Webbed into the upcoming match where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Orange Cap holder Virat Kohli will once again be the attention of the matter. Scheduled for the 36th match, the game will be played at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Virat Kohli remains at the top of the run-scoring list with his staggering tally of 361 runs at an average of 72.20 being a testimony to his amazing performance. On the other hand, that is coupled with the fact that he has a strike rate in the middle overs of 135, which the critics worry about. The gifted Indian batsman has long been spotted batting a bit slowly against the spinners especially during the 1st to 4th over reversal of ball rotation phase, if he has got a good start with the ball in power play.
KKR, having secured four wins and suffered two losses in their six games so far, currently occupy the third position in the points table. On the other hand, RCB finds themselves at the bottom of the table with just one win in seven games.
The clash between KKR and RCB promises to be an intriguing battle, with both teams striving to improve their standings in the tournament. As KKR aims to consolidate their position in the top four, RCB will be desperate to turn its fortunes around and climb up the table.
Players like Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy have been very useful for KKR so far, and they have major contribution scores for the team. In a reversal of fortunes, RCB counted on Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Dinesh Karthik to wield their magic and propel them to victory.
The Eden Gardens, with the capacity to generate an overwhelming and patrons of the series, will enjoy another rollercoaster in Eden Gardens, an arena famous for its exciting environment and passionate fans, is expected to view another electrifying event between these two teams.
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