IPL 2024: Match 36, KKR vs RCB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between KKR vs RCB ?

In this article, we will be analyzing the KKR vs RCB Match Prediction for the IPL 2024 of Match 36 on Sunday, April 21 KKR and RCB at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) will continue its breathtaking action as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on each other in Match 36 on Sunday, April 21 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. KKR are coming into the game having lost their previous fixture against Rajasthan Royals (RR) by two wickets.

However, they’ve had a good season so far and are on the second spot on the points table with four wins from six matches having eight points to their name. On the other hand, RCB are coming into the game on the back of five consecutive losses. The Faf du Plessis-led side have their back against the wall as they desperately need to win every encounter to keep their playoffs hopes alive. They are reeling at the last spot on the points table with one win from seven matches having two points to their name.

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KKR vs RCB Match Details:

Eden Gardens Pitch Report

Out of the three matches played at the venue in the tournament so far, two have been won by teams chasing. The average first innings score has been 197 while the highest target chased has been 224 by Rajasthan Royals. The wicket at the Eden Gardens is a paradise for batters and the captain winning the toss will look to bat first and post a huge score on the board to bring the opposition under pressure.

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Head-to-Head Record:

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KKR vs RCB Probable Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Reece Topley, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana

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Probable Best Players of the Match

Probable Best Batter

Virat Kohli is once again in terrific form this season being the leading run-scorer of the tournament so far with 361 runs to his name from seven innings at an average of 72.20 and a strike rate of 147.34. Kohli will look to help RCB register second win of the season with a classy knock.

Probable Best Bowler

Vaibhav Arora is the joint highest wicket-taker of his side with seven wickets to his name from four innings at an average of 19.14 and an economy of 9.57. The 26-year-old will look to continue his good form and help his side register their fifth win of the season.

Today’s Match Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders to win the match

Scenario 1

Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss and bat

PP score – 55-65

KKR – 200-220

Kolkata Knight Riders win the match

Scenario 2

Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss and bat

PP score – 50-60

RCB – 180-200

Kolkata Knight Riders to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.