Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – League Stage – Preview & Prediction | IPL 2023
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THE FACTS
When is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore on and what time does it start? Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place on Thursday 6th April, 2023 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore taking place? Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India
Where can I get tickets for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore on in the UK? Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will be televised live on Sky Sports Cricket as well as DAZN 1 HD (channel 429 on Sky)
Where can I stream Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live on Sky Go, while DAZN subscribers can also stream the match live
THE LOWDOWN
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS
- Kolkata Knight Riders will be hoping to bounce back from defeat in their opening game of the season against Punjab Kings here against RCB in their return to Eden Gardens.
- KKR were dealt a blow over the next few days with the news that captain and top order batter Shreyas Iyer will miss the entirety of the IPL through injury.
ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE
- Royal Challengers Bangalore dominated against Mumbai Indians, making a statement with a resounding eight-wicket victory in Bengaluru, thrilling the home crowd.
- Virat Kohli was at his very best with the bat, taking down Jofra Archer on his way to 82 not out from 49 balls, leading a successful run chase of 172 with 3.4 balls remaining.
THE PREDICTION
Whilst its very early days, signs are that it could be a long season for Kolkata Knight Riders, who won’t be able to field their best team at any point in the competition following the news of Shreyas Iyer’s absence. Whilst being at home serves as a boost for them here, Royal Challengers Bangalore, will be confident of success with big guns Kohli and skipper Faf du Plessis at the top of the order both looking in good touch. On what is likely to be an excellent batting track, RCB are expected to pile on the runs regardless of whether they are setting or chasing a target and such firepower should prove too strong for KKR to contain, so back a Royal Challengers Bangalore victory here.
