SRH vs KKR Dream11 Team Prediction of IPL 2019 First Preview -

SRH vs KKR Dream11 Team Prediction of IPL 2019: Preview

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders match. We are covering SRH vs KKR Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the T20 match. The match is to be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.

Sunrisers Hyderabad finally got a victory after three consecutive losses and are sitting in the fifth position in the points table. In the last match, They defeated CSK by 6 wickets. Bowling first, Rashid Khan bowled exceedingly well to restrict Chennai at 132 runs. Rashid took two wickets and was supported by pace trio of Bhuvi-Khaleel-Shankar. Chasing the target, Openers Warner and Bairstow played another match-winning knock of 50 and 61* respectively to ensure a comfortable victory for their team. Sunrisers Hyderabad will be determined to put a similar unison effort against KKR and take revenge for their previous loss in IPL’19.

Kolkata Knight Riders have lost momentum after a good start in IPL’19 and have lost their last four matches. They lost their last match against RCB at Eden Gardens by 10 runs. Bowling first, Russell and Narine were the only positives for KKR taking one scalp each to restrict RCB at 213. Chasing the target, Nitish Rana and Andre Russell played attacking knocks of 85* and 65 respectively but were ultimately left behind by 10 runs. Kolkata Knight Riders will hope to get into winning ways asap and upset SRH at their home ground in Hyderabad.

A good match can be expected between both teams.

When and Where:

SRH VS KKR, 38th T20, Indian Premier League, 2019.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad.
21st April, 04:00 PM

Venue Stats:

Average 1st innings score: 155
Average 2nd innings score: 147

Pitch is behaving quite slow and sluggish and is providing ample support to spinners.

Head to Head:

Matches played: 16
Kolkata Knight Riders: 10
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 06

Matches played in Hyderabad: 05
SRH: 02
KKR: 03

Squads:

SRH:
Kane Williamson (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, David Warner, Shreevats Goswami, Wriddhiman Saha, Jonny Bairstow, Martin Guptill, Manish Pandey, Yusuf Pathan, Deepak Hooda, Ricky Bhui, Abhishek Sharma, Vijay Shankar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Shahbaz Nadeem, Khaleel Ahmed, Siddharth Kaul, Sandeep Sharma, Natarajan, Basil Thampi, Billy Stanlake.

KKR:
Dinesh Karthik (C), Sunil Narine, Chris Lynn, Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Andre Russell, Carlos Brathwaite, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Prithvi Raj, Sandeep Warrier, Shrikant Mundhe, Harry Gurney, KC Cariappa, Joe Denly, Lockie Ferguson, Rinku Singh, Nikhil Naik.

Team News:

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

Shahbaz Nadeem can be slightly risky because of his expensive spell in last match. Abhishek Sharma can replace him.

David Warner and J Bairstow will open the innings. K Williamson, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda and Yusuf Pathan will follow them.

Vijay Shankar will play the role of allrounder. Rashid and Bhuvi can also contribute with bat.

Rashid Khan will lead the spin attack along with Nadeem/Abhishek and Hooda while Bhuvneshwar, Sandeep Sharma and Khaleel Ahmed will be the key pacers along with Vijay Shankar.

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Prasidh Krishna is in poor form and Sandeep Warrier can replace him in the playing XI.

Newly-recruited Matthew Kelly can also get a chance in place of Harry Gurney.

Sunil Narine and C Lynn will open the innings. Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana, D Karthik, S Gill and Russell will follow them.

Andre Russell and Sunil Narine will play the role of all-rounder. Piyush Chawla can also contribute with bat.

Kuldeep Yadav, Piyush Chawla and Sunil Narine will be the key spinners while Prasidh Krishna/Warrier will lead the pace attack along with Andre Russell and Harry Gurney. Nitish Rana can also bowl few overs of spin.

Probable Playing XI:

SRH:
David Warner, J Bairstow (wk), K Williamson (c), Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Yusuf Pathan, Rashid Khan, Shahbaz Nadeem/Abhishek Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma.

KKR:
Sunil Narine, Chris Lynn, R Uthappa, Nitish Rana, A Russell, D Karthik (C&WK), S Gill, Piyush Chawla, Harry Gurney/Kelly, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna/Sandeep Warrier.

They can shuffle their batting order. Russell can be promoted for big hitting.