Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 24th T20 Match Prediction

Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 24th T20 Match Prediction

“Kolkata Knight Riders” Can Be The Winner.

1. Team Ranking:

   This year’s IPL is producing consistent magnetic moments. Fans are thrilled all around the corner. Another excitement on the card as two Bollywood stars Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta’s teams are ready to fight in IPL 2020 edition. Before that, let’s check out the team ranking of both teams. Currently, Kings XI Punjab is positioned in the bottom place while Kolkata Knight Riders is positioned in the 4th place.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders is set to happen in Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. IPL 2020 is set to happen in Dubai, UAE due to excessive amounts of COVID 19 patients in India. SO, there’s no home advantage for any teams.

3. Current Form: 

   The current form of both teams is in a reverse position. While KXIP is struggling so badly, KKR is doing a fine job. KXIP began their IPL 2020 journey in a great mode but failed to live with that tempo. On the other hand, KKR started slowly and now in a great position. KXIP have won just a single match out of 6 while KKR managed to earn 3 victories out of 5.
   

4. Head To Head:

   If we check out the head to head stats, then we will see KKR is much ahead of KXIP. Both teams have faced each other 25 times so far. KKR have won 17 times while KXIP achieved victory for 8 times.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi is a big venue and batsmen need to use their muscle power to get the ball over the boundary rope.

6. Player Analysis:

   Batsmen Analytics

   KL Rahul of Kings XI Punjab has an AVG 42.06 and SR 138.16. Another top batsman of Kings XI Punjab – Chris Gayle has an AVG 41.14 and SR 151.03.

   On the other hand, Shubman Gill of Kolkata Knight Riders has an AVG 33.27 and SR 132.36. Another top batsman of KKR – Tom Banton has an AVG 29.54 and SR 154.16.

   Bowlers Analytics

   Sheldon Cottrell of Kings XI Punjab has an AVG 19.76 and Econ 7.47. Another top bowler of Kings XI Punjab – Chris Jordan’s AVG 24.83 and Econ 9.03.

   Hence, Pat Cummins of KKR has an AVG 29.35 and Econ 8.29. Another top bowler of KKR – Sunil Narine’s AVG 23.32 and Econ 6.63.

   The bowling unit of KKR is damn good while Punjab’s bowlers literally lost on the horizon. Moreover, KXIP is very much dependant on its opening partnership whilst the middle-order failed to live up the expectation. If such flow continues, an early exit is on the way for Punjab. KKR also has beaten KXIP for three times in the last four games. This will give KKR a huge boost up ahead of the game.

7. Point Table:

   KXIP has earned 2 points from 6 matches and NRR -0.431 while KKR has obtained 6 points from 5 matches and NRR +0.002.
   

8. Pitch Supports:

   Quick bowlers have a hard time bowling on the surface of Abu Zayed Stadium as there is nothing for them in there. Spinners on the other hand have enjoyed good success at this pitch.