IPL 2019, Match 2 – KKR vs SRH: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

In the previous edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowed out after getting beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Eden Gardens. The teams are now scheduled to lock horns in the second match of the upcoming IPL at the same venue. Last year, the Knight Riders, captained by Dinesh Karthik, lost both their games against the Sunrisers.

Prior to their first match, KKR suffered a few body blows owing to injury concerns, albeit they have managed to find a couple of replacements. The SRH’s lineup will also be bolstered by David Warner, who didn’t play last time around. Moreover, the franchise also announced Kane Williamson as their skipper.

Match Details:

The first game of the IPL between KKR and SRH will be hosted by the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

The match starts at 4:00 PM local time (10:30 AM GMT).

The game will be live on Star Sports in India. (Live streaming on Hotstar).

Weather Conditions:

The temperature is expected to be on the higher side and the same would be hovering around the 30-degree mark. It won’t be overly humid though. The most relieving part is that there’s no chance of rain.

Last five completed T20 matches: (Most recent- first)

KKR – L. W, W, W, W

SRH – L, W, L, L, L

Pitch Condition/Report:

Average first-innings score: 173.25 from 8 Night IPL matches in 2018

Record of chasing teams: Won 4, Lost 4

Probable Playing XI:

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

Sunil Narine, Chris Lynn, Robin Uthappa, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (C & WK), Andre Russell, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Lockie Ferguson

Bench: Rinku Singh, Nikhil Naik, Joe Denly, Shrikant Mundhe, Carlos Brathwaite, Sandeep Warrier, Harry Gurney, Yarra Prithviraj, KC Cariappa

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

David Warner, Kane Williamson (C), Manish Pandey, Vijay Shankar, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Yusuf Pathan, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed

Bench: Ricky Bhui, Deepak Hooda, Abhishek Sharma, Mohammad Nabi, Shreevats Goswami, Jonny Bairstow, Shahbaz Nadeem, Basil Thampi, Sandeep Sharma, Billy Stanlake, T Natrajan

Team News:

Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Anrich Nortje have been ruled out of the tournament. KC Cariappa and Sandeep Warrier are their replacements.

Kane Williamson will lead the SRH team.

Power Picks

Yusuf Pathan in T20s at Kolkata:

41 inns 870 runs, 3 fifties 34.8 average 150.51 S/R

His average is highest among the players with 20+ T20 innings in Kolkata.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Sunil Narine, David Warner, Robin Uthappa

Vice Captain Options: David Warner, Rashid Khan, Sunil Narine

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:

Keeper – Wriddhiman Saha

Batsmen – Chris Lynn, Shubman Gill, David Warner, Robin Uthappa

All-Rounders – Sunil Narine (VC), Shakib Al Hasan

Bowlers – Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, Siddarth Kaul

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Dinesh Karthik

Batsmen – Robin Uthappa, Shubman Gill, Manish Pandey (VC), Nitish Rana

All-Rounders – Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (C), Vijay Shankar

Bowlers – Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan, Siddarth Kaul

Expert Advice:

Dinesh Karthik can be left out because of his position in the batting order with credits of 9.5.

Probable Winners:

The Knight Riders are likely to come out trumps.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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