IPL 2017 : Match 41 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rising Pune Supergiant – Match Prediction

May 2, 2017 at 11:57 PM

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IPL 2017 : Match 41 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rising Pune Supergiant – Match Prediction

With the ipl shifting to its second phase ,the table and the battles have started looking more uptight and enticing, to top notch performers making it worth to seal the playoffs and certain others trying to win the most to make a place on the table in top four.

The Match number 41 at the Eden Garden between hosts Kolkata Knight Riders and Rising Pune Supergiant is going to be an enticing one, as Kolkata, who lost the game other night against Sunrisers will look to get the two points to seal the top spot and Pune, who now sits on the fourth position needs to win this to seal their fourth spot, as even others are also eyeing for the same place.

Gautam Gambhir and the team cannot afford to make mistakes here and lose the tricky match against the Supergiant.

OVERVIEW :

KKR is at a critical point despite being the second placed team at the moment. Gautam had done enough with Narine and his opening and it’s now time to put that idea to a halt.

Narine in the last few matches is not getting those runs and it’s time to send him back to his batting position. The team also needs to rectify their fielding woes as early as possible.

On the other hand, the Supergiant has emerged as giants by sealing the crucial fourth spot. With Tripathy hitting it right and Ben stokes finally making his tag a worth with his maiden IPL hundred and the bowlers, Shardul Thakur and Jaydev Unadkat pitching it right, it’s all working for Pune lately.

TRACKING THE STRENGTHS:

KKR is one of the most consistent performers and is also the contenders for the cup this season. Their strength has always been the pair, Gambhir and Uthappa.

Lately, both have been in good form, scoring runs in each innings. Uthappa has been exceptional along with the skipper, as both are in the run for the orange cap. The Kolkata outfit faced a reverse attack after a long time when they were handed a big loss by the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

On Monday night Pune had played a game of IPL with finally Ben Stokes coming as a one – man army to win against the Lions. RPS had to thank Stokes for his sensational century against the GL, which scripted a win that looked remote at one stage after the Pune side lost three quick wickets and kept falling behind the asking rate.

Hopefully, Stokes will deliver the same at Eden Gardens along with the bowlers, Shardul Thakur and Unadkat. Captain Steve Smith has been in good form throughout the season along with Imran Tahir.

Rahul Tripathi has been sensational since he was given the opportunity to open along with Ajinkya Rahane.

MATCH PREDICTION:

KKR looks vivacious at their home ground and after losing their last match against the Sunrisers, the Gambhir-led side won’t let any stone unturned to get the points and make things look easier for them at the top. Smith led-Supergiant is up with a complete boost after back to back wins and would aim for another one against the home team.

KKR had been comfortable with chase lately but they should go for defending in the next game by putting up a total of at least 180 to 190.

Gambhir did not make any change in his XI for the game against Sunrisers but, it can be assumed that he may add Chawla in the attack if he chooses to go with a three-man spin attack against Smith’s men.

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