Today’s IPL 2021 playoffs fixture will take place between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. This match will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium at 7:30 pm IST and the winner of this Eliminator will continue their quest for the glory of this season’s IPL.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB is on a back of an impressive last-ball win over Delhi Capitals in their last game. Hence they will be confident as they enter in a do or die game against Kolkata. However, Virat Kohli and Abd’s form lately has been a concern as they have not been able to score big. On the other hand, Srikar Bharat’s brilliant display at number three and Maxwell’s consistency is good news for the Bangalore side.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders had an unbelievable phase two of IPL 2021 as they won five out of their seven fixtures to finish fourth in the league. With Russell coming back from injury, Kolkata have received a great boost. Moreover, their bowling unit has come together and are restricting the run flow.
Prediction for the IPL 2021 Match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders
RCB’s bowling attack has performed well in the UAE phase but they have often leaked runs in the powerplay. Whereas Kolkata has a good balance in their bowling attack and the return of Russell will solve most of their problems. Hence it is likely that Kolkata will win this eliminator and move ahead.
Fantasy XI for the Eliminator 1 of the IPL 2021 Match
Harshal Patel 10 Cr
Harshal Patel who is the current purple cap holder has performed exceptionally well this season. The fast bowler has been extremely crucial for Bangalore in the death overs and his variations will come handy on a two faced Sharjah pitch.
Shivam Mavi
Mavi has been brilliant since coming into the KKR side in phase two. Especially in the last few games, the fast bowler has picked up six wickets and his side will hope that he continues picking up vital breakthroughs
K Srikar Bharat 8.5 Cr
RCB have finally found someone a Indian batsman at number three who can play some match-winning innings. His knock of 78 is a perfect example why the wicket keeper batsman is in this lineup.
Glenn Maxwell 10 Cr (Captain)
RCB would have been in trouble if not for Maxwell’s blistering form. The Aussie all rounder is
Yuzvendra Chahal 9 Cr
Chahal’s leg spin could trouble the right handed batsmens of Kolkata Knight Riders. He also has a good record against him and his current form makes it very hard to not include in the fantasy XI.
Lockie Ferguson 9 Cr
The Kiwi bowler has been instrumental in the bowling department during the absence of Russell. He has taken several important breakthroughs for KKR this season. Moreover, his ability to bowl workers could stop the run flow and help Kolkata win.
Venkatesh Iyer 9.5 Cr (Vice Captain)
I have chosen Iyer as the vice captain mainly because of his all round capabilities. The opener has given KKR good starts and has even picked up some crucial wickets throughout this phase of IPL 2021.
Daniel Christian 8 Cr
Christian’s inclusion is mainly due to his current wicket-taking form. Moreover, he is a budget player that can give good amount of points in any departmen.
Shakib Al Hasan 9 Cr
Shakib Al hasan has been very economical and has picked wickets after getting picked in the last two games. Therefore I have picked because he can trouble the Bangalore Batmen with his left arm spin.
Rahul Tripathi 9 Cr
Tripathi can adapt to situations very quickly and take an aggressive approach in order to score runs at a faster pace. Another reason to include him is Rahul’s innings against RCB in their second meeting in phase two.
Shubhman Gill 8.5 Cr
Gill was brilliant in the last game as he scored 56 against RR. I have picked him because he can take advantage of Rcb’s inability to pick up early wickets and give a good start to Kolkata.
