KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Match 42 - Fantasy Cricket tips, Teams, Head to Head, Eden Gardens Pitch Report (2024)

KKR vs PBKS (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings), Match 42 - Match Information

Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 42
Date: 26th April 2024
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

KKR vs PBKS (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings), Match 42 Preview

Kolkata Knight Riders have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Punjab Kings have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table.

Both teams last played against each other in the Match 53 of the Indian T20 League, 2023 where Varun Chakaravarthy scored the highest fantasy points for Kolkata Knight Riders with 101 match fantasy points while Shikhar Dhawan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Punjab Kings with 80 match fantasy points.

In the last match (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Last Match Scorecard) played by Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 1 run. The top fantasy player for Kolkata Knight Riders was Andre Russell who scored 116 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Gujarat Titans, Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Punjab Kings was Harshal Patel who scored 95 fantasy points.

KKR vs PBKS, Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 177 runs. The pitch at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Temperature is expected to be around 33.06 ^°C and humidity is expected to be around 66%. Winds at a speed of 7.11 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

KKR vs PBKS, Head to Head

In the 32 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Shikhar Dhawan

   Shikhar Dhawan is a Batter and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 14, 1, 70, 45, 22 runs averaging 30.4 per match.

2. Ashutosh Rambabu Sharma

   Ashutosh Sharma is a Batter and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Ashutosh Sharma is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 3, 61, 31, 33, 31 runs at an average of 39.8 per match.

3. Philip Dean Salt

   Phil Salt is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Phil Salt has scored 165 runs averaging 41.3 per match.

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KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Varun Chakravarthy Vinod

   Varun Chakaravarthy is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player bowls leg break googly and in the last 5 matches Varun Chakaravarthy has taken 7 wickets at an average of 23. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 1, 0, 2, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches Varun Chakaravarthy played here and has taken 1, 2, 1, 1, 1 wickets.

2. Kagiso Rabada

   Kagiso Rabada can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches Kagiso Rabada has taken 3 wickets at an average of 33.3. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 2, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Kagiso Rabada played here and has taken 4 wickets.

3. Harsh*t Pradeep Rana

   Harsh*t Rana is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Harsh*t Rana has taken 9 wickets at an average of 20.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches Harsh*t Rana played here and has taken 2, 2, 0, 3, 1 wickets.

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Andre Dwayne Russell

   Andre Russell is an All Rounder and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 27, 0, 13, 0, 0 runs at an average of 40 per match. Andre Russell also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets, averaging at 14.5 wickets per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Andre Russell played here and has taken 4 wickets.

2. Samuel Matthew Curran

   Sam Curran can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 3 matches Sam Curran has scored 20, 0, 0, 6, 6 runs at an average of 13 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling left-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 16.8 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

3. Sunil Philip Narine

   Sunil Narine is an All Rounder and has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Sunil Narine is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 119 runs at an average of 59.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets at an average of 16.2 per match. Sunil Narine has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

The Top Point Getters for Kolkata Knight Riders are Andre Russell with 116 match fantasy points. Phil Salt with 83 match fantasy points and Shreyas Iyer with 73 match fantasy points.

The Top Point Getters for Punjab Kings are Harshal Patel with 95 match fantasy points. Liam Livingstone with 75 match fantasy points and Sam Curran with 59 match fantasy points.

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Andre Dwayne Russell

   Andre Russell is an All Rounder and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Andre Russell is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 27, 0, 13, 0, 0 runs at an average of 40 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 1 wickets, averaging at 14.5 wickets per match. Andre Russell has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 1 wickets.

2. Shikhar Dhawan

   Shikhar Dhawan is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Shikhar Dhawan has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 152 runs averaging 30.4 per match.

3. Samuel Matthew Curran

   Sam Curran is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sam Curran has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 26 runs at an average of 13 per match. Sam Curran also bowls decently, bowling left-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 16.8 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

4. Sunil Philip Narine

   Sunil Narine is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Sunil Narine is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 10, 0, 109, 0, 0 runs averaging 59.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 16.2 wickets per match. Sunil Narine has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 2, 1 wickets.

5. Ashutosh Rambabu Sharma

   Ashutosh Sharma can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Ashutosh Sharma has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 159 runs at an average of 39.8 per match.

KKR vs PBKS Squad Information

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Squad: Manish Pandey, Mitchell Starc, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Dushmantha Chameera, KS Bharat, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Phil Salt, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sherfane Rutherford, Varun Chakaravarthy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chetan Sakariya, Vaibhav Arora, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Harsh*t Rana, Allah Ghazanfar, Sakib Hussain and Suyash Sharma

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad: Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Woakes, Rilee Rossouw, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Singh, Harshal Patel, Tanay Thyagarajan, Jonny Bairstow, Sikandar Raza, Shashank Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Atharva Taide, Ashutosh Sharma, Vidwath Kaverappa, Prabhsimran Singh, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Shivam Singh, Vishwanath Singh and Prince Choudhary

Wicket-Keepers: Phil Salt and Prabhsimran Singh

Batters: Ashutosh Sharma and Shreyas Iyer

All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Sam Curran and Sunil Narine

Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshal Patel, Harpreet Brar and Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Arshdeep Singh

Vice-Captain: Andre Russell