Match 53 of the Indian T20 League, 2023 has Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Punjab Kings. The match will be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 8th May 2023 at 07:30 PM IST.
KKR vs PBKS (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings), Match 53 - Match Information
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 53
Date: 8th May 2023
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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KKR vs PBKS, Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 174 runs.
Weather Report for Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Temperature is expected to be around 35.46 °C with 43% humidity. 5.42 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 64% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
KKR vs PBKS, Head to Head
In the 31 matches played between these 2 teams, Bowler of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitish Rana | 5 | 125 | 25 | 2 | 0.4 | 42, 4, 48, 27, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 5 | 166 | 33.2 | 0 | 0 | 30, 28, 1, 8, 99 | - |
| Jason Roy | 5 | 186 | 37.2 | 0 | 0 | 20, 56, 61, 43, 6 | - |
- Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana is a Batter and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 125 runs averaging 25 per match.
- Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Shikhar Dhawan has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 30, 28, 1, 8, 99 runs at an average of 33.2 per match.
- Jason Jonathan Roy
Jason Roy is a Batter and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Jason Roy is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 186 runs at an average of 37.2 per match.
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 1, 0, 3, 1, 2 |
| Nathan Ellis | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 2, 1, 1, 0, 4 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 1, 4, 1 |
- Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod
Varun Chakaravarthy is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Varun Chakaravarthy bowls leg break googly and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 1, 0, 3, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches Varun Chakaravarthy played here and has taken 7 wickets.
- Nathan Ellis
Nathan Ellis can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Nathan Ellis has taken 2, 1, 1, 0, 4 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh is a Bowler and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls left-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 1, 1, 1, 4, 1 wickets at an average of 1.6. Arshdeep Singh has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 3, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 24, 34, 1, 9, 38 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | 0 | 7, 11, 31, 20, 0 | - |
| Liam Livingstone | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 82, 40, 23, 10, 2 | 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
- Andre Dwayne Russell
Andre Russell can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Andre Russell has scored 106 runs at an average of 21.2 per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Venkatesh Iyer has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 7, 11, 31, 20, 0 runs averaging 13.8 per match.
- Liam Stephen Livingstone
Liam Livingstone is an All Rounder and has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Liam Livingstone is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 82, 40, 23, 10, 2 runs averaging 31.4 per match.
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KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Livingstone | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 82, 40, 23, 10, 2 | 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Andre Russell | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 24, 34, 1, 9, 38 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 5 | 160 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 49, 21, 24, 25, 41 | - |
| Rinku Singh | 5 | 142 | 28.4 | 0 | 0 | 46, 19, 18, 53, 6 | - |
| Shardul Thakur | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 8, 0, 13, 12, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Nathan Ellis | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 2, 1, 1, 0, 4 |
The Top Point Getters for Kolkata Knight Riders are Andre Russell with 78 match fantasy points. Rinku Singh with 70 match fantasy points and Shardul Thakur with 63 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Punjab Kings are Liam Livingstone with 115 match fantasy points. Jitesh Sharma with 72 match fantasy points and Nathan Ellis with 54 match fantasy points.
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitish Rana | 5 | 125 | 25 | 2 | 0.4 | 42, 4, 48, 27, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Andre Russell | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 24, 34, 1, 9, 38 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 5 | 166 | 33.2 | 0 | 0 | 30, 28, 1, 8, 99 | - |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | 0 | 7, 11, 31, 20, 0 | - |
| Jason Roy | 5 | 186 | 37.2 | 0 | 0 | 20, 56, 61, 43, 6 | - |
- Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Nitish Rana is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 125 runs averaging 25 per match.
- Andre Dwayne Russell
Andre Russell is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Andre Russell is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 106 runs averaging 21.2 per match. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches Andre Russell played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches Shikhar Dhawan has scored 30, 28, 1, 8, 99 runs averaging 33.2 per match.
- Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Venkatesh Iyer has scored 7, 11, 31, 20, 0 runs at an average of 13.8 per match.
- Jason Jonathan Roy
Jason Roy can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Jason Roy has scored 20, 56, 61, 43, 6 runs averaging 37.2 per match.
KKR vs PBKS Squad Information
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Squad: Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Mandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Johnson Charles, Jason Roy, David Wiese, Shardul Thakur, Nitish Rana, Lockie Ferguson, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Narayan Jagadeesan, Anukul Roy, Kulwant Khejroliya, Varun Chakaravarthy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Vaibhav Arora, Aarya Desai, Harshit Rana and Suyash Sharma
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad: Shikhar Dhawan, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sikandar Raza, Baltej Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Atharva Taide, Vidwath Kaverappa, Prabhsimran Singh, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Gurnoor Brar, Shivam Singh and Mohit Rathee
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Shikhar Dhawan and Venkatesh Iyer
All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone and Matthew Short
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis and Varun Chakaravarthy
Captain: Nitish Rana
Vice-Captain: Andre Russell
KKR vs PBKS (Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings), Match 53 Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders have played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Punjab Kings have also played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table.
Indian T20 League, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Indian T20 League, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Arshdeep Singh was the Man of the Match and Andre Russell scored the highest fantasy points for Kolkata Knight Riders with 56 match fantasy points while Arshdeep Singh topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Punjab Kings with 85 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders Last Match Scorecard) played by Kolkata Knight Riders against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 runs. The top fantasy player for Kolkata Knight Riders was Andre Russell who scored 78 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Mumbai Indians, Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Punjab Kings was Liam Livingstone who scored 115 fantasy points.