IPL 2024 KKR vs RCB: Match 36 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 36th Match [AP Photos]

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

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 prediction, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

KKR vs RCB Toss Update

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and they will be fielding first.

Kolkata Knight Riders Changes: No changes

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Changes: Karn Sharma and Mohammed Siraj are in the team.

KKR vs RCB Head-to-head Stats

The Kolkata Knight Riders and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played 34 matches against each other. KKR have been the dominant force in this face-off with 20 wins, while RCB have won 14. 

The latest face-off between these two teams was in the 10th match of IPL 2024 at the M. Chinnswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB batted first in the match, and primarily on the shoulders of Virat Kohli's 83 off 59, they were able to put 182/6 in their 20 overs.

Phil Salt and Sunil Narine got KKR off to a blazing start and put 80-plus runs on the boards in the first six overs. This literally ended the game as a competition, and even though KKR lost three wickets, they were able to chase down the target in 16.3 overs. 

KKR will be looking to repeat their performance from that game and solidify their position at the top of the points table. However, RCB will be eager to avenge the defeat and keep the rarest of hopes alive for them in the tournament. 

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KKR vs RCB Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens has so far favoured the batters. In four of the six innings played here in IPL 2024, 200-plus totals have been achieved. However, considering the troubles that the RCB batters had against the spinners during their last visit to Eden Gardens, the home team might opt to play on a surface that will suit their spinners more. 

Eden Gardens Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 3
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 2

Average first innings total: 197
Average second innings total 197
Highest total recorded: 224/8 by Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Lowest total recorded: 161/7 by Lucknow Super Gianst vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• In the last match played here, 447 runs were scored in 40 overs. This suggests that the batters will enjoy the surface and that there will be plenty of runs available. So, impactful batters from both sides will be the prime picks. 
• However, be ready to see the spinners impact the game more than expectations. A couple of spinners should be a must in your fantasy XI. 

KKR vs RCB Fantasy Cricket Tips

Kolkata Knight Riders Heavy Fantasy XI

• Sunil Narine has been the prime performer for KKR in IPL 2024 in this tournament, and he is a must-pick for the game. Besides Narine, Phil Salt has done well at this venue and could be a valuable addition to fantasy teams. Andre Russell has a great record against RCB and could be a decisive choice. 
• In the bowling department, Sunil Narine will once again be important. Along with Narine, Rana and Varun Chakravarthy could be useful choices. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Heavy Fantasy XI

• Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik have been the prime performers for RCB with the bat. You can pick all three of them, but at least two is a must. Going with some other batters like Rajat Patidar or Mahipal Lomror might give you an advantage in the grad leagues. 
• It has been a miserable show by the RCB bowlers so far. However, if Lockie Ferguson plays, he could be a valuable choice. If you are looking to pick more than one RCB bowler, Reece Topley could be the other one. 

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KKR vs RCB Winner Prediction

Form, history and playing conditions lead to the conclusion that KKR will win the match. However, RCB have nothing to lose from here, and that desperation could pull out a surprise performance from them. 

KKR vs RCB Top Player Picks

Sunil Narine (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 276 Runs and 7 Wickets in 6 Matches
• The West Indian all-rounder has been the MVP for KKR this season. With Sunil Narine’s efficiency of picking up points in both innings of the game, there is no way you can ignore him in the fantasy contests. 

Andre Russell (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 128 Runs and 6 Wickets in 6 Matches
• This KKR legend has looked destructive whenever he has batted in this season. Andre Russell can also bowl a couple of overs. Besides, Russell has a great record against RCB and that makes him a prime choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Virat Kohli (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 361 runs in 7 Matches
• The Indian maverick has been the biggest positive for RCB. Virat Kohli is scoring runs consistently, and if there is an option to select only one RCB player, it should be Virat Kohli. 

Dinesh Karthil has been in fine form in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Dinesh Karthik (RCB)

• IPL 2024 stats: 226 Runs in 6 Innings
• The veteran Indian keeper-batter has re-established himself as one of the best finishers of the league in IPL 2024. Dinesh Karthik has been consistent and has scored runs quickly, even under pressure. He will also be well aware of the playing conditions at this venue from his time with KKR. So, DK looks like one of the rare safe choices from the RCB side. 

KKR vs RCB Differential Picks

Lockie Ferguson (RCB)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 2 Wickets in 1 Match
• The RCB bowlers have been miserable in IPL 2024, so there will be few expectations from this department of the team. However, Lockie Ferguson has played for KKR before and has a good idea about the KKR pitch. So, if he plays in this game, he will be one of the differential choices. 

Phil Salt has good numbers at the Eden Gardens in IPL 2024 [AP Photos]

Phil Salt (KKR)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 201 Runs in 6 Innings
• It has been a hot and cold season for Phil Salt so far. However, he has looked good whenever he has batted at Eden Gardens. He seems to have adjusted well to this wicket and could, hence, be a decisive factor in the fantasy contests. 

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KKR vs RCB Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the expected nature of the wicket and the form of the player, a 1-4-3-4 or a 2-3-2-4 combination could be ideal for the game. 

KKR vs RCB Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Karthik
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvansi
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana

Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-captain: Andre Russell

Kolkata Knight Riders: 6 Players; Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 5 Players

KKR vs RCB Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik, Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders: Andre Russell, Will Jacks
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Harshit Rana

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Phil Salt

Kolkata Knight Riders: 5 Players; Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 6 Players