IPL 2024 KKR vs RR: Match 31 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

KKR vs RR, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 31st Match [AP Photos]

Matches are coming thick and fast in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). In the 31st match of the tournament, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will play against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). This match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 16th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the match, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

KKR vs RR Toss Update

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and they have decided to field first.

Kolkata Knight Riders Changes: No changes for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Rajasthan Royals Changes: Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin are available for this game. 

KKR vs RR Head-to-head Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders and the Rajasthan Royals have played 28 matches against each other in the league's history. The Knights have a slight advantage in this face-off as they have won 14 games, while the Royals have won 13. One of the two teams' matches has ended with no result.  

In their last encounter at the Eden Gardens, the Royals decimated the Knight Riders. KKR batted first and put on a moderate total of 149/8 in their 20 overs. 

The chase was led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 98 runs off 48 deliveries. He was accompanied by Sanju Samson, who scored 48 runs off 29 deliveries. The duo did not let a slip-up happen in the chase as the Royals chased down the target in 13.1 overs, losing only a single wicket in the form of Jos Buttler. 

Both the Royals and the Knights are playing great cricket in IPL 2024. They have momentum, and as they come out to pick up the two valuable points from this game, it promises to be an exciting clash. 

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KKR vs RR Pitch Report

Two matches have been played at the Eden Gardens in IPL 2024. The deck looked like one with good pace and bounce. The batters have enjoyed the surface. There has been a little help for the spinners in the first innings, but it will have minimal impact on the game, especially in a night match.

Eden Gardens Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 1

Average first innings score: 184
Average second innings score: 183
Highest total recorded: 208/7 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Lowest total recorded: 161/7 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Fantasy value from pitch report

• In the first match, we saw that the batters had a great time on this pitch. In the second match, the wicket looked slow in the first innings, but Eden looked like a flat deck under the lights. It was a day game, and hence, the batters struggled in the first innings, but in this night match, the batters are expected to have the most significant impact throughout the game. 
• There will be help for the new ball bowlers. So, pacers who bowl the first couple of overs in the innings could be good picks from the bowlers' section. However, the safest choice from this section will be those players who bowl in the death overs, as they will have the highest chances of picking up wickets. 

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KKR vs RR Fantasy Cricket Tips

Kolkata Knight Riders Heavy Fantasy XI

• Sunil Narine has been the most significant utility player for the Knight Riders in IPL 2024. He has delivered either with the ball or the bat in most of the team's matches. In a KKR-heavy fantasy XI, Sunil Narine will be a must-pick. 
• Angkrish Raghuvansi, Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt could be safe picks from the batters' section of KKR. 
• Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora have been very impressive bowlers. Picking either of the two players, along with Mitchell Starc, who has regained his form in the last couple of matches, could be a good choice. 
• Andre Russell has been one more player who has impacted KKR. He has done the job with the bat and has been decent with the ball towards the end of the innings.

Rajasthan Royals Heavy Fantasy XI

• RR-skipper Sanju Samson has been the best batter for the team so far. He is playing impactful knocks consistently and will be one of the safe choices. Riyan Parag has also been doing an excellent job for them. These two players will be the most risk-free options for this game from the RR side. 
• Yuzvendra Chahal is currently the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. His form makes him a prime choice for the game. Alongside Chahal, Trent Boult could also be a good choice for the game. 

KKR vs RR Winner Prediction

Both KKR and RR are in great form. They are currently the top teams in the points table, which promises to be a cliffhanger. KKR will have the home-ground advantage. However, the team fielding first will have more chances of winning this game. 

KKR vs RR Top Player Picks

Sunil Narine (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 167 Runs and 5 Wickets in 5 Matches
• IPL 2024 has led to the re-incarnation of Sunil Narine, the batter. This West Indian has been the biggest trump card of the team, playing blazing knock at the top of the order. 
• Narine struggled with the ball at the beginning of the tournament. But in the last match, he also seemed to have attained rhythm in this trade. Keeping him in the fantasy XI will allow you to score fantasy contests in both innings of the game. 

Angkrish Raghuvansi has impressed with the bat in IPL 2024 [iplt20.com]

Angkrish Raghuvansi (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 85 Runs in 3 Matches
• This young Indian batter has impressed a lot with his antics in the tournament. Angkrish has looked good even though he has failed to convert the start in a couple of games. The backing that he is getting from the team and his current rhythm make Raghuvansi a good choice for fantasy contests. 

Sanju Samson (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 264 Runs in 6 Innings
• The RR-skipper has been in touch during the tournament. The most significant improvement has been his temperament. Sanju is looking to play the long, impactful knocks for his team, and that has increased his consistency. The current form of Samson makes him a prime pick for the game. 

Riyan Parag (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 284 Runs in 6 Innings
• IPL 2024 has been a breakthrough season for Riyan Parag. He has already scored 264 runs in the tournament and is in the race for the Orange Cap. The form and consistency that Parag is showing in the tournament make him a front-runner among the safest choices for the game. 

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KKR vs RR Differential Picks

Phil Salt (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 191 Runs in 5 Matches
• The English batter has played a couple of impactful knocks for his team in IPL 2024. Phil Salt has enjoyed the Eden Gardens deck and scored two half-centuries here. But he has been inconsistent, which sees him the differential picks section. 

Yuzvendra Chahal is currently the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2024 [iplt20.com]

Yuzvendra Chahal (RR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 11 Wickets in 6 Matches
• This Indian leg-spinner is currently the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. Yuzvendra Chahal is in a great rhythm and has the wicket-taking form with him. It will be challenging for the bowlers to get wickets in a bunch at the Eden Gardens. Hence, he is the differential section. However, Yuzi's current form makes him a prime pick for the game. 

KKR vs RR Fantasy Expert Advice

It will be falt deck at the Eden Gardens and will favour the batters. Keeping this in mind and looking at the form of the players in the two sides, a 2-3-2-4 or a 1-4-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game. 

KKR vs RR Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Phil Salt
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shimron Hetmyer, Ankrish Raguvanshi
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Harshit Rana

Captain: Phil Salt
Vice-captain: Riyan Parag

Kolkata Knight Riders: 6 Players; Rajasthan Royals: 5 Players

KKR vs RR Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Riyan Parag
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Varun Chakravarthy, Mitchell Starc

Captain: Sanju Samson
Vice-captain: Sunil Narine

Kolkata Knight Riders: 5 Players; Rajasthan Royals: 6 Players