IPL 2023: Top 3 Players to watch out for in KKR vs RR clash

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will square off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 56th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 on Thursday, May 11 at the Eden Gardens Stadium. Kolkata are entering the contest high in spirits, having won their previous two encounters. Courtesy of the triumphs, they are sixth on the IPL 2023 points table with five matches in 11 games. KKR would look to ride on the winning momentum and stand victorious in the upcoming game.

Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, too have won five out of their 11 games. However, they have been mediocre with their outings of late and succumbed to defeats in their last three encounters. Rajasthan would be eager to get their act together against Nitish Rana & Co. and snap out of the losing streak.

Here are the top 3 players to watch out for in KKR vs RR clash

3. Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh has been a bankable name in Indian domestic cricket. He has featured in 40 first-class matches and amassed 2875 runs at an average of 59.89. Talking about the List-A format, the 25-year-old has plundered 1749 runs in 50 matches at an average of 53.00.

Rinku has taken the 2023 season of the lucrative T20 tournament by storm with his blistering performances. He has taken the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and changed the momentum of the game in the favour of Kolkata Knight Riders. The southpaw has featured in 11 matches and accumulated 337 runs at a stunning strike rate of 151.12.

In KKR’s previous game against Punjab Kings, Rinku played a crucial cameo of 21* runs off 10 deliveries to take his side across the line. Given the kind of form the Aligarh-born is in, he could set the forthcoming game against Sanju Samson & Co. ablaze with his batting displays.