IPL 2022 | KKR vs GT | The Numbers Game for your Fantasy XI

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face off against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 35th match of IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. However, before the contest gets going, let's have an idea about how to go about picking players in the fantasy leagues.

We will use three indicators to identify how important they are for your fantasy XI

Before the fixture gets underway, we bring you a list of players and their numbers in this edition of the league, against the opponent and historically at the venue. The two teams will be facing each other for the first time ever in the IPL. 

Green: All three parameters are spot-on; a must pick

Yellow: 2 out of three parameters are in favour; most days, he will do it for you

Red: Only one parameter is in their favour, risky pick; go ahead on your own risk

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Shreyas Iyer: KKR skipper was in great form heading into the tournament, but he looked like a pale shadow in the initial few games before showing his class in the last match.

IPL 2022: In IPL 2022, Iyer has scored 236 runs at a strike rate of 148.43. His RPI in the season is 33.71, and he is looking in good touch. The last performance from Iyer against RR is an added impetus in his case.

At DY Patil Stadium: Shreyas Iyer has just played one match at the venue and has scored 13 runs in it at a strike rate of 130.00. However, the stats for his performance at the venue is too limited to judge his calibre.

Fantasy Indicator: Green

Andre Russell: Andre Russell has been impactful in many of KKR's victories over the years. 

IPL 2022: He has batted in 6 innings and has scored 179 runs. His strike rate for the season is 177.23, and his RPI is 29.83. Russell has already played two match-winning knocks in the tournament, and he'll be gunning to continue his good form.

At DY Patil Stadium: Russell has featured in only one match at the DY Patil Stadium in IPL. He has scored 25 runs in the game at a strike rate of 138.9.

Fantasy Indicator: Yellow

Pat Cummins: Pat Cummins' main trade is bowling, and he has not fared according to his expectations in IPL 2022. After playing a match-defining knock against Mumbai Indians, Cummins has not been at his best, which is a cause of worry for KKR.

IPL 2022: In IPL 2022, he has conceded runs at an economy rate of 12.0. Cummins' bowling average is below par, reading 47.5, and his strike rate is 23.75, which doesn't justify his talent.

At DY Patil Stadium: He is yet to play at the DY Patil Stadium in IPL.

Fantasy Indicator: Red

Gujarat Titans:

Hardik Pandya: The skipper of GT has been influential in the wins that the team has picked up this season.

IPL 2022: In IPL 2022, Hardik has scored 228 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 136.53. His RPI for the tournament is 45.6. Thus, he is scoring at a decent pace and doing it consistently in the tournament so far.

At DY Patil Stadium: Hardik Pandya has scored at a strike rate of 145.7 at this venue and has two half-centuries to his name. The stats prove that he feels at home at this venue and is a vital cog in GT's lineup.

Fantasy Indicator: Green

Shubman Gill: Shubman Gill's form has blown hot and cold this season.

IPL 2022: In IPL 2022, Gill has scored 200 runs in 6 innings. His strike rate in the season is 151.52, and his RPI is 33.33. But a significant factor is that out of the 200 runs, 180 have come in two innings. Thus it can be said that inconsistency is a concern for him.

At DY Patil Stadium: Gill has scored 20 runs at a strike rate of 87.0 in two matches at the DY Patil Stadium. So, this is a venue where Gill generally struggles.

Fantasy Indicator: Yellow

Yash Dayal: Yash Dayal has been a part of the GT final eleven for two matches. While he is picking up wickets, he concedes runs at a very high economy.

IPL 2022: In IPL 2022, Dayal has picked up four wickets in two matches. But he has conceded runs at a rate of 10 runs per over. Dayal ensures two wickets a game, but his economy is a cause of worry for GT.

At DY Patil Stadium: In one match that he has played at the venue, Dayal has conceded 40 runs from four overs. But he has also picked up three wickets.

Fantasy Indicator: Red