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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are scheduled to face off in match no. 19 of IPL 2023. KKR will host the match at their home Eden Gardens on Friday, April 14. The Knight Riders are slight favourites heading into this clash with 4/5 (1.80) odds. SRH, on the other hand, have 19/20 (1.95) odds of winning this game.
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (KKR vs SRH), Match 19
- April 14, 2023 – 2 PM GMT
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
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Eden Gardens has been one of the best venues for batting in recent years, with flat pitches and fast outfield to assist. In fact it’s the highest-scoring venue in the IPL since 2017, with the average batting first score of 180 from 26 matches. However, there was good help for spinners in the second innings in one game played here this season.
The weather in Kolkata is expected to be clear with no cloud cover or rain threat on Friday evening. The temperature will be around 28°C.
KKR vs SRH – Match Predictions
Kolkata Knight Riders have won four out of the previous five encounters between these two sides. KKR have an in-form batting unit and a very good spin duo that could choke the SRH batting line-up.
Prediction 1
Kolkata to hit most sixes
4/6 (1.66)
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Prediction 2
Malik to be Hyderabad's Top Bowler
3/1 (4.00)
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Probable 6s
Kolkata Knight Riders have the likes of Jason Roy, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Shardul Thakur and Nitish Rana. Sunrisers Hyderabad depend on Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram. KKR have struck 31 sixes in three games while SRH have only hit 11 in the same number of games.
Our prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders to hit most sixes in the match at 4/6 (1.66).
Probable Wickets
Umran Malik has the pace to trouble KKR batters, who can be vulnerable against this type of bowling.. Back him to be Sunrisers Hyderabad’ top wicket-taker at 3/1 (4.00). Sunil Narine has picked five wickets in the last two games and is a good bet to be the top bowler for KKR at 11/4 (3.75).
Our prediction: Umran Malik to be Sunrisers Hyderabad’ highest wicket-taker at 3/1 (4.00).
Man of the Match
Sunil Narine picked 2 for 16 against RCB and followed it up with 3 for 33 versus Gujarat Titans. He should enjoy bowling against the RHB-heavy SRH side. Back Narine to be the player of the match at 14/1 (15.00). Among others, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Rahul Tripathi and Umran Malik are top betting options.
Our prediction: Sunil Narine to be the Man of the Match at 14/1 (15.00).
KKR vs SRH Preview
KKR and SRH are coming off victories in their most recent fixtures and would be hoping to build on it. Let’s take a look at two teams ahead of their clash on Friday.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders lost their first match to Punjab Kings by 7 runs on DLS method but then obliterated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 81 runs. Most recently Rinku Singh pulled off an incredible win for them versus Gujarat Titans.
KKR are likely to bring in Jason Roy in place of Rahmanullah Gurbaz at the top. Suyash Sharma is likely to be the impact player.
Predicted XI: Venkatesh Iyer, Jason Roy, Narayan Jagadeesan (wk), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy
Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH lost their first two games of the IPL 2023 at the hands of Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants. They opened their account with an eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings.
Sunrisers opened with Harry Brook in the previous game and they’re likely to persist with him. Marco Jansen and Adil Rashid will be switching places based on the surface.
Predicted XI: Mayank Agarwal, Harry Brook, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan
How to Watch IPL 2023 in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
Fans in the United Kingdom can witness the IPL 2023 action live on Sky Sports Cricket. For online streaming, the DAZN application is your destination.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- DAZN (Streaming)
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