The Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the Rajasthan Royals in match no. 47 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The KOL vs RR match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday, May 02, 2022.
The Kolkata Knight had a good start to the tournament with 3 wins in the first 4 matches. However, the Shreyas Iyer led team seemed to have lost their way in the remaining matches. They are currently sitting at eight in the points table with five consecutive losses to their name. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals have had a relatively pleasant time in the tournament so far. They are currently ranked third in the points table and with 12 points on board.
Match Details
| Match | KOL vs RR, Match 47, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Monday, May 02, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
KOL vs RR: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report
The surface at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai has a pitch that offers help for both the pacers and spinners. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 180-200 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 RR match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 33 – 29 degrees celsius.
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KOL vs RR: Head to Head
Looking back at the last few encounters between both these sides, the Kolkata Knight Riders have managed to win 3 out of the 5 matches against Rajasthan Royals.
KOL vs RR Dream 11 Top Pick
Jos Butler
The English wicket-keeper batsman, Jos Butler has been in a league of his own in the tournament so far, hitting centuries for fun. The current orange cap holder already has 3 centuries to his name this season along with 3 fifties and a total of 566 runs. Kolkata will pray to get him out early before he gets explosive for Rajasthan.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is another Rajasthan Royals player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the nine matches he has played. The Legbreak Googly bowler is the current highest wicket-taker of the tournament, having picked up 19 wickets in just 9 matches.
Shreyas Iyer
Captain Shreyas Iyer has scored a total of 290 runs in his 9 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 36.25. Rajasthan 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 eight matches he has played. The Right arm Fast bowler has already picked up 14 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For KOL vs RR
- Wicketkeepers:Â Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
- Batters:Â Shreyas Iyer, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Venkatesh Iyer
- All-rounders:Â Andre Russell, Ravichandran Ashwin
- Bowlers:Â Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Prasidh Krishna
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Yuzvendra Chahal
- Vice-Captain:Â Shreyas Iyer
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For KOL vs RR
- Wicketkeepers:Â Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
- Batters:Â Shreyas Iyer, Shimron Hetmyer, Nitish Rana
- All-rounders:Â Sunil Narine, Ravi Ashwin, Riyan Parag
- Bowlers:Â Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Trent Boult
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Jos Buttler
- Vice-Captain:Â Umesh Yadav
KOL vs RR Probable XI
Kolkata Knight Riders:Â Aaron Finch, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Baba Indrajith (wk), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Harshit Rana
Rajasthan Royals:Â Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Daryl Mitchell, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, the Rajasthan Royals should be expected to win the match as they look to cement their spot in the top 4. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Kolkata Knight Riders can register the win in the KOL vs RR 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.
