Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 54th T20 Match Prediction

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 54th T20 Match Prediction

“Kolkata Knight Riders” Can Be The Winner.

1. Team Ranking:

   The qualification battle has drawn immense interest from the fans in IPL 2020. Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals set to meet each other in the 54th match of IPL 2020 edition. The team who will triumph, will reach in the playoff. The losing team will still have the chance but they will face an extreme challenges in Net Run-Rate. Currently, KKR is sitting in the 6th position while RR sits in the 5th place in the IPL team ranking.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals is set to happen in Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. 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: 

   Both teams are inconsistent at their performances in IPL 13. Now, their fate is hanging for the next round. Both Rajasthan and Kolkata have won 6 out of the 13 matches in IPL 13 so far. This is the last game for both teams in the round-robin stage and this is the key match for them to qualify for the next round.
   

4. Head To Head:

   If we check out the head-to-head clashes between Rajasthan and Kolkata, no teams have the upper hand on anyone. KKR has a slight advantage. Both teams have played 22 matches so far. KKR has won 11 matches while RR triumphed in 10 matches. Another match ended with no result.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Dubai International Cricket Stadium is the largest stadium in UAE and this creates the perfect balance in the game for the batsmen and the bowlers. The outfield is fast and batsmen can play their strokes but hitting sixes is tougher than other venues.
   

6. Player Analysis:

   Batsmen Analytics

   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.

   Steven Smith of Rajasthan Royals has an AVG 37.44 and SR 128.95. Another top batsman of Rajasthan Royals – Sanju Samson has an AVG 27.61 and SR 130.21.

   Bowlers Analytics

   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.

   On the other hand, the top RR pacer Jofra Archer’s AVG 23.69 and Econ 7.53. Another Top bowler of RR Andrew Tye has an AVG 29.47 and his Econ 8.78.

   Rajasthan Royals earned a big win over Punjab and looking to carry this nice momentum in this upcoming match against Kolkata. But, KKR can expose them especially in bowling unit. Rajasthan’s bowling is very poor except Jofra Archer. Moreover, KKR has won the last five out of six matches against them. This could be vital too in this do or die game.

7. Point Table:

   Kolkata Knight Riders also acquired 12 points from 13 matches and NRR -0.467. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals earned 12 points from 13 matches and NRR -0.377.
   

8. Pitch Supports:

   Dubai International Cricket Stadium has a great pitch and a fast outfield which aids the batsmen but the large size of the ground also creates doubts in the minds of the batsmen. Fast bowlers have always struggled as there isn’t much on the surface for them and they need to use their variations well. Spinners have enjoyed a good run here as the ball tends to turn a bit here.