Get ready for a clash of the titans as Royal Challengers Bengaluru lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in what promises to be a thrilling encounter at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium tonight. The stage is set, the stakes are high, and cricket fans are in for a treat as two of the biggest rivals in IPL cricket face off under the lights.
Pitch Report:
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is looking splendid under the evening sky. While the square has seen some action, the outfield remains in pristine condition. With relatively smaller dimensions, this ground favors big hits, making it a paradise for six-hitters. Seam bowlers may opt to vary their pace, taking cues from the previous game where they found success. Keep an eye on the cracks on the pitch, as spinners could exploit them for extra turn as the match progresses.
Toss Update:
Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and elected to field first. It’s a strategic move considering the nature of the pitch and the chasing advantage.
🚨 Toss 🚨@KKRiders win the toss and elect to field against @RCBTweets
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Team News:
KKR: One change for Kolkata Knight Riders as Anukul Roy comes into the playing XI.
RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stick to their winning combination and make no changes to their squad.
Playing XI
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
|---|---|
| Philip Salt (wk) | Virat Kohli |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Faf du Plessis (c) |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Cameron Green |
| Ramandeep Singh | Rajat Patidar |
| Rinku Singh | Glenn Maxwell |
| Andre Russell | Anuj Rawat (wk) |
| Sunil Narine | Dinesh Karthik |
| Mitchell Starc | Alzarri Joseph |
| Anukul Roy | Mayank Dagar |
| Harshit Rana | Mohammed Siraj |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Yash Dayal |