IPL 2023: Match 36, RCB vs KKR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Kolkata Knight Riders in match 36 of the IPL 2023 on Wednesday, April 26.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 25 Apr 2023, 14:52 IST

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The 36th game of the IPL 2023 features a heavyweight clash between the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 26.

Bangalore would be coming into the game on the back of a thrilling win against the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals, where they won the game by seven runs. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders lost their previous game to Chennai Super Kings. Led by Nitish Rana, the side will be keen on getting back to winning ways when they take on RCB next.

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RCB vs KKR Match Details

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 36, IPL 2023

Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 26, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast & Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and JioCinema

RCB vs KKR Pitch Report

The surface at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore is a typical batter-friendly surface. A high-scoring encounter is expected given the nature of the pitch. Therefore, the captain winning the toss will prefer to bowl first and chasing the target could prove to be the right decision. The side batting first would look to notch up a huge total on the board to put the opposition under pressure.

RCB vs KKR Probable Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), David Willey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Vijaykumar Vyshak

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

N Jagadeesan (wk), Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Kulwant Khejroliya, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

RCB vs KKR Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter: Faf du Plessis: 

Faf du Plessis has been in sensational form for Bangalore in the IPL 2023. With 405 runs in seven IPL games so far and a brilliant knock of 62 runs in 39 deliveries in his previous game, the side would expect du Plessis to come through for them once again and amass some important runs for them in the top order.

Probable best bowler: Mohammed Siraj: 

One of the best bowlers in world cricket currently, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, would be expected to put in yet another showing in Bangalore’s forthcoming clash against Kolkata. With 13 wickets in seven matches so far, Siraj could prove to be the best bowler in the next game as well.

Today's Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore 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.

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