It will be a test of two opposite captains as Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Eoin Morgan’s Kolkata Knight Riders at the IPL Eliminator in Sharjah on Monday, October 11. RCB will go into this match with a lot of confidence once they are safe. Last ball win against Delhi Capitals in their last league match.
KKR, on the other hand, have been in tremendous form since the start of the UAE leg and a stunning win in their last game against Rajasthan Royals saw them overtake Mumbai Indians and book a place in the playoffs with 14 points.
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On paper, both the sides are equally balanced and they have a well rounded bowling attack to get the job done. While RCB have been served well by Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal, Kolkata Knight Riders have the services of Varun Chakravarthy, Lockie Ferguson and Sunil Narine and all of them have been really successful in the season. Eoin Morgan’s form is a big concern and the captain needs to go ahead and contribute in this crucial match.
Virat Kohli, on the other hand, got off to a good start for the UAE leg but his form has slipped in recent times and he needs to bring his A-game to the fore against a potent bowling attack from Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Before this important eliminator, let’s take a look at the pitch and weather report of the RCB vs KKR match.
Pitch Report:
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch has been dull and slow throughout the season with plenty of support for spinners and slow bowlers and the batting has been a struggle. Dew can also have a bearing on the proceedings and hence the toss will be crucial.
Season
Sharjah is likely to remain warm and humid and there is no chance of rain. The average temperature will be around 40 to 42 degree Celsius.
Highest score at this venue: 215/6
Lowest score at the venue: 90/10
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