In IPL 2023, now there is not only competition but battle. Battle of playoffs. To win this battle it is necessary to score runs. The team whose batsmen will hit the ground will hit the ground. Will avoid being out of the playoff race. And, then the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals is very important from this point of view, in which there is no scope for defeat. The losing team will almost be out of the playoff race.
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In the points table of IPL 2023, the condition of Rajasthan and Kolkata is the same. The difference is only in the run rate. Rajasthan has also won 5 and lost 6 out of 11 matches played so far and the same graph is for Kolkata. Rajasthan's run rate is better than only Kolkata, so its place is also higher in the points table.
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Will clash for the first time
This is the first encounter between both teams this season. The match is on Kolkata's home ground, so the advantage will remain with him. Another reason for his advantage is back-to-back wins, in which the last win was recorded at Eden Gardens only. On the other hand, the situation in Rajasthan is not like this. This team has got only 1 win in the last 5 matches. The serious thing is that it has lost the last three matches in a row.
The condition of the Rajasthan and Kolkata team
Talking about both the teams, the return of Trent Boult to Rajasthan Royals seems certain. He did not play the last match due to injury. Whereas Kolkata Knight Riders make any changes, the scope is less. If Rajasthan wants to win this match, then its middle-order batsmen will have to perform. The biggest concern is about Shimron Hetmyer, who has scored just 35 runs in the last 6 innings. At the same time, Kolkata's batting has taken flight at the right time.
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How is the condition of the Eden pitch?
The match is on Eden, which will be full of runs. The average score at Eden this season in the first innings is 205 runs. Apart from this, there is a lot for the bowlers on the pitch here. So far this season, spinners have taken 31 wickets, while fast bowlers have taken 29 wickets.
