The Kolkata Knight Riders will face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a mouth watering encounter as the IPL resumes after a halt. The Knights will be buzzing in anticipation to get on the field and deliver a strong performance. The fans will be eager in anticipation as these two solid sides clash against each other in what promises to be a thrilling contest. KKR will be gunning to take the field and make a strong comeback as this important game inches closer.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

KKR lead the head-to-head record comfortably by a 20-15 lead and have been on top numerous occasions over RCB in the past. As we dissect the record further KKR hold a 4-1 record over RCB in the last 5 contested games. The Knights will be confident to bag another victory and display a tremendous performance as they move into this game with a distinct edge over their opponents.

PITCH AND GROUND CONDITIONS

For many years, the Chinnaswamy pitch has been a belter to bat on and a famous chasing ground. The home team have fared on the wrong side of the results many times in the past few years. KKR have a tremendous record at the Chinnaswamy Stadium as they have 10 wins in the 15 games they have played which will fill them with confidence moving into this game. However, over the last couple of years, the pitch has played a few tricks with extra seam and bounce which can be an interesting thing for both the teams to assess and adapt at the quickest.

KEY BATTLE: VIRAT KOHLI VS KKR’s SPIN GIANTS NARINE & CHAKARAVARTHY

Virat Kohli has been RCB’s best batter this season with 505 runs under his belt. For the home team, Kohli will be an absolute eye if they are to get ahead in the game, however, KKR have a weapon in Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy who have historically been able to best the legendary batter over the years. If anyone stands between Kohli and the runs, it has to be KKR’s spin duo as they will be aiming to dismiss the star batter at the earliest and help KKR get ahead in the game. A feisty and interesting battle awaits as they legends clash against each other.