Royal Challengers Bangalore failed to make an impact even in their 4th match of Vivo IPL 12 as Rajasthan Royals registered their first victory of the season by defeating the red and yellow brigade by 7 wickets. Despite their 4th successive defeat, Yuzvendra Chahal stated that they still have 10 games to make a comeback and all is not lost yet.
They will look to change their fortunes when they meet Kolkata Knight Riders in the 17th match of the tournament. Despite having a strong team over the past several seasons, RCB hasn’t managed to make a difference which has drawn widespread criticism across the cricketing world. They will look to change their brand of cricket against Kolkata and hope that players like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers takes responsibilities and do the job for their franchise.
Royal Challengers Bangalore are yet to win a match in Vivo IPL 12
Kolkata Knight Riders on other hand have looked one of the strong teams in the tournament. They did lose the Super Over against the Delhi Capitals but they should back themselves to beat RCB who are yet to win a match in the tournament so far. Andre Russell has been the game changer for KKR in all the 3 matches and has provided the much-needed balance for the two-time champions.
The bowlers have done a good job for KKR. Kuldeep Yadav did a terrific job in the last two overs against the Delhi Capitals but in general, he hasn’t been at his best. His form will be crucial to Kolkata’s chances in the upcoming matches. Prasidh Krishna and Lockie Ferguson has done a reasonable job till now and will look to improve their performances through the course of the tournament.
Bangalore has some special players in their ranks but has failed to make an impression in the tournament so far. Dinesh Karthik, on the other hand, will look to get his franchise back on winning track. He is one of the most important batters for KKR and will to make a mark in tomorrow’s clash.
Date and Venue:
The match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Pitch Report:
Chinnaswamy Stadium is always a high scoring venue and even teams have won chasing targets of over 200. Despite the pitch being a high scoring one it should have something for the spinners. As the match will be played at night dew might play a factor.
Match Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders will start as favourites only due to the fact that Bangalore has failed to win a single match of the tournament so far. However, I will back them to win the match against Kolkata Knight Riders day after tomorrow. Hence my prediction is with Royal Challengers Bangalore.