IPL 2023, KKR vs RCB, Dream 11 Prediction: 3 Top Picks for Captain and Vice-Captain
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Poster of KKR in their home turf - Kolkata (AP Photo)
The stage is set for Eden Gardens to welcome IPL 2023 as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) play their first home game of the season against a power-packed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) unit. The match will be played on Thursday, 6th of April and will start at 7.30 PM IST which promises to be an entertaining affair.
We will now now look at some stats and try to suggest best captain and vice-captain options so that you can win big after the action ends at the iconic Eden Gardens.
KKR vs RCB, Match 9: Player Stats
In order to decide the top three players for the captain and vice-captain role in out fantasy team, we must take a deep look at some player stats.
Top three run-scorers in KKR vs RCB Games (Players in Current Squad)
- Virat Kohli (RCB) - 786 runs
- Andre Russell (KKR) - 395 runs
- Sunil Narine (KKR) - 232 runs
Top three wicket-takers in KKR vs RCB Games ( Players in current squad)
- Sunil Narine (KKR) - 21 wickets
- Umesh Yadav (KKR) - 11 wickets
- Andre Russell (KKR) - 10 wickets
However, it is important to understand the current form of the players as the previous records can be misleading sometimes due to the dynamic nature of the game. So, let us now look at some of the in-form players that will be taking the field in the upcoming games between the two sides.
In-form players from RCB: -
- Virat Kohli - He has started the IPL 2023 with a bang by smashing 82 off just 49 balls and we all know, when Virat Kohli finds his form, he makes sure that he makes it count. He is looking as determined as ever and has recently scored runs in international cricket across formats, so expect the King to fire.
- Faf du Plessis - The RCB skipper was also in tremendous form in the last game and scored runs at a brisk rate. He scored 73 off 43 balls and like Kohli he has the knack of scoring truckloads of runs when he finds his form.
- Mohammed Siraj - Siraj has been brilliant with the new ball in recent times in all formats. In the opening spell against MI too, he bowled superbly and once again will be a key bowler for RCB.
In-form players for KKR: -
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz - The dashing opener has scored plenty of runs in recent times both in international cricket and T20 franchise leagues. He started brightly in the first game of the IPL as well with 22 off 16 balls and can be a dangerous player at the top of the order.
- Andre Russell - Andre Russell was at his belligerent best in the last game and smashed 35 off just 19 balls. If he bats for a big longer, he can be a game-changer for KKR with his ability to bowl crucial overs as well.
- Sunil Narine - Sunil Narine was not at his best in the first game but he is still a big player for KKR. Also, he has performed both with bat and ball in various T20 leagues before the start of the IPL and can make a big impact in this game.
KKR vs RCB, Match 9: Top-three Captain or Vice-Captain Choice:
Andre Russell (KKR):-
The dynamic all-rounder can be a great pick for captain or vice-captain in this game. KKR have lost their first game and Russell will be determined to change things around. He has the ability to do it with both bat and ball and can fetch lot of fantasy points.
Virat Kohli (RCB):-
As mentioned before, Virat Kohli has the knack of scoring runs consistently when he is in his groove. It was vintage Kohli in the first game and expect the legend to come out all guns blazing again on what is expected to be a good batting deck at the Eden Gardens.
Faf du Plessis (RCB):-
Virat kohli and Faf du Plessis during their partnership against MI (AP Photo)
Faf du Plessis is another player who can fetch lot of points. He must be pretty confident after the performance in the last game and as an opener, he has that time to get lot of fantasy points under his belt.
Expert Tip:- Rahmanullah Gurbaz can be a dark-horse as far as fantasy points are concerned and he can also be a great pick, if you are willing to take some risk.
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