IPL 2024 KKR vs SRH: Match 3 Top Captain, Vice-captain and Player Stats

Shreyas Iyer could be an important choice as the C/Vc for the match [X]Shreyas Iyer could be an important choice as the C/Vc for the match [X]

In the third match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024), the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be taking on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens on the 23rd of March at 7:30 PM IST. 

Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices, the important players and the players you can avoid for this game. 


KKR vs SRH Important Players (Top Five)

Player
Team
Shreyas IyerKolkata Knight Riders
Suyash SharmaKolkata Knight Riders
Rinku SinghKolkata Knight Riders
Travis HeadSunrisers Hyderabad
Heinrich KlaasenSunrisers Hyderabad


KKR vs SRH Toss Factor

The wicket at Eden Gardens will favour the batters. The spinners are expected to have the most effect on this game. If you want to take risks to win big, picking up a couple of spinners alongside all-rounders who bowl spin could be a good option. 

Scenario: If Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss

  • Kolkata Knight Riders might look to chase the target on winning the toss. Players like Rinku Singh and Andre Russell will be very important for the team in case of a chase. 
  • If KKR gets to bowl first on the Eden Gardens wicket, someone like Mitchell Starc will become crucial. Barring Starc, spinners like Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, or Suyash Sharma might also emerge as game changers.  

Scenario: If Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss

  • Sunrisers Hyederabad should be comfortable chasing or setting a target, given their team strength. However, if they win the coin flip, they might look to bat first. If SRH bats first, they will depend on Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen to score big. 
  • Barring their foreign recruits, such as Rahul Tripathi, could also be crucial to the team's batting effort. 
  • Regardless of the toss, Wanindu Hasaranga will be a crucial player for SRH. His ability to be a game-changer with both the bat and the ball will make Hasaranga a player who can be kept in your fantasy XI. 


KKR vs SRH Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks 

Scenario: If Kolkata Knight Riders win the match

Shreyas Iyer (KKR)

KKR's batting effort will depend on their skipper, Shreyas Iyer. The Indian batter has a solid technique and is a consistent run-scorer. Iyer's busy presence in the middle makes him a vital batter and, thus, a great choice as the captain or vice-captain of the match.


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Nitish Rana (KKR)

The Indian middle-order batter provides solidity to the KKR batting order. Nitish Rana can increase the team's scoring rate from the first ball he faces, making him a crucial player for the team and in fantasy contests.  

Scenario: If Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match

Travis Head will be an important player for SRH [X]Travis Head will be an important player for SRH [X]

Travis Head (SRH)

The Aussie opener is a new inclusion to the side and will be a key to SRH's success in the tournament. Head can put the opposition bowlers off the rhythm with his aggressive batting style. You can pick up quick points with him being the captain or vice-captain. 

Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)

The South African middle-order batter can change the game's complexion at any stage. Heinrich Klaasen's big-hitting abilities make him a vital choice, as he can be the highly rewarding pick for fantasy contests. 


KKR vs SRH High Risk, High Reward 

Andre Russell (KKR)

The West Indian all-rounder is coming into this tournament in decent form. Andre Russell has the knack of emerging as a match-winner with both the bat and the ball. But his inconsistency is the biggest issue, making this West Indian giant a high-risk choice. 

Rahul Tripathi (SRH)

Rahul Tripathi is an attacking top-order batter who likes to get on with the game from the beginning, making him a rewarding choice for fantasy contests. However, consistency is an issue with Tripathi, so selecting him as a captain or vice-captain could be highly risky. 


KKR vs SRH Stay Aways

Manish Pandey (KKR)

The Indian batter's CV has long lacked impactful performances. Even if Manish Pandey scores runs, it might not be at a rate that would hurt you for not keeping him in your fantasy XI. So, if Manish Pandey gets a place in KKR's playing XI for this game, you can ignore him. 

Umran Malik (SRH)

The young Indian speedster has shown that pace is his only weapon. Umran Malik has often been taken to the cleaners due to his lack of control. Keeping in the team might result in negative points for you, making Malik stay away from the game.