RR vs KKR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? Dream11 IPL 2020, Match 12

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have made a thunderous start to the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), winning both their first two games at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Having recorded the highest-ever run-chase in the history of the event, RR must be brimming with confidence.

But after playing in Sharjah, they will now head to Dubai where the conditions will be slightly different if not a whole lot. The Royals, led by Steve Smith are set to lock horns with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday, September 30.

It’s also KKR’s first game in Dubai after a couple in Abu Dhabi. But both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are pretty similar in terms of conditions. Hence, KKR, more than RR, will have better knowledge about what’s expected. Their seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will also keep them in good stead.

Pitch and Conditions 

The pitch in Dubai has improved as the tournament has progressed. The teams, batting first has gotten significant advantage, though MI scored 201 on Sunday, batting second. Boundaries on one side is long and therefore, the batters have to depend on running between the wickets as well. The conditions will be warm with the temperature around 36 degrees Celsius and humidity in the 40s.

Playing Combinations for RR vs KKR

Rajasthan Royals

Probable XI

Jos Buttler (wk), Steve Smith (C), Sanju Samson, Rahul Tewatia, Robin Uthappa, Jofra Archer, Riyan Parag, Tom Curran, Shreyas Gopal, Ankit Rajpoot, Jaydev Unadkat

Kolkata Knight Riders

Probable XI

Shubman Gill, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik (C & WK), Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Kamlesh Nagarkoti

Probable Top Performers for RR vs KKR

Steve Smith– Rajasthan Royals

Steve Smith has been in impressive form in the ongoing IPL, having scored 119 runs with a couple of half-centuries. In Dubai, where clearing the boundaries may not be as easy, his role will be critical. Smith is someone, who likes to manoeuvre the field and rotate the strike apart from hitting fours and sixes. Against the Knight Riders, Smith has 216 runs from nine games with two half-centuries.

Dinesh Karthik– Kolkata Knight Riders

Dinesh Karthik might not be in the greatest of form, but his numbers against the Royals can’t be dismissed. In 23 matches, he has 518 runs at an average and strike-rate of 37 and 135.96 respectively. He batted up the order in both the games and he might just want to give it a shot there again. The Royals’ bowling has looked a tad off-colour and DK will look to fancy his chances.

RR vs KKR Head to Head

Overall

Played- 20 | RR won- 10 | KKR won- 10 | N/R- 0

At neutral venues (outside India)

Played- 3 | RR won- 2 | KKR won- 1 | N/R- 0

Average first innings score: 180 (5 matches in IPL 2020)

Record of chasing teams: Won- 0| Lost- 5

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 for Kolkata Knight Riders 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.