KKR vs RR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? Dream11 IPL 2020, Match 54

Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) fate hangs by a thread in the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). From being in a strong position against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), they lost off the final ball. Now, in order to have any chance of qualifying for the playoffs, Eoin Morgan and Co need to win their last game.

The Knights will next be facing the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday, November 1. KKR are in the bottom half of the table and will be eliminated if they lose their last league game. In their previous meeting, Morgan’s men came out trumps against the Royals and that should give them some confidence if not a whole lot.

The Royals, on the other hand, are on a two-match winning streak and can’t afford to drop their last league game in order to make their way into the playoffs

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch in Dubai hasn’t been a bad one for batting by any stretch of the imagination. Shot-making hasn’t been all that tough, especially in the powerplay. But the bowlers also have had their say.

The track has good carry and bounce, making it a decent one for the fast bowlers. The temperature during the game will be around the 30 degrees Celsius mark and the humidity is likely to be in the high 40s.

Playing Combinations for KKR vs RR

Kolkata Knight Riders

Probable XI

Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Eoin Morgan (c), Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh/Kuldeep Yadav, Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Varun Chakravarthy

Rajasthan Royals

Probable XI

Robin Uthappa, Ben Stokes, Steve Smith (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Jos Buttler, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Ankit Rajpoot, Kartik Tyagi

Probable Top Performers for KKR vs RR

Shubman Gill– Kolkata Knight Riders

Shubman Gill is currently the highest run-scorer for the Knights in the T20 extravaganza. In 13 matches, the right-hander has 404 runs at an average and strike-rate of 33.66 and 115.75 respectively.

It’s his strike-rate that has been concerning as he bats in the powerplay, but has strained to up his scoring rate. However, a player of Shubman’s class can’t be undermined by any means.

Steve Smith– Rajasthan Royals

Steve Smith is a class act and it goes without saying that he thrives under extreme pressure. He started the IPL with a couple of thunderous half-centuries but hasn’t been able to find his feet ever since.

He is currently averaging in the mid-20s. Despite his poor run of form, he remains to be a vital cog in the Royals’ setup. The pink army will be hoping for the right-hander to step up and deliver.

KKR vs RR Head to Head

Overall

Played- 27 |KKR won- 18 | RR won- 9 | N/R- 0

At neutral venues (outside India)

Played- 4 | KKR won- 2 | RR won- 2 | N/R- 0

Average first innings score:  170 (23 matches in IPL 2020)

Record of chasing teams: Won- 9 | Lost- 14

Broadcast Details

Match timings – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM IST

TV – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Select, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Select HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi.

Live Streaming – The match can be streamed online on Disney + Hotstar VIP.

The prediction is the team, batting second to win the match.

Disclaimer: This 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.