Hello and welcome to the coverage of the IPL Match 38 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Scorecard
Toss: Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bowl.
Preview:
The last time Calcutta and Hyderabad IPL met in 2015, it was 91 David Warner proved to be the difference between the two sides. On Monday, the two teams will land in Calcutta after playing their matches on Saturday. While lost Calcutta Bangalore in finish last on, Hyderabad triumphed table-toppers Chennai. In the last five matches between the two sides, Hyderabad Kolkata have defeated three times, and the advantage of playing at home certainly work in your favor. But after what happened in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, all that will have little impact.
Having released three wins in their last four games, Hyderabad have jumped to fifth place in the points table, just below Gautam Gambhir team that has a superior net run rate. The main reason behind their revival has been the form of Warner. The captain led from the front with five half-centuries in eight games, four of which have come in wins. On Saturday, cracked a superlative 28-ball 61 against Chennai that allowed his team to earn his highest total this season IPL – 192. Shikhar Dhawan has also done extremely well at the top, and Trent Boult, along with Praveen Kumar, He has led the bowling department too.
Calcutta, on the other hand, have hit a small fall afternoon. They did so to overthrow Chennai, but then lost ground in Bangalore. With only five more games to play, Kolkata will have to get their act in order to reach the play-off. Its top order has raised some concerns. Robin Uthappa unbeaten 80 against Chennai is the only 50-plus mark this season and needs for implementation and support your employer. The bowling is a little better, but Gambhir need to fix your dilemma four overseas soon. Les is shuffled too often – except Andre Russell – and this has prevented them from putting their best foot forward.
On current form, Hyderabad go into the match as favorites, but can not afford to have the defending champions lightly.
Team News:
Kolkata
His biggest threat is Warner. Remove them early win half the battle, and for that Morne Morkel will have to make their way back into the team. The height of South Africa has ruled Warner six times in international cricket and twice in the IPL. He is an ideal replacement for Pat Cummins, who has not quite grasped the brass ring, picking up only a window in the three games he has played so far.
Hyderabad
Giro actions Hyderabad has found it difficult to get going. Karn Sharma has four wickets in eight matches and the pitch Eden Gardens has always offered some purchase for the spinners. Perhaps the legspinner can bench to Parvez Rasool, who can also chip in with the bat.
Statistics:
Warner has the largest number of half-centuries in the IPL – 21, while his counterpart KOL Gambhir needs 70 runs to reach 2,000 runs.
