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KKR Ready to Take on Struggling RCB in IPL Clash at Eden Gardens

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are gearing up to face off against struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a crucial IPL showdown at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium.

With Kolkata positioned at number 2 on the points table due to their strong performance, RCB finds themselves at the bottom with just one win in seven matches.

KKR and RCB have a history of intense matches, having faced each other 33 times in the past, with Kolkata winning 19 and Bengaluru 14.

At Eden Gardens, where the match will take place, KKR has won 7 out of the 11 matches against RCB, providing them with a slight home advantage.

The top players to watch out for include Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Dinesh Karthik, Alzarri Joseph, Glenn Maxwell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, and Harshit Rana.

Both teams will be aiming to secure a victory in this crucial encounter, with Kolkata looking to bounce back from their last-ball defeat against Rajasthan Royals.

The temperatures in Kolkata are soaring, with the real feel expected to be around 42 degrees Celsius, adding an extra challenge to the players during the match.

According to Google’s win probability, Kolkata holds a 56% chance of emerging victorious in this match against RCB.

Rachel Adams

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