KOLKATA: Morning does not all the time display the day. Consider Kolkata Knight Riders' adventure so far this season. After a powerful get started - 3 wins in their first four suits - the Knights are watching a imaginable early go out from IPL-12. A group which was once a number of the most sensible two all over the primary fortnight, is languishing in 6th place after losing 5 suits at the trot.
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Back for their ultimate set of house suits, KKR will thus be determined to turn things round once they face Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.
The Royals have fared worse and occupy seventh place with simply six points in 10 games. They have not appeared menacing this season and KKR beat them conveniently in Jaipur.
But with both groups in a equivalent scenario - neither can have the funds for to lose any of their ultimate four ties - it is expected to be a high-intensity conflict.
The hosts seemed to have misplaced the plot after taking place to bottom-placed RCB at the Eden ultimate Friday. They have been no fit for SRH in Hyderabad on Sunday after which, in a odd turn of occasions, the group ready in two groups in two different cities in the run-up to Thursday's fit. While the international contingent skilled underneath coach Jacques Kallis in the city, lots of the Indian gamers practised underneath mentor Abhishek Nayar at the KKR Academy in Mumbai.
Time could have come for KKR to try one thing different and it continues to be seen whether or not it yields dividends on Thursday.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have blown cold and hot this season. After Jos Buttler's departure, their batting line-up would possibly not have energy hitters at the most sensible, however in Ajinkya Rahane and Steve Smith they have got two constant batsmen who can lay the foundation for giant totals. Much to the pleasure of Rajasthan enthusiasts, Rahane made a powerful remark through hitting an unbeaten century (105*) against Delhi Capitals - albeit in a losing purpose - in the ultimate fit after being replaced as captain through Smith.
The group may even hope that 17-year-old Riyan Parag comes excellent, like he did in the five-wicket win against Mumbai Indians (43 not out in 29 balls) 5 days ago.
Bowling is a concern for both groups. One of the reasons for KKR's marketing campaign being in such a precarious state is as a result of their famed spin troika has did not deliver this time. So a lot so that World Cup-bound Kuldeep Yadav needed to be dropped on account of deficient shape. But with a deficient bench energy, the group management doesn't have too many choices to interchange for off form gamers.
Rajasthan's Indian pacers, Jaydev Unadkat and Dhawal Kulkarni, have been erratic because of which the group has did not shield respectable totals.
IPL SCHEDULE | IPL POINTS TABLE
Back for their ultimate set of house suits, KKR will thus be determined to turn things round once they face Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.
The Royals have fared worse and occupy seventh place with simply six points in 10 games. They have not appeared menacing this season and KKR beat them conveniently in Jaipur.
But with both groups in a equivalent scenario - neither can have the funds for to lose any of their ultimate four ties - it is expected to be a high-intensity conflict.
The hosts seemed to have misplaced the plot after taking place to bottom-placed RCB at the Eden ultimate Friday. They have been no fit for SRH in Hyderabad on Sunday after which, in a odd turn of occasions, the group ready in two groups in two different cities in the run-up to Thursday's fit. While the international contingent skilled underneath coach Jacques Kallis in the city, lots of the Indian gamers practised underneath mentor Abhishek Nayar at the KKR Academy in Mumbai.
Time could have come for KKR to try one thing different and it continues to be seen whether or not it yields dividends on Thursday.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have blown cold and hot this season. After Jos Buttler's departure, their batting line-up would possibly not have energy hitters at the most sensible, however in Ajinkya Rahane and Steve Smith they have got two constant batsmen who can lay the foundation for giant totals. Much to the pleasure of Rajasthan enthusiasts, Rahane made a powerful remark through hitting an unbeaten century (105*) against Delhi Capitals - albeit in a losing purpose - in the ultimate fit after being replaced as captain through Smith.
The group may even hope that 17-year-old Riyan Parag comes excellent, like he did in the five-wicket win against Mumbai Indians (43 not out in 29 balls) 5 days ago.
Bowling is a concern for both groups. One of the reasons for KKR's marketing campaign being in such a precarious state is as a result of their famed spin troika has did not deliver this time. So a lot so that World Cup-bound Kuldeep Yadav needed to be dropped on account of deficient shape. But with a deficient bench energy, the group management doesn't have too many choices to interchange for off form gamers.
Rajasthan's Indian pacers, Jaydev Unadkat and Dhawal Kulkarni, have been erratic because of which the group has did not shield respectable totals.
Kolkata Knight Riders look to snap five-match losing streak
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April 25, 2019
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