22.22).
  • It is a big game for Rahul Chahar, who is also searching for his best form. He strikes every 22 deliveries at Abu Dhabi, and has five wickets in four matches vs PBKS (avg. 21.00).
  • In the first innings in IPL, Chahar has taken 13 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 32.5 and strike rate of 26.3. Bowling second, he has 29 wickets to his name in 25 matches at an average of 23 and strike rate of 18.4.

Punjab Kings:

  • KL Rahul loves playing Mumbai Indians. In seven games for PBKS against MI, he has smashed 443 runs in seven matches at an unbelievable average of 110.75 and strike rate of 137.15. He was player of the match against them earlier in IPL 2021, with 60 off 52 balls.
  • Mayank Agarwal is having a fine season (9 inns, 332 runs, avg. 41.50, SR 142.48). He will be seeking to improve on a sub-par career record against MI, which reads: 13 inns, 236 runs, avg. 19.67, SR 151.28.
  • Chris Gayle scored 43* (35) vs MI earlier this season, part of a great career record vs the five-time champions: 19 inns, 707 runs, avg. 44.19, SR 133.40, six 50s. Gayle also has a half-century in two IPL matches at Abu Dhabi.
  • Ravi Bishnoi was outstanding on his return to the team last game, taking 3/24 against SRH. Also, Bishnoi took 2/21 vs MI earlier this season.
  • Bishnoi often prefers to bowl first in IPL, with 10 wickets in nine such games at an average of 21.9 and strike rate of 18.6. In the second innings, he has taken nine wickets in 10 matches at an average of 31.1 and strike rate of 26.9. This includes 3/24 last game.
  • Mohammed Shami has taken 10 wickets in five matches for PBKS vs MI, including 2/21 earlier this season. He has been excellent in phase two of IPL 2021 too, with 3/21 and 2/14 thus far.

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 27, MI 14, PBKS 13.
  • Punjab Kings (132/1) thumped Mumbai Indians (131/6) earlier in IPL 2021.
  • Quinton de Kock averages 28 in five matches for MI vs PBKS (140 runs, SR 121.74). de Kock scored a half-century (55) in his last game at Abu Dhabi against KKR.
  • Ishan Kishan is the only player with at least 100 runs to have a strike rate under 100 in IPL 2021 (SR 86.99). Also, he averages just 15.50 in six matches vs PBKS (93 runs), with a strike rate of just 95.88.
  • Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Mayank Agarwal twice in two games for no run scored.
  • Punjab have lost six out of the eight games in which KL Rahul scored below 25.

Possible Playing 11

Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Quinton de Kock, 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Ishan Kishan/Saurabh Tiwary, 5. Kieron Pollard, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Krunal Pandya/Anukul Roy, 8. Adam Milne/Nathan Coulter-Nile, 9. Rahul Chahar, 10. Trent Boult, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Chris Gayle has a balls-per-dismissal ratio of 16.5 vs spin in 2021. Given Agarwal has history vs Bumrah, PBKS could look at opening with Gayle so he plays pace.

Punjab Kings:  1. KL Rahul (c & wk), 2. Mayank Agarwal, 3. Chris Gayle, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Nicholas Pooran, 6. Deepak Hooda, 7. Harpreet Brar, 8. Ravi Bishnoi, 9. Nathan Ellis/Chris Jordan, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Mohammed Shami

Abu Dhabi Pitch Report and Weather

Abu Dhabi is a good chasing ground. The chasing team has won three of four matches so far in IPL 2021, after the chasing team won 14 of 22 fixtures on this ground in 2020.

The forecast is for more clear and warm weather.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

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IPL 2021 Match 42: MI vs PBKS Fan2Play

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Match Prediction

Huge game and difficult to predict. Punjab Kings are in the better form, but Mumbai Indians are capable of turning things around. Given that chasing is beneficial on this ground, any total in the region of 160-170 is crucial.

IPL 2021 Match 41: KKR vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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IPL 2021 Match 41: KKR vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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The 41st game of the 14th season of the IPL will see the Delhi Capitals lock horns with the Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi.

Having won 8 out of their first 10 games this season and two in as many instances in the UAE leg, the Capitals are in red-hot form. They will be looking to officially seal their spot in the playoffs with yet another victory in the next game where they will take on the Knight Riders.

They will come into this game on the back of a commanding win against the Rajasthan Royals where they proceeded to defend 154 with ease thanks to an all-round bowling performance-led by Anrich Nortje (2/18 in 4 overs).

The Knight Riders, on the other hand, are coming off a heartbreaking two-wicket defeat against the Chennai Super Kings thanks to a whirlwind blitz from Ravindra Jadeja (22 off 8 balls) at the death.

The last time these two sides’ locked horns with each other, Delhi strolled to a seven-wicket win after a whirlwind 41-ball 82 by Prithvi Shaw made short work of KKR’s total of 154/6.

Can DC perform an encore or will KKR pull one back?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • Venkatesh Iyer: The young southpaw made an instant impact in his maiden IPL season as he smashed an imperious 27-ball 41 against RCB and followed it up with a 30-ball 53 against the Mumbai Indians.
  • He looked good in the last game against CSK as well but could only manage a 15-ball 18
  • Rahul Tripathi: The 30-year-old smashed an unbeaten 33-ball 45 in the last game. His record in Sharjah: 59 runs in 3 games at an average of 19.7 and a strike rate of 140.5.
  • As far as his record against DC is concerned, he has scored 68 runs in 3 innings at an average of 22.7 and a strike rate of 151.1.
  • Andre Russell: The all-rounder scored a 15-ball 20 in his last outing. His record in Sharjah: 29 runs in 2 innings at 14.5.
  • Russell smashed a brutal 27-ball 45 in his last outing against DC. Overall, he has scored 165 runs in 4 innings at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 196.4 besides claiming 4 wickets at 21.5.
  • Dinesh Karthik: The veteran once again displayed that he is still one of the best in the business as he chipped in with an 11-ball 26 in the last game. 
  • His record in Sharjah is abysmal though. In 5 innings, he has managed just 9 runs. The right-hander will be looking to make amends on Tuesday. As far as his record against DC is concerned, he has scored 75 runs in 5 innings at an average of 15 and a strike rate of 119.
  • Varun Chakravarthy: Chakravarthy was once again brilliant in the last game against CSK as he returned with figures of 1/22 in 4 overs.
  • His record in Sharjah: 2 wickets in 3 innings at an average of 54 and an economy rate of 9. 
  • Sunil Narine: The off-spinner may have gone for 41 in his four overs against CSK but he backed it up with three wickets.
  • His record vs DC: 0 wickets in 3 games. As far as his record in Sharjah is concerned, he has managed just 1 wicket in 3 games but with the newly relaid Sharjah being conducive to the spinners, expect Narine and Chakravarthy to come to the party.

Delhi Capitals:

  • Prithvi Shaw: He may not have hit the ground running in the UAE leg but except the swashbuckling opener to turn on the heat against his favoured opposition. He smashed a whirlwind 41-ball 82 in his outing against KKR which included six fours in an over.
  • His record in Sharjah: 85 runs in 3 innings at 28.3 and a strike rate of 160.4. Shaw has scored 323 runs in 5 innings vs KKR at an average of 64.6 and a strike rate of 171.8 with 4 50+ scores.
  • Shikhar Dhawan: The southpaw is still the leading run-scorer this season. His record in Sharjah: 172 runs in 3 innings at an average of 66 and a strike rate of 169.2 with one hundred.
  • Dhawan’s record vs KKR: 734 runs in 26 innings at an average of 29.4 and a strike rate of 119 with 6 50+ scores.
  • Shreyas Iyer: The former skipper has notched up impressive scores of 47* and  43 in his last two outings. His record vs KKR: 425 runs in 12 innings at 42.5 and a strike rate of 156.8 with 2 50+ scores.
  • Iyer has played 3 innings in Sharjah, scoring 133 runs at an average of 66.5 and a strike rate of 168.4 with 1 50+ score.
  • Rishabh Pant: The skipper is yet to turn up the heat as he usually does but one feels a big inning is round the corner. His record vs KKR: 228 runs in 10 innings at 22.8 and strike rate of 147.1.
  • Pant has batted twice in Sharjah, scoring 43 runs at an average of 21.5 and a strike rate of 165.4.
  • Anrich Nortje: The South African bolter has been quite impressive in his past two outings. In two games, Nortje has claimed 4 wickets at the cost of just 30 runs in 8 overs.
  • His record vs KKR: 5 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 12. He has claimed 6 wickets in his 3 outings in Sharjah at 17.
  • Axar Patel: With the new pitch in Sharjah aiding spinners, Patel could prove to be a real handful.
  • His record vs KKR: 10 wickets in 14 games at an average of 35.1 and an economy rate of 7.02.

Stats and Facts:

  • Both sides have locked horns in 28 IPL games thus far with KKR leading the ledger 14-13.
  •  The last time these two sides met in Sharjah, DC emerged victorious.
  • Among the current set of players, Shreyas Iyer is the leading run-scorer (425) in DC vs KKR encounters.

Possible Playing XI:

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan ©, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh Krishna

Delhi Capitals:

Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan

Sharjah pitch report and weather conditions

The newly relaid pitch in Sharjah has proved to be slow and sluggish thus far. Expect the spinners and bowlers with variations to come to the party once again on Tuesday.

As far as the weather is concerned, it is expected to be dry and sunny. The temperatures are set to hover between 31-37 degree Celsius. Humidity is set to be around 56 per cent.

Dream11 Prediction

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Fan2Play Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

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Match Prediction

Given their red-hot form, the Delhi Capitals will start as favorites.

Twitter reactions as RCB thump MI to leave champions reeling

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Twitter reactions as RCB thump MI to leave champions reeling

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Mumbai Indians are on the verge of losing out on a playoff spot due to the recent poor performances and yesterday was no different when they failed to chase 165 posted by RCB at Dubai.

After Kohli and Maxwell each scored fifties to carry their team to 165, Mumbai started pretty well with Sharma and De Kock setting the platform. But after losing De Kock in the seventh over at a score of 57, it went all downhill from there. Only Sharma and De Kock were able to score in double digits and the rest of the scorecard looks like a phone number.

After Mumbai made the questionable decision to send in Krunal Pandya at a crucial stage, Harshal Patel soon took a memorable hat-trick to consign Mumbai Indians to their third-straight defeat. In the end, it was a crucial win for RCB, who themselves had lost two straight matches in the UAE leg.

With that win RCB now sit on the third spot and MI are in the seventh spot. Here are some twitter reactions from the match yesterday:

Written by Nash Sant. Follow Nash on Twitter today

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