This looks set to be a high scoring game with scores in excess of 200 a real possibility. Teams like to chase at Bangalore, so the toss assumes special importance.
With both their West Indies import in fine form, Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab will be confident of a good show with the bat. It is the bowling department which is unpredictable and the one whose unit is good on the day, takes home the contest.
The last five contest looks a bit even for the two, but historically it is the Kolkata Knight Riders that’s has dominated. Playing in home condition would definitely be an advantage for KKR who would want to make it count.
After Jos Buttler’s inglorious dismissal in an IPL game between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals on March 25, the focus has shifted to ‘Mankading’ – Buttler’s mode of dismissal. This incidentally was the first time a player got out in this fashion in the Indian Premier League.
Delhi Capitals looked good against the Mumbai Indians, but the Chennai Super Kings may prove to be too tough a nut to crack given the experience and calmness the Men in Yellow possess.
Last season both these teams won one game each against in their clash, and a win in Delhi for either of them takes them to the top sport though its still very early days in the tournament.
Both teams have quality hitters and this makes Kings XI Punjab’s game against Rajasthan Royals a quite intriguing one from a neutral point of view as fans expect a close contest.
With so many stars on display, the crowd in Jaipur have a potential cricketing feast awaiting them.
The fans can expect a good game of cricket with a new look Delhi Capitals very unpredictable side to face. But Mumbai Indian at home will feel confident about their chances of starting off with a win.
They have met 22 times, with both sides winning 11 games each.
Both Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are touted to be title-favourites this season, but it’s too early to say that.
Sunrisers Hyderabad were Runners-up last season, something they would be wanting to change into winner's tag. As for KKR, they had finished third out of eight.
Its advantage Chennai in the IPL’s heavyweight encounter and Bangalore will really have to play out of its depths to win this one.
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