After a nail-biting victory against Gujarat Titans, KKR will be eager to continue their winning streak. However, all eyes will be on Andre Russell, who has registered disappointing scores of 1 and 0 in the last two matches, despite his team needing a match-winning performance from him.
But KKR captain Eoin Morgan is confident in Russell’s abilities and believes he won’t be dropped from the team anytime soon. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Morgan spoke highly of Russell, stating that he adds a huge amount of value to the team with his batting and bowling abilities. While KKR isn’t solely relying on Russell, he is still a valuable player who can deliver when it counts.
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Meanwhile, SRH will be relying on Rahul Tripathi to lead their batting in the middle overs. Tripathi played a match-winning knock of 74 runs in 48 balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS), showcasing his potential to be a game-changer for his team. However, SRH’s middle order is quite inexperienced compared to KKR, which could be a weakness that KKR’s varied bowling attack can exploit.
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KKR’s recent decision to have Rinku Singh bat at the No.5 position paid off in their last match, and they will be hoping for similar success with the domestic sensation N Jagadeesan against SRH. While the absence of KKR’s captain is a blow, they are not solely relying on their big players, which takes the pressure off expectations and allows for more team effort.
All in all, it’s set to be a fascinating contest between KKR and SRH, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. KKR’s bowling attack may give them an edge, but SRH’s left-arm pacers and Glenn Phillips’ hitting prowess can’t be underestimated. Don’t miss out on this exciting IPL match.