RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 36th Match
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RCB vs KKR Match Preview
Royal Challengers Bangalore will have the opportunity to take the top spot in the 2023 IPL table when they face the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 36 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. After losing two of their three games, Royal Challengers Bangalore responded with two straight victories. The previously mentioned team defeated the star-studded Rajasthan Royals by 7 runs to earn 8 points. Furthermore, RCB has played 7 games in the tournament so far and is currently in the middle of the pack. The Kolkata Knight Riders are currently on a four-game losing streak, with their most recent defeat coming by 49 runs to the Chennai Super Kings.
RCB vs KKR Match Details
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 36th Match
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru
Date & Time: 26th April 2023 at 07:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Jio Cinema
RCB vs KKR Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 179 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 161 |
| Win% batting 1st | 48 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 52 |
RCB vs KKR Pitch Report
Because of its fast outfield and shorter boundaries, the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium has been a good hunting ground for batsmen. Fast bowlers, on the other hand, will benefit from the predicted weather for Wednesday.
RCB vs KKR Weather Report
There is an 11% chance of rain during the game, with humidity peaking at 88% during the game hours. The temperature is expected to be around 31 degrees.
RCB vs KKR Last Five Matches
| RCB ( Royal Challengers Bangalore ) | W W L W L |
| KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders ) | L L L L W |
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | RCB Won | KKR Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
RCB vs KKR Probable Playing XIs:
Royal Challengers Bangalore Probable Playing XIs
Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Shahbaz Ahmed, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik (Wk), Faf du Plessis (C), David Willey, Suyash Prabhudessai, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Maxwell, Wanidu Hasaranga
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs
Varun Chakravarthy, Jason Roy, Umesh Yadav, Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana (C), Suyash Sharma, Kulwant Khejroliya, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Narayan Jagadeesan (Wk), Venkatesh Iyer
Topmost Picks for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction:
Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Virat Kohli – Contesting for the orange cap this season, Kohli has scored multiple half-centuries in the edition but got out on a golden duck in the previous game. In Match 36, he would be looking for redemption.
- Harshal Patel – Came in as an impact substitute in the last game, Harshal Patel took 3 wickets in his quota of 4 overs, giving 32 runs.
Top Picks – Kolkata Knight Riders
- Venkatesh Iyer – Not only has this Southpaw scored a ton in this edition but he is already the leading scorer of his team with 254 runs. He has smashed 16 sixes and 21 boundaries.
- Varun Chakravarthy – The young Indian spinner has been the best bowler for KKR, picking up 10 wickets while bowling at an average of 21.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team:
Dinesh Karthik, Faf du Plessis, Nitish Rana, Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Glenn Maxwell(C), Wanidu Hasaranga, Andre Russell(VC), Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Siraj

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team:
Dinesh Karthik, Faf du Plessis(C), Nitish Rana, Virat Kohli, Jason Roy(VC), Glenn Maxwell, David Willey, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Siraj

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain – Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis
Vice-captain – Andre Russell, Jason Roy
Wicketkeeper – Dinesh Karthik
RCB vs KKR Probable Winners:
We predict that the Royal Challengers Bangalore will easily defeat the Kolkata Knight Riders for their third consecutive victory. The latter team and its players have been inconsistent, relying solely on their middle order to win games. Furthermore, their bowlers have struggled to bowl consistently under pressure, and we all know that RCB has one of the best batting lineups in the competition. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bangalore are expected to win this match.
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