Two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 3 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, March 23. SRH completed a disappointing tenth within the IPL 2023 standings final yr. The 2016 IPL champions will enter the upcoming season underneath a brand new skipper Pat Cummins and a brand new head coach Daniel Vettori. Then again, the Shreyas Iyer-led KKR may also goal to bounce again after an underwhelming IPL 2023. The homecoming of former skipper Gautam Gambhir as a mentor can be a lift for the facet.

Forward of the thrilling contest on the Eden Gardens, we have a look at the expected XIs of each side.

KKR Predicted XI

Phil Salt (wicketkeeper)

After his latest exploits with the bat within the West Indies tour, England’s wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt is predicted to open the proceedings for KKR. He is made 5,308 runs in 228 T20 video games, making him an asset to any crew.

Venkatesh Iyer

KKR may also financial institution on their gifted opener Venkatesh Iyer to offer them with sturdy begins. Venkatesh smashed 404 runs in 14 matches final yr and can even chip in with wickets.

Shreyas Iyer (captain)

Shreyas Iyer can be returning as KKR skipper this season after lacking out final yr with an damage. He is made 2,776 runs in 101 IPL matches at a median of over 30.

Nitish Rana

Nitish Rana was one of many shining lights for KKR final yr, scoring over 400 runs. The southpaw will play a pivotal position within the center order and look so as to add to his 2,594 IPL runs to date.

Rinku Singh

The discover of IPL 2023, Rinku Singh had a memorable marketing campaign final yr. The explosive batter will as soon as once more play a finishers position for KKR as he appears to be like to build up greater than the 474 runs he scored for the crew in IPL 2023.

Andre Russell

Star all-rounder Andre Russell can be wanting to make his mark for KKR in IPL 2024. He is scored greater than 2,000 runs and has taken 96 wickets in IPL, making the explosive all-rounder’s inclusion within the crew a no brainer.

Sunil Narine

As all the time, Sunil Narine was useful with the ball in IPL 2023 and can goal to ship extra with match-winning performances for KKR this season as he appears to be like so as to add to his 163 wickets within the league.

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc, who was purchased for a whopping sum of INR 24.75 crore, will spearhead KKR’s bowling unit. Starc has taken 34 scalps within the two IPL seasons he is performed and would be the two-time champions’ go-to bowler.

Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy returned with 20 wickets in 14 matches for KKR final yr and can as soon as once more be an enormous menace to opposition batters together with his spin and guile.

Harshit Rana

Harshit Rana had a good Ranji Trophy outing this yr and could possibly be a daily starter this season for KKR as he appears to be like to construct on his six scalps within the IPL to date.

Suyash Sharma

Suyash Sharma had a breakthrough season final yr and can play a significant position within the spin division for KKR in IPL 2024. He took 10 scalps final yr and can be gunning for extra within the new marketing campaign.

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SRH Predicted XI

Travis Head

Travis Head performed an important half in Australia’s ODI World Cup win in 2023. He’s anticipated to ship the products for SRH in IPL 2024 as nicely and has scored 2,596 runs in 110 T20 video games.

Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal had a good First-Class season for Karnataka. The 33-year-old is a powerful contender to be SRH’s opener and has scored 2,597 runs in 123 IPL video games.

Abhishek Sharma

Having impressed for Punjab within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, Abhishek Sharma is a no brainer decide within the SRH lineup and the explosive batter will hope to raised his IPL 2022 marketing campaign the place he scored 426 runs – essentially the most he is managed in a season.

Aiden Markram

The SA20 successful captain Aiden Markram will add each energy and solidity to the SRH batting unit in IPL 2024. But to be at his finest within the IPL, the upcoming season could possibly be the yr he comes good for SRH.

Rahul Tripathi

Rahul Tripathi had an underwhelming marketing campaign final yr however he can be gearing up for an additional strong season this time round. He is amassed 2,071 runs in 89 IPL matches.

Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper)

Heinrich Klaasen has been within the type of his lifetime of late and the hard-hitter can have a serious position to play in SRH’s center order. He scored 448 runs in 12 IPL video games final season and can be seeking to higher these numbers within the new season.

Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar missed part of IPL 2023 as a consequence of an damage however his all-round talents that make him able to contributing with bat and ball makes him a participant to be careful for this season.

Pat Cummins (captain)

Pat Cummins had an exquisite 2023 as Australia’s World Cup-winning captain in addition to additionally retaining the Ashes. A born chief, Cummins, who can contribute runs and get wickets is predicted to guide SRH to the playoffs, on the very least.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Indian veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been a driving power for SRH’s tempo assault all these years. He is taken 170 wickets in IPL to date and can have an enormous rile to play for SRH this yr.

Mayank Markande

With a dearth of spin bowling choices, leg-spinner Mayank Markande might show efficient for SRH this season. He had an excellent season final yr with 12 scalps and can be hoping to additional enhance in IPL 2024.

T Natarajan

When match and firing, T Natarajan may be unstoppable with the ball. He is managed 48 wickets in 5 IPL season and could be a menace to any batting lineup together with his bowling selection.

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