IPL 2024 KKR vs RCB: Match 36 Dream11 Top Captain, Vice-Captain Picks And Player Stats

Andre Russell and Dinesh Karthik will be crucial to their team's chances in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be playing against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 36th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 21st at 3:30 PM IST. 

Before the match, here is a look at the essential player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you can avoid in this game. 

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KKR vs RCB Important player stats (Top Five)

KKR vs RCB Toss Factor

The wicket at the Eden Gardens has seen three games in the tournament so far. It has provided true pace and bounce, and the batters have enjoyed playing their shots here. This match will be a day game, and we can expect the spinners to play a part in it, especially in the first innings. 

Scenario: If Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss

• The home team will be looking to field first on winning the toss. KKR has a good spin department, and they will look to give them the best conditions against a top-heavy RCB batting lineup. Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh will be the crucial players in the KKR batting. 
• While bowling, KKR will depend on Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy to restrict RCB to an achievable total.

Scenario: If Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss

• Even though the RCB bowling team has performed miserably in the tournament, they will look to give their slower bowlers a chance in this day's game at Eden Gardens. Like KKR, RCB might also look to field first on winning the toss. If they are chasing, Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik will be the most essential picks from the RCB batting line-up. You can opt for players like Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, and these two batters. 
• Lockie Ferguson looked good with the ball in the last match among the other RCB bowlers. He could be a decisive pick in the fantasy contests. If and which spinner RCB keeps in their playing unit, he will be a good pick for the game. 

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KKR vs RCB Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

Scenario: If Kolkata Knight Riders win the match

Sunil Narine (KKR)

This West Indian all-rounder has been the most valuable performer for KKR in IPL 2024. Sunil Narine will carry the confidence of the century from the last game when he comes out to bat. Besides, Narine has an impeccable record as a bowler at the Eden Gardens. So. choosing him as the C or VC for this game might help you multiply your points in both innings. 

Andre Russell (KKR)

The West Indian powerhouse has made valuable contributions whenever he has got a chance. Andre Russell has the batting form with him and has also done well with the ball. Keeping him as the C or VC might be risky, but he will allow you to multiply the points in both innings. 

Scenario: If Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the match

Virat Kohli (RCB)

The Indian superstar has been the biggest asset for RCB in IPL 2024. In most games, Virat Kohli has stood as a lone warrior with the bat. He is currently the highest run-scorer in the tournament, and his form makes Kohli one of the game's prime C or VC picks. 

Dinesh Karthik (RCB)

While Kohli has fought a lone battle for RCB in the top order, Karthik has been doing the job in the lower middle-order. He is carrying significant momentum into this game and will be one of the safer C or VC choices. 

KKR vs RCB High Risk, High Reward

Angkrish Raghuvansi has impressed a lot with his batting in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Angkrish Raghuvansi (KKR)

The young Indian batter has impressed everyone with his batting antics in IPL 2024. But after the first game, Angkrish has not been able to convert his starts. He could be a highly rewarding choice for the fantasy contests.

Will Jacks needs to show is abilities as a batter in this game [x.com]

Will Jacks (RCB)

The English batter has yet to impress with his batting in IPL 2024. But Will Jacks has been in good form in the T20 format for the last 10-12 months, and he could be a game-changer in the fantasy contest.

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KKR vs RCB Stay Aways

Venkatesh Iyer (KKR)

This Indian left-handed batter has not fired with the bat in this tournament. Venkatesh Iyer has only one decent innings under his belt and is looking out of touch. So, staying away from him as a C or VC would be advisable. 

Saurav Chauhan (RCB)

Saurav Chauhan has yet to impress as a batter in IPL 2024. Given his current form, it does not seem likely that he will impact the fantasy contests as a C or VC.