RCB vs KKR live score, The Eden Gardens in Kolkata gears up for another IPL spectacle as the in-form Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 36th match of the season.
KKR on a Roll
KKR, currently sitting comfortably at number two in the
points table, will be high on confidence after their dominating win against
Rajasthan Royals. Opener Sunil Narine's explosive century propelled them to a
mammoth total, while their bowling attack, led by the ever-dependable Pat
Cummins, restricted the Royals for a convincing victory.
RCB Desperate for a Turnaround
On the other hand, RCB languish at the bottom of the table
with just one win from their seven matches. Their batting, heavily reliant on
Virat Kohli, has been inconsistent, and their bowling attack has lacked
penetration. A win today is crucial for
RCB to revive their IPL campaign.
Key Players to Watch
Sunil Narine (KKR): Fresh off his record-breaking century,
Narine will be a nightmare for the RCB bowlers.
Andre Russell (KKR): RCB's bowling has nightmares about
Russell's power-hitting. Can he continue his dominance against them?
Virat Kohli (RCB): Kohli needs to convert his starts into
big scores to lead RCB's fightback.
Mohammed Siraj (RCB): Siraj's pace attack will be crucial
for RCB to restrict the free-flowing KKR batting line-up.
Toss and Conditions
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis won
the toss and elected to bowl first. The Kolkata crowd will be roaring for their
team under the lights of the Eden Gardens.
Stay Tuned!
This match promises to be a high-scoring thriller. Will KKR
maintain their winning momentum, or can RCB pull off an upset victory?