IPL 2024, KKR vs RR - These Two Bowlers To Decimate The KKR Batting; 3 Match-Winners For RR

Trent Boult and Sanju Samson would be crucial for RR in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

The next assignment for the Rajasthan Royals will be against Kolkata Knight Riders. This game will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 16th at 7:30 PM IST. 

The Royals have been in great form in this tournament. They have displayed excellence in all the departments and, as a result, are ruling the points table. Sanju Samson would ideally want his team to continue this momentum and go ahead in the race to the top four with a win in this game. 

However, it will be challenging for the Royals to face an in-form KKR at home. Kolkata Knight Riders have won both their games at the Eden Gardens and are looking invincible at their home. Sanju and his boys will be eager to complete this uphill task and cement their number one position in the points table. 

---

ALSO READ

Eden Gardens IPL Records Ahead Of KKR vs RR

---

Eden Gardens Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

The wicket at the Eden Gardens has favoured the batters. In the first match, 200-plus totals were seen in both innings. However, the wicket looked slow in the first innings and eased out for the batters during the chase during the second match. But it was a day game, and we can expect the wicket to be good for the batters in both innings in this match as it will be a night match. 

---

ALSO READ

IPL 2024, KKR vs RR Head To Head Record

---

Three Match-winners for Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson 

The RR-skipper has been in great form in IPL 2024. Sanju Samson has scored 264 runs in the tournament from 6 innings at a strike rate of 155.29. He has the form with him and will be looking to make the most of it in this game.

Besides the current form and momentum, Samson has an excellent record against KKR at Eden Gardens. He has scored 247 runs against the Royals at Eden Gardens, at an average of 41.2 and a strike rate of 138. These numbers suggest that Samson could prove dangerous for the Royals in the game. 

Yuzvendra Chahal

The Indian spinner has been in great form in this tournament. Yuzvendra Chahal is currently the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. He has 11 wickets in six matches, and his form makes him a prime contender for the match-winner. 

In addition to his tournament form, Yuzi's numbers against KKR are also excellent. In 21 matches, Chahal has picked up 28 wickets at an average of 21.5 and a strike rate of 16.7. Chahal also has a fantastic economy of 7.73 against KKR. Chahal picked up four wickets at Eden Gardens for 25 runs from his four overs last time RR played KKR at Eden Gardens. 

Trent Boult

The Kiwi pacer has been inconsistent in this game. In this tournament, Boult has picked up six wickets in six matches. He bowled a brilliant spell against MI, but in the other games, he has been ineffective. 

However, Boult has an excellent record against KKR at the Eden Gardens. In two matches at the venue, Boult has picked up four wickets with an economy of 6.42. The Kiwi pacer has an average of 11.5 and a strike rate 10.8 against KKR at Eden Gardens. The numbers of Boult show that he could be a match-winner for RR in this game.