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IPL 2024: Star-studded showdown awaits as RCB battle KKR

29-Mar-2024 06:23 AM
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In a gigantic clash in the tenth match of the ongoing Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The clash is going to be a huge spectacle of cricketing prowess, with both teams vieing for supremacy on the field.

Kolkata Knight Riders enter the contest with confidence riding high, having secured victory in their opening game of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad. In their last game, KKR displayed a blend of power-hitting, disciplined bowling, and astute fielding to emerge victorious. Strong Andre Russell scored 25-ball 64, involving seven sixes and three fours

Their disciplined bowling led by veteran Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Harshit Rana contributed to team’s superb win. Heading into this game, KKR would look forward to carrying on with their decisive performance. 

On the other hand, RCB have experienced a mixed start to their campaign, having played two matches so far. Despite a loss in their opening fixture against CSK, RCB bounced back strongly in their second game to register a convincing win against Punjab Kings. 

RCB boast a star-studded lineup with, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik and Mohammed Siraj. Yet to win the title, RCB will be determined to make their mark in the tournament.

KKR vs RCB Head-to-head:

M - 32

KKR-W - 18

RCB-W 14

KKR Probable XI: Philip Salt (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh , Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

RCB Probable XI: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal

 

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