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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Tips - Top of the table clash to spark excitement

By Siddhu Bharadwaj

15 Apr 2024

Siddhu Bharadwaj 15 Apr 2024

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals IPL match predictions to be played in Bengaluru on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30pm IST
KKR have won their last 2 home matches
Rajasthan have lost 8 of the last 12 matches against KKR

Home comforts for the Knight Riders? (Getty Images)

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals

Kolkata Knight Riders will look to ride on their home form to trip the high-flying Rajasthan Royals in an interesting match in the IPL 2024. This top of the table clash, which will be match #31 of the season, will be played at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday night.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
Head to Head
Kolkata Knight Riders Form
Kolkata Knight Riders Team News
Rajasthan Royals Form
Rajasthan Royals Team News

These two have been the pacesetters in the season so far, with the winner of this match likely to have an advantage in the bigger scheme of things. I am backing Kolkata to retain their home advantage.

KKR have won their last 2 home matches this season (IPL)
Rajasthan have lost 6 of their 10 matches at this venue against KKR (IPL)
Rajasthan have lost 8 of their last 12 matches against Kolkata (IPL)
Sanju Samson scored more than 38 in 4 of his last 5 matches against KKR (IPL)

Head to Head

There have been 27 matches between Rajasthan and Kolkata in the IPL so far. Of these, Kolkata has won 14 and the remaining 13 were won by Rajasthan.

The last six matches have been shared equally between these sides, winning and losing alternately. That included a nine-wicket win for the Royals last season at this venue.

Kolkata Knight Riders Form

The Knight Riders are second in the standings with eight points from five matches. They are coming off an eight-wicket win over Lucknow.

Phil Salt has been a revelation for KKR at the top of the order after coming in as a replacement player. He has 191 runs to his name with two fifties. Sunil Narine (167) has been used as a pinch-hitter with good effect.

The KKR bowlers have hunted in pairs, with two picking up six wickets each and four taking five each. All the bowlers have conceded more than eight runs and an over, though.

Kolkata Knight Riders Team News

The Knight Riders had a serene outing in their last match at this venue and could continue with the same team unless they wanted to try one of their bench bowlers.

Rajasthan Royals Form

Rajasthan Royals are at the at the top of the points tally with ten points from six matches, winning five of those. Their only defeat came against the Gujarat Titans at home.

The Royals are well served by the batting consistency of Riyan Parag (284 runs, SR 155.19), while captain Sanju Samson (264 runs) has been equally impressive.

With the ball, it’s the ever-consistent Yuzvendra Chahal (11 wickets) leading their attack. Trent Boult (six) has been a menace in the opening overs.

Rajasthan Royals Team News

Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin missed their last game with niggles, but the Royals should have them back for this one here. Nandre Burger should also be back in place of Keshav Maharaj.

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What time does Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals start?

This Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals match is being played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata at 7:30pm IST on Tuesday, April 16.

Verdict

Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals

Kolkata have shown that they have versatility in their squad to make the most of their home conditions. Rajasthan aren’t going to be an easy opponent under any conditions and are likely to put up a tough fight. It is the home team, though, that has a slight edge and could end up being the winners. I am backing Kolkata to win.