The Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Gujrat Titans in match no. 35 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The KOL vs GT match will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Kolkata Knight Riders have had a mixed start to the tournament. The Shreyas Iyer led team has won 3 and lost 4 in the tournament so far and currently sit in the seventh position on the league table. On the contrary, the Gujrat Titans are at the top of the table and look unstoppable at the moment. They have secured 5 wins out of the 6 matches they played and are one of the favourites to win the tournament.
Match Details
| Match | KOL vs GT, Match 35, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, April 23, 2022 |
| Time | 3:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
KOL vs GT: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report
The surface at the DY Patil ground has a pitch that bestows reasonable bounce to the bowlers but often it stays true. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 160-170 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the KOL vs GT match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 37 – 29 degrees celsius.
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KOL vs GT: Head to Head
This is the first encounter between both these sides.
KOL vs GT Dream 11 Top Picks
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya has been vital to the team’s success in the four matches he has played. The Kolkata captain has scored 228 runs in just 5 matches and will be a good pick for Dream11 squads.
Shreyas Iyer
Captain Shreyas Iyer has scored a total of 236 runs in his 7 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 39.33. Gujrat Titans will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Kolkata.
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav is another Kolkata player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the seven matches he has played. The Right arm Fast bowler has already picked up 10 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For KOL vs GT
Wicketkeepers: Sam Billings
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, David Miller, Nithish Rana
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For KOL vs GT
Wicketkeepers: Wriddhiman Saha
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, David Miller, Venkatesh Iyer
All-rounders: Rahul Tewatia, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: David Miller
- Vice-Captain: Andre Russell
KOL vs GT Probable XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Venkatesh Iyer, Aaron Finch, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Sheldon Jackson (wk), Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Gujrat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan (c), Alzarri Joseph, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Shami
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, Gujrat Titans should be expected to win the match as they look to cement their place at the top. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Kolkata Knight Riders can record the win in the KOL vs GT match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
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