IPL 2023: Two changes that KKR can make for their second game against RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders probable playing 11 for their second match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Kolkata Knight Riders looked clueless in their opening game against Punjab Kings as they suffered a 7-run loss as per DLS. But it’s fair to say that they weren’t up to the mark as they struggled to get going with both bat and ball. However, KKR will be looking to make a comeback in their second game against RCB on April 6.

Here are Two changes that Kolkata Knight Riders can make for their second game after the loss against Punjab Kings:

1. Venkatesh Iyer in place of Mandeep Singh 

Kolkata Knight Riders used Venkatesh Iyer as an impact player in the last game. The left-hander played a decent knock of 34 runs in 28 balls, smashing 3 fours and 1 six. Hence, it is likely that the team can look to bring him into the first XI replacing Mandeep Singh who scored 2 runs in the last game.

Also read: IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR Match 2 Result: Punjab Kings Defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 Runs Through DLS Method

2. Lockie Ferguson in place of Tim Southee

Kolkata Knight Riders could bring in Lockie Ferguson in place of Tim Southee for the match against RCB. Lockie, who was injured in the last game, is expected to be fit for the second game and is likely to walk straight into the XI.

Kolkata Knight Riders probable playing 11 for their second match against Royal Challengers Bangalore:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)

Venkatesh Iyer

Nitish Rana (c)

Rinku Singh

Andre Russell

Shardul Thakur

Sunil Narine

Lockie Ferguson 

Anukul Roy

Umesh Yadav

Varun Chakaravarthy

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