Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 35th T20 Match Prediction

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 | 35th T20 Match Prediction

“Kolkata Knight Riders” Can Be The Winner.

1. Team Ranking:

   In the 35th game of Indian Premier League 2020, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders will face against each other. Both of the teams are in mini-crisis and gonna looking to bounce back. Hyderabad suffered a loss versus Chennai while Kolkata suffered a massive loss against Mumbai in their last game respectively. Now, they both want to win in this game. Currently, Sunrisers Hyderabad is positioned in the 5th place while Kolkata Knight Riders positioned in the 4th place of the IPL 2020 team ranking.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders 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: 

   The current form of both teams is not so convincing. Both teams have lost their last 2 matches. Both sides have had a similar trajectory as far as their form this season is concerned. KKR is suffering due to their batting inconsistencies while SRH suffering due to bowling reasons. KKR has won 4 out of 8 while SRH has won 3 out of 8 matches so far.
   

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 18 matches in total. KKR has won 11 matches while SRH has won 7 matches.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi is a big venue. The pitch here is however batting friendly and batsmen have scored lots of runs in the previous games. The outfield is fast and the ball races away to the boundary.

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.

   It will be a close contest as both teams have almost the same strengths and weaknesses. However, the chances of the suffering of KKR is bigger due to their bowling unit. SRH’s bowling unit is too much dependant on Rashid Khan. The win of KKR in the last encounter in this tournament will also give them confidence. Furthermore, KKR actually won three out of their last four games played at this venue and its large size suits them well.

7. Point Table:

   KKR has earned 8 points from 8 matches so far and the NRR -0.684. Sunrisers Hyderabad obtained 6 points from 8 matches and NRR +0.009.

8. 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 a sub-continent type of pitch at all.