IPL 2019, Match 21 – RR vs KKR: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The match 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see the on-song Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) challenge the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur. Andre Russell is single-handedly winning matches to his team at the moment and the latest team to suffer his blitz was the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). With big boundaries at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, it will be interesting to see whether he manages to replicate the same kind of hitting.

The Royals are high on confidence after winning their previous encounter against the RCB and would be keen on carrying the momentum further. Despite winning, they might make significant changes and Sanju Samson is likely to make a comeback after a decent rest. Varun Aaron can also be left out for Sudhesan Midhun. The KKR, on the other hand, are likely to introduce Harry Gurney with Lockie Ferguson failing consistently.

Match Details:

The 21st game of the IPL between RR and KKR will be hosted by Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

The match starts at 08:00 PM local time (02:30 PM GMT).

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

Weather Conditions

The summer season is on top at the moment in Jaipur and the players will definitely feel the heat. The temperature will hover around 38 Degrees Celsius even during the match. There will be a fair amount of dew in the second innings which might have an effect on the match.

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

Rajasthan Royals: W, L, L, L, L

Kolkata Knight Riders: W, L, W, W, L

Pitch Condition/Report:

Average first-innings score:  168.6 – Last 5 night IPL matches in Jaipur

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2

Probable Playing XI:

Rajasthan Royals

Ajinkya Rahane (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sanju Samson, Steve Smith, Rahul Tripathi, Ben Stokes, Krishnappa Gowtham, Shreyas Gopal, Jofra Archer, Sudhesan Midhun, Dhawal Kulkarni

Bench– Manan Vohra, Aryaman Birla, Shashank Singh, Liam Livingstone, Riyan Parag, Stuart Binny, Shubham Ranjane, Mahipal Lomror, Prashant Chopra, Ish Sodhi, Oshane Thomas, Jaydev Unadkat, Varun Aaron, Ashton Turner.

Kolkata Knight Riders

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

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

Team News:

Sanju Samson is likely to be fit after missing out in the last match.

Power Picks:

Kuldeep Yadav vs RR in 2018: 3 matches 6 wickets 10.16 average 5.08 economy

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Jos Buttler, Robin Uthappa, Andre Russell

Vice-Captain Options: Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine, Steve Smith, Ben Stokes

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

Keeper – Jos Buttler (C)

Batsmen – Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana, Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith

All-Rounders – Andre Russell (VC), Ben Stokes

Bowlers – Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Shreyas Gopal, Jofra Archer.

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

Keeper – Jos Buttler

Batsmen – Robin Uthappa (C), Chris Lynn, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Steve Smith

All-Rounders – Sunil Narine, Andre Russell

Bowlers – Piyush Chawla, Prasidh Krishna, Dhawal Kulkarni, Shreyas Gopal.

Expert Advice:

With long boundaries on offer, Andre Russell force might not work on the day.

Making Jos Buttler captain would be a wise option with KKR’s bowling not looking threatening at all.

Probable Winners:

It is tough to predict a winner in this game but the Royals are at the advantage with the virtue of playing at the home ground.

*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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