Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 8th T20 Match Prediction

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 8th T20 Match Prediction

“Sunrisers Hyderabad” Can Be The Winner.

1. Team Ranking:

   Two-time titleholder Kolkata Knight Riders is set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming match against IPL 2016 champion Sunrisers Hyderabad. Before the match, let’s check out the team ranking of both teams. KKR earned 5th place while SRH earned 4th place in the IPL 2019 team ranking.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad is set to happen in Sheikh Zayed Stadium – Abu Dhabi, UAE. IPL 2020 is happening in UAE due to the excessive amounts of COVID 19 cases in India. SO, there’s no home advantage for any teams.

3. Current Form: 

   KKR is under pressure due to the big-margin loss against Mumbai in their first match of IPL 2020. The loopholes in the squad are very much visible. On the other hand, SRH also got beaten by impressive Bangalore and will surely try to win this one. In whatever way, the current form of both teams is not that good as both of them have won 2 out of their last 5 matches.
   

4. Head To Head:

   If we check out the head to head results between the two teams, KKR is ahead of SRH. Both teams have played 17 matches in total. KKR has won 10 matches while SRH has won 7 matches.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Sheikh Zayed Stadium – Abu Dhabi is a nice venue for T20 cricket where the wicket is flat and the outfield lightning fast.
   

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.

   David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderabad has an AVG 43.17 and SR 142.39. Another top batsman of Sunrisers Hyderabad –Kane Williamson has an AVG 38.92 and SR 135.06.

   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 Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Rashid Khan’s AVG 21.69 and Econ 6.55. Another Top bowler of Sunrisers Hyderabad Khaleel Khursheed Ahmed has an AVG 17.11 and his Econ 8.59.

   The loopholes of KKR is clear. Their record-breaking purchase Pat Cummins failed miserably in the first match. The middle-order was totally shaky. SRH has a good batting unit and more perfect spinners for this ground of Abu Dhabi. KKR will have a big challenge to face.

7. Pitch Supports:

   The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is going to be flat, on the slower side, and without much bounce to offer. Spinners have done well at this venue without the dew but it gets tough to bowl when the ball gets wet. It will be like sub-continent type of pitch at all.