IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders' strongest predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Middle-order: Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh

Cameron Green has looked in sublime touch in recent matches after an underwhelming start at his new franchise. In eight innings, he is averaging 28 and striking at 153.13. With the ball, he has been expensive but picked up two important wickets. Rovman Powell has fared decently with the bat, and his presence on the field, especially on the boundary during the death overs, is imposing. He has taken some fine catches and stopped quite a few runs with his athleticism.

Rinku Singh also had a poor start to the season, but he has hit his straps in the last two games. The southpaw is coming into this game on the back of two half-centuries in a row. Anukul Roy played a fine hand in KKR's win against Rajasthan Royals. However, he hasn't contributed with the bat in the other matches. With the ball, however, he has picked up five wickets at an average of 28. Ramandeep Singh might get another chance to regain form because KKR didn't lose the last game. However, the Punjab all-rounder needs to come out all guns blazing.