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The 31st game of the 2024 Indian Premier League will pit Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR vs RR). The game is scheduled for April 16, 2024, at 7:30 PM (IST), at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Table-toppers and possibly the two best teams in the league thus far will square off. Thus far, both teams have proven themselves and succeeded in the league in unique ways. RR bowls with incredible skill, but KKR has a strong batting lineup.
Trent Boult and Nandre Burger are an excellent new-ball combination for RR. However, the lineup of the team means that the latter will probably be benched. Burger’s backup in the current season is Avesh Khan for RR, who has been bowling well. Additionally, their team includes seasoned bowlers like Ravichandran Ashwin, Keshav Maharaj, and Yuzvendra Chahal. RR has the most potent assault because they have Adam Zampa and several more excellent bowlers in their team in addition to it.
The success of KKR has been attributed to their batting. Their opening combination of Sunil Narine and Phil Salt, who are from overseas, has performed incredibly well and is possibly the finest of the season. Their closers have been outstanding, and the younger batters have performed well. Players such as Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ramandeep Singh have made significant contributions. Both Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer must improve. The player who outperforms the RR bowlers and KKR hitters will likely have more influence on the outcome.
KKR vs RR
Match Information
Match 31, Kolkata, April 16, 2024, 07:30 PM
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 2 wickets
Weather Report
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Clouds 40°C
31% (Humidity)
Pitch Report
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Players Stats in Series
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
509 Runs
10 Matches
Virat Kohli
RCB
500 Runs
10 Matches
418 Runs
10 Matches
Riyan Parag
RR
409 Runs
10 Matches
KL Rahul
LSG
406 Runs
10 Matches
Rishabh Pant
DC
398 Runs
11 Matches
T Natarajan
SRH
15 Wkts
8 Matches
14 Wkts
10 Matches
14 Wkts
9 Matches
Harshal Patel
PBKS
14 Wkts
10 Matches
13 Wkts
6 Matches
13 Wkts
10 Matches
Riyan Parag
RR
4 Fifties
10 Matches
Phil Salt
KKR
4 Fifties
9 Matches
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
4 Fifties
10 Matches
Virat Kohli
RCB
4 Fifties
10 Matches
Sanju Samson
RR
4 Fifties
10 Matches
3 Fifties
6 Matches
Marcus Stoinis
LSG
124* Runs
63 Balls Faced
Virat Kohli
RCB
113* Runs
72 Balls Faced
Sunil Narine
KKR
109 Runs
56 Balls Faced
Jonny Bairstow
PBKS
108* Runs
48 Balls Faced
Ruturaj Gaikwad
CSK
108* Runs
60 Balls Faced
Jos Buttler
RR
107* Runs
60 Balls Faced
Probable Playing XI
Fantasy Sports Team
RR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 8 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
RR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
RR - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
Player Picks
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is one of the best all-round players we have, who can mould his game according to situations. In this tournament, he has scored 115 runs and picked up six wickets.
Philip Salt
Philip Salt is an explosive opening batsman who can take the game away early in the innings as an opener. He smashed a brilliant knock of 89 runs at a strike rate of 189.36 in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 191 runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is a top pick for this game. His stump-to-stump line and ability to turn the ball from a flatter trajectory make him a handy bowler. He has struck 11 wickets in this tournament.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is one of the greatest spinners of the era. We can expect a couple of wickets in the middle overs. He struck a wicket at an economy of 4.25 in his last match. He has scored 167 runs and struck five wickets in this tournament.
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson is a secure wicketkeeper behind the stumps with a classical technique, and an explosive, well-built batsman. He has scored 264 runs in this tournament.
Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag has a wide range of shots and his power-hitting ability makes him a good bet ahead of this game. He scored 23 runs in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 284 runs.
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer is a consistent performer with the bat who can add lots of runs at the top of the order. He smashed 38 runs at a strike rate of 100 in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 129 runs.
Trent Boult
Trent Boult is a talented seam bowler who can move the new ball consistently, he can also generate extra bounce off the length. He has struck six wickets in this tournament.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is a fantastic bowler who can bowl both with the new ball and at the death. He was brilliant in the last match as he clinched three wickets at an economy of 7.
RR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 8 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
RR - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
Player Picks
Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag has done well for his team in the IPL. He scored over 40 runs in four of his last six matches. It's anticipated he'll have another important innings in the next match.
Philip Salt
Philip Salt has been in excellent form in recent matches. Salt has scored 191 runs in this tournament so far. Philip Salt is a must have player to have in fantasy teams.
Yuzvendra Chahal
With eleven wickets so far, Yuzvendra Chahal is the most successful bowler for Rajasthan Royals. Chahal will be an important member of your fantasy team in this match.
Andre Russell
With exceptional attacking skills with the bat and reliable death bowling, Andre Russell is an excellent choice for captaincy in this game. The hard-hitting all-rounder has scored 115 runs and taken six wickets thus far, making him a valuable addition to any fantasy team.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine could be an excellent captaincy choice for your fantasy team. With 167 runs and five wickets, the hard-hitting allrounder is currently in good form. He can contribute fantasy points with both batting and bowling, making him a dependable captaincy option.
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson has been one of the most in-form players this season, scoring 264 runs in this tournament so far. Samson has already scored three half-centuries in this season. Samson will look to maintain his stunning form in this match.
Trent Boult
Trent Boult has six wickets in the tournament so far. He has been at the top of his game and is capable of making a significant contribution in this match once again.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun has taken five wickets for the Knight Riders thus far. Varun Chakravarthy is a good budget pick to have on fantasy teams.
Vaibhav Arora
Vaibhav Arora will be a decent budget pick choice to consider for this game. He will be a key inclusion in fantasy squads.
RR - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 8 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
RR - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
Player Picks
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is one of the best all-round players we have, who can mould his game according to situations. In this tournament, he has scored 115 runs and picked up six wickets.
Philip Salt
Philip Salt is an explosive opening batsman who can take the game away early in the innings as an opener. He smashed a brilliant knock of 89 runs at a strike rate of 189.36 in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 191 runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is a top pick for this game. His stump-to-stump line and ability to turn the ball from a flatter trajectory make him a handy bowler. He has struck 11 wickets in this tournament.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is one of the greatest spinners of the era. We can expect a couple of wickets in the middle overs. He struck a wicket at an economy of 4.25 in his last match. He has scored 167 runs and struck five wickets in this tournament.
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson is a secure wicketkeeper behind the stumps with a classical technique, and an explosive, well-built batsman. He has scored 264 runs in this tournament.
Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag has a wide range of shots and his power-hitting ability makes him a good bet ahead of this game. He scored 23 runs in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 284 runs.
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer is a consistent performer with the bat who can add lots of runs at the top of the order. He smashed 38 runs at a strike rate of 100 in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 129 runs.
Trent Boult
Trent Boult is a talented seam bowler who can move the new ball consistently, he can also generate extra bounce off the length. He has struck six wickets in this tournament.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is a fantastic bowler who can bowl both with the new ball and at the death. He was brilliant in the last match as he clinched three wickets at an economy of 7.
RR - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 8 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
RR - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
KKR - 6 Cr
Player Picks
Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag is an aggressive middle-order batsman and has been performing exceptionally well recently. He has been consistent in the domestic circuit and shone this season. He scored 23 runs in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 284 runs.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is an exceptional all-rounder. His impressive bowling skills, combined with his ability to make important contributions with the bat, make him an invaluable asset to any team. In this tournament, he has scored 115 runs and picked up six wickets.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is a top pick for this game. As a spinner, his ability to deceive batsmen with his variations and control over the ball has earned him a strong reputation. He has picked up 11 wickets in this tournament.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is one of the top picks in this game. He has emerged as a mystery bowler, making it difficult for batsmen to play against him and causing disruptions in the opponent team's batting line-up. He picked up a wicket at an economy of 4.25 in his last match. He has scored 167 runs and picked up five wickets in this tournament.
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson is a brilliant top-order batsman who contributes with the bat and excels behind the stumps, making him a valuable asset for any team. He has scored 264 runs in this tournament.
Philip Salt
Philip Salt stands out as an opener, capable of quickly taking control of the game with his explosive batting. He hammered a fantastic knock of 89 runs at a strike rate of 189.36 in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 191 runs.
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer is a renowned batsman, known for his dependable run-scoring ability in key situations, especially when batting in the top order. He smashed 38 runs in his last match. In this tournament, he has scored 129 runs.
Trent Boult
Trent Boult is a formidable strike bowler who will likely lead his team's bowling attack. His ability to swing the new ball and incorporate various variations makes him an indispensable member of your fantasy team. He has picked up six wickets in this tournament.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is a highly skilled bowler known for his remarkable ability to swing the ball in both directions at impressive speeds. He was brilliant in the last match as he clinched three wickets at an economy of 7.
RR - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 8 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
RR - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
Player Picks
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
RR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 8.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 8 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
RR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
Player Picks
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
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