KKR vs SRH: KKR playing 11 vs SRH, Match 3, IPL 2024 – Predicted

Match No. 3 of the IPL 2024 will host a KKR vs SRH clash on Saturday evening.

March 23 will come as a double bonus for the fans, with two incredible games to take place in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The evening game will be more exciting with two former champions taking on each other. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will start their campaign with a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

This game will be held at Eden Gardens on Saturday. KKR will see Shreyas Iyer take on his captaincy role after missing out last season. Meanwhile, SRH have a new captain in Pat Cummins. So KKR need to show their A game. Here we will talk about the predicted playing XI for Kolkata in the KKR vs SRH clash on Saturday.

KKR vs SRH: Kolkata’s predicted playing 11 vs SRH

1. Venkatesh Iyer

Venkatesh Iyer has been a consistent performer for KKR at the top. The all-rounder was in pretty good form in 2023, scoring over 400 runs with a century. He has improved his power-hitting, which we might see in the first game itself. His role with the bat and the ball makes him a key player and a threat to the opposition.

2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz

You can’t keep Rahmanullah Gurbaz calm for a long time. He is one of the few players who likes to take on the bowlers by playing orthodox shots. That’s what makes it hard to bowl at him. Adding to that, he has been in great form with the bat and has been scoring runs at the international level.

3. Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer will step on the field with a lot of things to prove. He has seen some unexpected moments and has been trolled by some of his fans. But he knows how to answer it with his bat. He is the best-suited batter for Kolkata at No. 3, who can do well, and we all saw what he did in the 2023 World Cup. So SRH need to get him out before it gets too late.

4. Nitish Rana

Nitish Rana made a statement that he is looking to make a comeback for the Indian team by scoring over 600 runs in the IPL 2024. That is the confidence he needs in his batting, and if he can show good form, he can definitely take the game away.

5. Rinku Singh

A large group of fans will be coming to cheer for Rinku Singh, and why not? He has done some amazing things on the cricket field, and everyone knows how dangerous he can be on his day. And now, with some international experience under his belt, he can be more dangerous for KKR.

6. Andre Russell

DC will hope that they can somehow keep Andre Russell quiet on Saturday because he can put KKR up front in a span of a few overs. The all-rounder will be the biggest threat for DC because he is one of the few players who can win matches in all three departments.

7. Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine will be back at what he does best, which is taking wickets and restricting the opposition batters from scoring runs. He is one of the most economical bowlers in IPL history and has enjoyed success against DC over the years. Narine will look for another performance to take his team to victory.

8. Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc is the guy whom KKR bought for INR 24.75 crore, and that price tag indicates the value he has in modern-day cricket. The Australian speedster is one of the best in the business when it comes to rattling the opposition batters. Starc with the ball at any point will be difficult to handle for DC.

9. Chetan Sakariya

Chetan Sakariya will be the Indian pacer who played for DC in the last two seasons and now will play against them. That will be enough to encourage himself to deliver good performance against his old franchise. He knows DC batters and can use them against them.

10. Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy will be pretty hard to pick for some of the opposition batters. Known as a mystery spinner, Varun has a number of variations in his kitty that make him a consistent wicket-taker for KKR. His ability to take wickets regularly will be a key for his side on Saturday.

11. Vaibhav Arora

Vaibhav Arora is expected to play a game on Saturday. The 26-year-old has been part of the league since 2022 and has shown improvement with every season. He can be a nippy bowler at times who bowls at tight line and lengths. His spell with the new ball will be crucial for his team.

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