Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 46th T20 Match Prediction

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 46th T20 Match Prediction

“Kolkata Knight Riders” Can Be The Winner.

1. Team Ranking:

   IPL 2020 is entering its crucial phase as the shape for the next round is getting clearer. There are only 10 games remaining. Kolkata Knight Riders will face Kings XI Punjab in the 46th round of the IPL 13 match. Both teams just back from magnificent win respectively and it will be a great competitive match. Currently, Kolkata is sitting in the 4th position of team ranking while Punjab is placed in the 5th position.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab is set to happen in Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. 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: 

   Kolkata earned a vital and big victory over Punjab after a couple of disappointing performances. On the other hand, Punjab has been producing eye-raising performances after 5 losses at a stretch. Now, Punjab is without defeat for four matches and they are looking to maintain this winning streak. KKR has won 6 matches out of 11 while Punjab has won 5 out of 11 matches so far in IPL 2020.
   

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 26 times so far. KKR have won 18 times while KXIP achieved victory for 8 times.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Sharjah has been a high scoring field owing to its dimensions mainly.

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.

   KKR made some great changes against Delhi and got big impact. They were impressive in bat and ball. They also have more depth in bowling than Punjab. Moreover, the big victory over Punjab in the first meeting of IPL 13 will give them more confidence.

7. Point Table:

   KKR has obtained 12 points from 11 matches and NRR -0.476. Hence, KXIP acquired 10 points from 11 matches and NRR -0.103.
   

8. Pitch Supports:

   Sharjah pitch has slowed down considerably in the last few matches after the first 4-5 matches kept producing 200+ runs. We expect the runs to be around 150-170 runs in this match.