The Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in match no. 61 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The KOL vs SRH match will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
The Kolkata Knight Riders are currently at the bottom half of the points table with just 10 points to their name. They have been very inconsistent throughout the tournament and have won just 5 matches and lost 7 matches already. Similarly, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a very average and inconsistent tournament so far. They have managed to win 5 and lose 6 matches and are currently sitting in the sixth position on the points table.
Match Details
| Match | KOL vs SRH, Match 61, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, May 14, 2022 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
KOL vs SRH: MCA Stadium, Pune Pitch Report
The surface at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune tends to be a good wicket for batting. However, the spinners are known to play their part as the game progresses and can get it to grip off the surface.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the KOL vs SRH match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 35 – 24 degrees celsius.
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KOL vs SRH: Head to Head
Looking back at the last few encounters between these two sides, it seems the Kolkata Knight Riders have had the upper hand in the last 5 games, having won 4 out of the last 5.
KOL vs SRH Dream 11 Top Pick and Player Stats
Shreyas Iyer
Captain Shreyas Iyer has scored a total of 336 runs in his 12 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 30.54. Hyderabad 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 ten matches he has played. The Right arm Fast bowler has already picked up 15 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma has been in a really good form in this tournament. The left-handed Sunrisers batsman has amassed a total of 331 runs already in just 11 innings and will look to add more to the total.
Thangarasu Natarajan
Thangarasu Natarajan of Sunrisers Hyderabad has contributed very well to the team’s success in the nine matches he has played. The left-arm fast bowler has already picked up 17 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
KOL vs SRH Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Abhishek Sharma
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Aiden Markram, Sunil Narine
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Thangarasu Natarajan, Varun Chakravarthy
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Andre Russell
- Vice-Captain: Rahul Tripathi
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KOL vs SRH Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana
- All-rounders: Andre Russell, Aiden Markram
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Thangarasu Natarajan, Varun Chakravarthy, Umran Malik, Tim Southee
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Umesh Yadav
- Vice-Captain:Â Umran Malik
KOL vs SRH Probable XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sheldon Jackson (wk), Pat Cummins, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson (c), Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shashank Singh, Jagadeesha Suchith, Kartik Tyagi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Umran Malik
KOL vs SRH Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, Kolkata Knight Riders should be the favourite to win the contest. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Sunrisers Hyderabad can register the win in the KOL vs SRH 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.
