Match number 19 of Indian Premier League 2023 is to be played between Kolkata Knight Riders against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Kolkata Knight Riders are coming off a miraculous win over the table toppers Gujarat Titans. As the heroic innings of Rinku Singh aided the side to register an unbelievable win from the very last bowl of the innings.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned every cricketing fan by defeating the in-form Punjab Kings side by a crushing margin and registering their first win in the IPL 2023.
It would be interesting to witness the battle between these two teams. As both can defeat either of them on their day with the players set they have.
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Records
Total Matches Played -25
Matches won by Kolkata Knight Riders – 15
Matches won by Sunrisers Hyderabad -8
Matches Tied/ No result -2
KKR vs SRH Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata favours pacers as they are able to gain some quick moments early on from the pitch and grab an advantage from the surface.
KKR vs SRH Key Players Battle
1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Rahumanullah Gurbaz is known for optimizing the use of power plays by playing aggressively in the initial overs however he would be put to test by the swing and pace of Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
2. Nitish Rana vs Marco Jansen
Nitish Rana displayed positive signs by scoring good innings against Gujarat Titans. He was timing the bowl well and looking confident. It would be interesting to witness the battle of Marco Jansen as he destroyed the Punjab King’s batting unit.
3. Rahul Tripathi vs Sunil Narine
Rahul Tripathi played a terrific knock for his side against Punjab Kings and let his team win the first match in the tournament. Sunil Narine on the other hand displayed his true class by showing his expertise in picking up wickets in the middle overs. It would be exciting to see how these 2 players face-off.
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