Get ready for KKR vs SRH Dream11 action with our IPL fantasy cricket tips. Explore the playing XI, pitch report, and injury updates for match 3 of IPL 2024.
Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins make their much anticipated returns to the biggest T20 League.
Preview
The Indian Premier League 2024 gears up for a spectacular showdown in its third game as IPL 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad lock horns with two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders. Scheduled for Saturday, this match at Eden Gardens promises an electrifying encounter as Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc face off once again.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are entering the new season with significant investments, notably the return of Mitchell Starc after a nine-year hiatus. The left-arm pacer’s addition brings renewed hope to the franchise, coupled with the comeback of Gautam Gambhir, a revered figure at Eden Gardens.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) witnessed a standout performance by Harry Brook at the same venue in the challenging 2023 season. Pat Cummins assumes captaincy just weeks before the tournament commences, following a hefty investment by Kavya Maran to secure the Australian skipper’s services.
Weather Report
Location: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Conditions: Haze
Temperature: 24.0°C
Humidity: 73%
Squads:
Kolkata Knight Riders : Philip Salt(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Manish Pandey, Srikar Bharat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Anukul Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Vaibhav Arora, Dushmantha Chameera, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sakib Hussain, Suyash Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad : Mayank Agarwal, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Washington Sundar, Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Jaydev Unadkat, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Yadav, Mayank Markande, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Sanvir Singh, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Maharaj Singh, Nitish Reddy
Probable Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- VR Iyer
- S Iyer (C)
- N Rana
- RK Singh
- AD Russell
- SP Narine
- Mitchell Starc
- Suyash Sharma
- Varun Chakravarthy
- H Rana
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- TM Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- RA Tripathi
- AK Markram
- H Klaasen (wk)
- Abdul Samad
- Washington Sundar
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Umran Malik
Pitch Report
Eden Gardens has a history of delivering thrilling encounters with both bat and ball. Captains often opt to bowl first upon winning the toss. With three spinners in their lineup, KKR holds the advantage. Players like CV Varun and Suyash Sharma are expected to shine, while the new ball assistance will aid Umran Malik and KKR’s latest addition, Mitchell Starc.
Player Picks
- Pat Cummins (SRH | BOWL): With two ICC titles under his belt, Cummins’ appointment as SRH captain reflects his leadership prowess and bowling expertise.
- Rinku Singh (KKR | BAT): Singh’s stellar performances, notably his match-winning innings against Gujarat Titans, make him a formidable batting choice.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (KKR | WK): Gurbaz’s recent form and aggressive batting style make him an asset in the T20 format.
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH | WK): Klaasen’s ability to tackle both pacers and spinners with equal proficiency adds depth to the SRH lineup.
- Shreyas Iyer (KKR | BAT): The KKR skipper aims to silence critics with impactful performances, especially with the T20 World Cup looming.
Players to Avoid in Fantasy Sports Team
- Washington Sundar (SRH | ALL): Sundar’s inconsistent form and recent injuries raise concerns about his fantasy sports viability.
- Venkatesh Iyer (KKR | ALL): Despite his past successes, Iyer’s inconsistency in domestic cricket and absence from the national team make him a risky pick.
KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Heinrich Klaasen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen – Travis Head , Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh(c)
- All-rounders – Sunil Narine, Andre Russell , Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(vc)
KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Heinrich Klaasen
- Batsmen – Travis Head, Shreyas Iyer , Rinku Singh
- All-rounders – Sunil Narine, Andre Russell(c), Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers – Mitchell Starc(vc), Pat Cummins, Varun Chakravarthy