IPL 2024, KKR vs RCB - Who Can Find A Way To Win For RCB? 3 Match-Winners for RCB

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis will be important for RCB in this game [AP Photos]Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis will be important for RCB in this game [AP Photos]

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

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru, currently struggling in this edition of the IPL, find themselves at the bottom of the points table. With six losses out of seven games, their campaign for this edition seems bleak. However, they are not ready to give up yet. They are determined to avenge their home defeat against KKR and put on a strong show in this game. 


Eden Gardens Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Stats
Numbers
Matches3
Matches won batting first1
Matches won batting second 2
Average first innings score197
Average second innings score197
Wickets by pacers
24
Wickets by spinners11

The wicket at the Eden Gardens has so far been batting-friendly. The wicket has provided true pace, and the batters have got full value for their shots. The RCB batters will enjoy the surface here, especially when the ball is hard and new, as they play in similar sort of conditions in their home ground. However, the RCB management needs to remain wary of the fact that the spinners might get a bit of help from this wicket, and that could be a big threat for them. 


Three match winners for RCB

Virat Kohli

The Indian superstar has been in great personal form in the tournament. Virat Kohli has scored 361 runs in the tournament in seven innings and is currently the highest run scorer. Once again, it will be upon him to provide a solid start to his team so that they can put up a fight. Kohli has a hundred at the Eden Gardens in IPL, and he would be happy to repeat the antics from that game, having a positive impact on his team. 

Faf du Plessis

Besides Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis has looked in a bit of rhythm from the RCB top-order. The RCB skipper has scored 232 runs in seven innings and will carry the momentum of a brilliant knock in the last game. A lot will depend on the opening duo to give them a chance in this match. 

Dinesh Karthik

After the top two it has all been Dinesh Karthik in the RCB batting line-up. The wicket-keeper batter has looked in fine touch, as he has scored 226 runs in six innings. Karthik will also have the advantage of knowing the conditions from close quarters from his time at KKR. So, he can play an impactful knock once again and be the match-winner for RCB.