Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings in the 42nd match of IPL 2024 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Friday. KKR defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by one run in their last encounter and are currently placed second with 10 points after one win and two losses from seven matches. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are at ninth position with four points after two wins and six losses. Ahead of KKR’s clash with PBKS in Kolkata, let’s take a look at the predicted XIs of both sides for this match.
KKR’s probable XI
Phil Salt
Englishman Phil Salt has been in great form for KKR this season and has given a stellar start to the team as an opening batsman. A destructive batsman who will be key in giving KKR a flying start, Salt has scored 249 runs in eight matches in IPL 2024 at an average of 41.50 and a strike rate of 169.39.
Sunil Narine
After a few lackluster performances with the bat in the IPL season, Sunil Narine has been in great form as a batsman. He has scored one half-century as well as one century and has an average of 40.86 and a strike rate of 176.54 in IPL 2024. He has also taken nine wickets in seven matches and is one of the favorite players for KKR this season.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi has looked good whenever he has been out in the middle. In six matches in IPL 2024, Angkrish has scored 118 runs at a strike rate of 161.64 and also has a half-century to his name. He will be keen to make an impact once again and is a player to keep an eye on.
Shreyas Iyer
This season has been full of ups and downs for KKR captain Shreyas Iyer but he remains an important player for the team in the middle order. He has scored one half-century this season and has scored three half-centuries against PBKS in the past.
Venkatesh Iyer
Even though he had limited time to bat in the middle, Venkatesh Iyer has still managed to score half-centuries this season. Capable of doing wonders with the ball in hand, Venkatesh will be keen to make some kind of impact with ball or bat against PBKS.
andre russell
Andre Russell, a match winner with both bat and ball, is looking in great form this season having already led KKR to several wins. He has scored 155 runs in seven matches at an average of 51.67 and a sensational strike rate of 184.52. Russell has also taken nine wickets at an average of 14.89, making him one of the most important players for KKR.
Rinku Singh
Although Rinku Singh has not shown the same brilliance in this IPL season, the left-handed batsman has managed to make some impressive cameos for the team. He has scored runs at a strike rate of 159.70 and will play the role of finisher against PBKS.
Ramandeep Singh
All-rounder Ramandeep Singh has performed well in his limited time at the crease. He has scored at a strike rate of 182.93 and is capable of doing wonders with the ball, which makes him vital to the balance of the team.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc has not been at his best in IPL 2024 and has given a lot of runs in seven matches so far. His six wickets have come at a price, but the fact that he has bowled in pressure situations like the powerplay and death overs cannot be ignored. He will be hoping to perform to the best of his ability against PBKS.
Varun Chakraborty
Leg spinner Varun Chakravarthy has taken eight wickets so far in IPL 2024. They have performed well against PBKS in the past and will back themselves to get the better of their batsmen on Friday.
Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana is enjoying his best IPL season so far, with KKR taking nine wickets in six matches in the current campaign. He has managed to take wickets at crucial moments for the two-time IPL champions and averages 20.56 in IPL 2024.
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PBKS predicted XI
Sam Curran
Sam Curran has shouldered a lot of responsibility for PBKS this season. Sam Curran, who is taking over the captaincy in the absence of injured Shikhar Dhawan, has scored 152 runs this season, which also includes a half-century. He has also taken 11 wickets and is vital to the PBKS lineup.
Prabhsimran Singh
Prabhsimran Singh will be hoping to score runs early and PBKS will need to stand up and be counted if they are to climb up the standings. A player who scores runs at a rapid rate, Prabhasimran is batting at a strike rate of 143.93 and will be hoping to play a strong innings against KKR.
Riley Rossouw
Although Riley Rossouw has not been at his best yet in IPL 2024, the South African deserves another chance to showcase his potential. A star in T20, Rossouw has scored over 8000 runs in the format and has a strike rate of 143.02.
liam livingstone
With 111 runs and three wickets in six matches in IPL 2024, Liam Livingstone has had a somewhat good season so far. However, the English player is capable of performing much better and will be hoping to be at his best against KKR.
Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh has been a revelation with PBKS this season. Shashank has been not out in four of the eight matches he has played and has scored 195 runs at an average of 48.75 and a strike rate of 168.10. His best inning of 61 not out against Gujarat Titans helped PBKS register a memorable win in IPL 2024.
Jitesh Sharma
Wicketkeeper batsman Jitesh Sharma will be desperate to score runs quickly after his poor performance so far. However, he is capable of beating any bowling attack and has a strike rate of 151.47 in his IPL career.
Ashutosh Sharma
A revelation if ever there was one, Ashutosh Sharma has been one of the discoveries of IPL 2024. An explosive batsman, Ashutosh has played many important innings for PBKS this season and has scored 159 runs including a half-century. He averages around 40 this season and has an impressive strike rate of 189.29.
Harpreet Brar
Harpreet Brar has taken four wickets in IPL 2024 and has bowled well with a relatively good economy of 7.41. Harpreet Brar, who is also capable of contributing some runs, has a strike rate of 141.46 and would like to leave his mark against KKR.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada’s experience is crucial for PBKS’s bowling unit and he will have to be at his best against KKR to give his team a chance to win. He has taken more than 100 IPL wickets and has taken 10 wickets in IPL 2024.
Harshal Patel
The leading wicket-taker for PBKS this season, Harshal Patel, has taken 13 wickets in eight matches in the current campaign. He averages 21.38 in IPL 2024, but he would like to improve his economy, which is slightly better.
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh has performed relatively well in IPL 2024 and has taken 10 wickets in eight matches. He averages 25.70 and bowls when the bowlers are under pressure, making him an integral member of the PBKS bowling unit.
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