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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be up against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match no. 47 of IPL 2023. The contest is scheduled to take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday, May 4. SRH are slight favourites according to the bookmakers, with the odds of 8/11 (1.72) whereas KKR have a steeper task at 19/20 (1.95).
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (SRH vs KKR), Match 47
- May 4, 2023 – 2 PM GMT
- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
Latest IPL 2023 scores & standings
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has different types of pitches with one type favouring bowlers and the other offering plenty of runs. The average first innings score at the venue in IPL matches since 2017 stands at 163. This season the number reads 170.
The weather forecast suggests there could be some rain in Hyderabad on Thursday. There’s a 40% chance of precipitation in the afternoon and around 20% during the match-time.
SRH vs KKR – Match Predictions
Kolkata Knight Riders have won three of the last five encounters between these two sides. They have a stronger and more in-form batting unit while SRH have struggled with their combination throughout the season.
Our prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders to win this match at 19/20 (1.95).
Probable 6s
KKR boasts of a batting unit that has Jason Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell. Sunrisers Hyderabad will rely on Aiden Markram, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen. KKR have struck 94 sixes in nine matches compared to just 38 from eight games by SRH.
Our prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders to hit most sixes in the match at 4/6 (1.66).
Probable Wickets
Mayank Markande has been superb in the season, picking 10 wickets from six innings at 6.41 economy. Back him to be SRH’s top wicket-taker at 13/5 (3.60). For Kolkata Knight Riders, Andre Russell has been bowling well and is a good bet to be the top bowler for KKR at 3/1 (4.00).
Our prediction: Mayank Markande to be Sunrisers Hyderabad’s highest wicket-taker at 13/5 (3.60).
Man of the Match
Jason Roy smashed back to back blistering half centuries before he missed the previous game. Back Roy to be the player of the match at 9/1 (10.00). Among others, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Andre Russell and Aiden Markram are top betting options.
Our prediction: Jason Roy to be the Man of the Match at 9/1 (10.00).
SRH vs KKR Preview
KKR and SRH are occupying eighth and ninth spot on the table, respectively. Let’s take a look at two teams ahead of their crucial clash on Thursday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH have six points from eight games with a net run-rate of -0.577. They need to win five of the remaining six games to have a chance at the playoffs. Most recently, they lost to Delhi Capitals by nine runs.
SRH returned to their original opening combo of Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Agarwal. Akeal Hosein played the previous game in Delhi but Marco Jansen is likely to be back for this home fixture.
Predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Harry Brook, Abdul Samad, Marco Jansen, Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik
Kolkata Knight Riders
The Knight Riders are eighth on the table with a better net run-rate of -0.147 compared to SRH but they have played one more game. Most recently, they suffered a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Gujarat Giants.
Jason Roy missed the previous game but is expected to be back. Rahmanullah Gurbaz should also keep his place. David Wiese is likely to be the one to lose his spot.
Predicted XI: Jason Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Suyash Sharma
How to Watch IPL 2023 in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
Fans in the UK can catch the live action of IPL 2023 on Sky Sports Cricket. For online streaming, you can use the DAZN application.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- DAZN (Streaming)
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