![Andre Russell and Heinrich Klaasen will be key to their team's chances in the match [AP Photos]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1716198015252_russell_klaasen_ipl2024.jpg?type=mq)
Andre Russell and Heinrich Klaasen will be key to their team's chances in the match [AP Photos]
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are sure to face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 21st at 7:30 PM IST.
Before the match goes live, here is a look at the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you can avoid as the C or VC of the match.
KKR vs SRH: Important players stats
| Players | Avg Fantasy Points | IPL 2024 Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 100 | 416 Runs and 15 Wickets in 12 Matches |
| Travis Head | 66.00 | 533 Runs in 12 Matches |
| Abhishek Sharma | 58.92 | 467 Runs in 13 Matches |
| Andre Russell | 62.42 | 222 Runs and 15 Wickets in 12 Matches |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 51.23 | 381 Runs in 13 Matches |
KKR vs SRH Toss Factor
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium promises to provide a balanced surface with something in it for players for all trades. NMS has favoured the chasing team, especially in the last two years. Both teams have a good depth in their respective batting line-ups, so the captains might be inclined to field first on winning the toss.
Scenario: If Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss
- Kolkata Knight Riders have great depth in their batting, with power hitters like Andre Russell and Rinku Singh coming lower down the order. Shreyas Iyer will be highly inclined towards fielding first on winning the toss.
- Regardless of the toss result, Sunil Narine remains a safe and reliable choice for your fantasy cricket team's captain or vice-captain from the KKR side. His consistent performance and strategic contributions make him a dependable option.
- In Phil Salt's absence, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer and Nitish Rana might have to play a more significant role in the team's batting and could be good options as the C or VC.
- From KKR bowling, Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana look like good C or VC options.
Scenario: If Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss
- The general trend of the venue might induce Pat Cummins to field first on the wicket. However, SRH have been brilliant in the tournament whenver they have batted first. This also keeps the skipper open to setting a target on winning the coin flip.
- Travis Head has been in brilliant form throughout the tournament. He looks like a safe C or VC choice from the SRH side, even more so if they are batting first. Heinrich Klaasen could also be a good choice.
- Among the SRH bowlers, Pat Cummins and T Natarajan look like the best C or VC options.
KKR vs SRH Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Scenario: If Kolkata Knight Riders win the match
Sunil Narine (KKR)
The Trinidadian all-rounder has contributed to all the facets of the game for KKR in IPL 2024. Sunil Narine will be the safest and the most dependable C or VC choice for the match.
Andre Russell (KKR)
The West Indian all-rounder has delivered for KKR whenever the team has needed it. Andre Russell has made valuable contributions with both the bat and the ball. He will be one of the safer C or VC options for the match.
Scenario: If Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match
Travis Head (SRH)
The Australian opener has brilliant numbers at the venue in the longer format of the game. Travis Head has also been in brilliant form with the bat in IPL 2024. The stats suggest that Head will be one of the safest C or VC choices for the fantasy contests of the match.
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)
This South African batter has been the mainstay of the SRH batting in the middle order. Heinrich Klaasen is coming into this game with good momentum and could be a rewarding choice as the C or VC.
KKR vs SRH High Risk, High Rewards
![Nitish Rana could be a differential choice as the C or VC fo the match [AP Photos]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1716198549004_nitish_rana_ipl2024.jpg?type=mq)
Nitish Rana could be a differential choice as the C or VC fo the match [AP Photos]
Nitish Rana (KKR)
The Indian middle-order batter was out of the KKR playing unit for most of the tournament. However, Nitish Rana has looked good with the bat in his return to action. Rana could be a rewarding C or VC choice if you are willing to take risks.
![Nitish Reddy has been in fine form in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1716198625942_nitish_reddy_ipl2024.jpg?type=mq)
Nitish Reddy has been in fine form in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]
Nitish Reddy (SRH)
This young Indian all-rounder has been brilliant with the bat in the tournament. Nitish Reddy has also made some contributions with the ball. However, on a big stage, his lack of experience might be a concern, and hence, Reddy will be a risky choice as the C or VC.
KKR vs SRH Stay Aways
Ramandeep Singh (KKR)
This Indian batter has done an excellent job with the bat for KKR in IPL 2024. However, Ramandeep's entry point into the game leaves him with only a few deliveries to make a significant impact as a C or VC in the fantasy contests.
Sanvir Singh (SRH)
The Sunrisers Hyderabad have made Sanvir Singh a part of the playing unit in the recent games. However, Singh has not yet made any significant impact. He looks like a SRH player you can avoid as the C or VC.
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