In a rematch of last season’s final, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens on Thursday, April 3.
KKR are coming off a disappointing loss to Mumbai Indians at Wankhede, where a top-order collapse in the Powerplay proved costly. Same happened with SRH in Vizag and they lost to Delhi Capitals, making it two back to back losses for them. Both teams will be eyeing a big win.
KKR’s strength lies in their middle order, while SRH boasts a formidable top-order lineup. On the bowling front, KKR appears more balanced with solid all-round options, whereas SRH are still searching for their ideal combination.
Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch has been the talk of the town for a while now. After the last game at this venue, KKR voiced for conditions that could set their spinners and this game might well serve what they asked for. A dry surface will be on offer. Batting will not be very easy which potentially means a low scoring affair on the cards.
Head-to-Head
KKR have dominated SRH in their head-to-head battles, holding a commanding 19-9 lead. Since 2020, they have emerged victorious in nine of their last 11 encounters.
Weather
The weather is expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures fluctuating between 27 and 33 degrees Celsius during the match. High humidity levels, ranging from 60% to 80%, could lead to significant amounts of dew, potentially influencing the outcome of the game.
Prediction
With Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Marine, KKR have two of the best operators in the 20-over format and with the pitch being in their dry side, this spin duo makes KKR the favourites to win this game.
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