IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Preview, Probable XI, Head-to-Head and Fantasy 11

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in one of the most crucial matches of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. The winner of this clash will put a foot forward for the fourth probable team to enter the playoffs. Currently, both the sides occupy the fourth and fifth spots respectively at the Points Table.

Last time when these two teams met, Kolkata clinched a nail-biting victory by two runs on the ultimate delivery of the game.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

With six wins in 11 matches, KKR have 12 points in their bank. Moreover, they clinched a comprehensive victory in their last encounter against Delhi Capitals. Nitish Rana and Sunil Narine did well with the bat while Varun Chakravarthy and Pat Cummins were amongst the wickets.

A win in this game will ascertain their spot in the playoffs to an extent. After a one-sided victory in the previous match, KKR will take the field with the same playing XI.

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)

Kings XI Punjab have five wins against their name in 11 matches. They have registered victories in their last four consecutive games to climb up the fifth spot in the Points Table. KL Rahul and co magnificently clinched their previous encounter, defending a paltry total of 126 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The current situation of Kings XI Punjab is somewhat similar to their opponents. If KXIP wins this game, they will surpass KKR to occupy fourth place in the charts. 

Match Details

• Date: October 26, 2020
• Time: 7:30 PM onwards (IST)
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Squads 

Kolkata Knight Riders Full Squad

Dinesh Karthik (c & wk), Shivam Mavi, Sandeep Warrier, Kuldeep Yadav, Eoin Morgan, Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine, Nikhil Naik, Manimaran Siddharth, Andre Russell, Lockie Ferguson, Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Siddhesh Lad, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Tom Banton, Chris Green, Rahul Tripathi

Kings XI Punjab Full Squad 

Lokesh Rahul (c & wk), Harpreet Brar, Ishan Porel, Mandeep Singh, James Neesham, Tajinder Singh, Chris Jordan, Karun Nair, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sarfaraz Khan, Sheldon Cottrell, Mayank Agarwal, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Chris Gayle, Murugan Ashwin, Jagadeesha Suchith, Krishnappa Gowtham, Hardus Viljoen, Simran Singh (wk)

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Ideal Playing XIs

Kings XI Punjab Playing XI

• KL Rahul (c)
• Mayank Agarwal
• Chris Gayle
• Nicholas Pooran
• Glenn Maxwell
• Mandeep Singh/Deepak Hooda
• Chris Jordan
• Mohammed Shami
• Murugan Ashwin
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Arshdeep Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI

• Shubman Gill
• Nitish Rana
• Rahul Tripathi
• Eoin Morgan
• Dinesh Karthik (c & wk)
• Sunil Narine
• Pat Cummins
• Kamlesh Nagarkoti
• Lockie Ferguson
• Prasidh Krishna
• Varun Chakravarthy

Head-to-Head: KXIP vs KKR

• Total matches played: 26
• KKR won: 18
• KXIP won: 8
• No Result: 0
• Tie: 0

Fantasy XI

Wicket-keepers:

• KL Rahul
• Nicholas Pooran

Batsmen:

• Eoin Morgan
• Chris Gayle (vc)
• Nitish Rana

All-rounders:

• Sunil Narine (c)

Bowlers:

• Varun Chakravarthy
• Lockie Ferguson
• Chris Jordan
• Mohammed Shami
• Ravi Bishnoi

Key Players

• Kings XI Punjab: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Mohammed Shami
• Kolkata Knight Riders: Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan, Sunil Narine

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