After two interesting games on Saturday, we will witness an exciting game between Sun Risers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. Both SRH and KKR are looking balanced. On the points table, KKR is better positioned compared with SRH, but SRH will be favourites in this match. Both the teams lost their previous game. KKR got a new captain in Morgan’s form, but the team is not into the victory arena.
Both the teams played 8 games each in the current tournament. SRH won 3 games, but KKR won 4 games. On paper, KKR looks better, but performance-wise, SRH is stronger. When SRH and KKR faced one another in their last game, KKR won the game. So, SRH will be aiming at winning the game to take revenge. Overall, both the teams played 18 matches in the Indian Premier League. Sun Risers Hyderabad won 7 games, and KKR won 11 games.
Teams wise, the top order batsmen are going strong, but the middle-order batsmen are still struggling to make a mark in the middle. The bowling department of SRH is still strong, even in the absence of Bhuvaneshwar Kumar.
On the other side, the KKR batting order is inconsistent. Until the batting order falls in place correctly, the team cannot be consistent. Bowling wise, the team is weak again. Narine’s absence is clearly evident in the team.
The match takes place at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. The game begins at 3.30 PM IST.