IPL 2023 | KKR vs PBKS, Match 53 | Cricket Exchange Fantasy Prediction Today - Fantasy Tips and Teams
Punjab Kings will be looking to return to winning ways after their loss to MI (Source: AP Photo)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) go toe-to-toe against each other in Match No. 53 of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday, May 08, 2023, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata at 7.30 PM IST. However, before the game goes live, let us look at the important player stats, the prime player picks, and the best-suggested XIs for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
Two-time IPL winner KKR is going through a poor campaign so far. Nitish Rana's side has played ten matches with just four victories and six defeats. They are positioned eighth in the table with 8 points and a net run rate of -0.103. The Knight Riders are coming on the back of a narrow 5-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last game.
Shikhar Dhawan's team has made a mixed start to their current season. They have played ten games with five wins and as many losses. With 10 points and an NRR of -0.472, they are placed above KKR in the seventh spot in the table. (All scenarios till Match No. 50). The Kings suffered a 6-wicket defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians (MI) in Mohali in their last outing.
KKR vs PBKS, Team Form Guide (Most recent first)
Kolkata Knight Riders: W-L-W-L-L
Punjab Kings: L-W-L-W-L
KKR vs PBKS, Must Picks
Kolkata Knight Riders
Jason Roy
- IPL 2023 Stats: 180 runs in 4 innings
- Recent Form: 76 runs in the last two innings
- Venue Record: 62 runs in 2 innings
Nitish Rana
- IPL 2023 Stats: 275 runs in 10 innings
- Recent Form: 94 runs in the last three innings
- Venue Record: 557 runs in 18 innings
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan
- IPL 2023 Stats: 292 runs in 7 innings
- Recent Form: 58 runs in the last two innings
- Venue Record: 280 runs in 10 innings
Liam Livingstone
- IPL 2023 Stats: 157 runs in 5 innings and 2 wickets in 4 innings
- Recent Form: 122 runs in the last two innings
- Venue Record: First IPL Match
KKR vs PBKS, Risky Picks
Kolkata Knight Riders
Andre Russell
- IPL 2023 Stats: 166 runs in 10 innings and 7 wickets in 7 innings
- Recent Form: 68 runs in the last four innings
- Venue Record: 745 runs in 28 innings and 31 wickets in 32 innings
Punjab Kings
Sam Curran
- IPL 2023 Stats: 192 runs in 9 innings and 7 wickets in 10 innings
- Recent Form: 50 runs in the last two innings and 2 wickets in the last 3 innings
- Venue Record: First IPL Match
KKR vs PBKS, Top Captain or Vice-captain choices
Jason Roy (KKR)
Reasons
Since joining the Knight Riders this season, Jason Roy has got starts in all the 4 innings with scores of 43, 61, 56 and 20.
Nitish Rana (KKR)
Reasons
Skipper Nitish Rana has scored the third-most runs for his side. But with just one half-century in 10 innings, Rana is due for a big knock under his belt.
Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)
Reasons
PBKS captain Shikhar Dhawan has smashed the most runs for his team this campaign. He has amassed 292 runs in 7 innings at an average of 58.40 with 2 fifties.
KKR vs PBKS, Team for Head-to-Head/Small League Contests
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KKR vs PBKS, Match 53: Team for Head-to-Head contests (Powered by Cricket Exchange)
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Shikhar Dhawan
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis
Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
Vice-captain: Nitsh Rana
KKR: 5 Players, PBKS: 6 Players
KKR vs PBKS, Team for Winner Takes All/Grand League Contests
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KKR vs PBKS, Match 53: Team for Winner Takes All Contests (Powered by Cricket Exchange)
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana
All-rounders: Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Matthew Short
Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
Captain: Nitish Rana
Vice-captain: Jason Roy
KKR: 7 Players, PBKS: 4 Players
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