Preview & Prediction: Match 12 (KKR v RR)

Where KKR has found a rhythm, Rajasthan will be facing a new pitch and conditions and their adaptability will be the deciding factor of this outcome.

Pitch

Dubai: Slower wicket with more assist to spinners.

Probable XI

RR: Buttler, Uthappa, Steven, Samson, Tewatia, Prayag, Gopal, T Curran, Archer, Unadkat, Rajpoot
Yashaswi is not expected to make to the XI
 

KKR: Gill, Narine, Rana, Karthik, Morgan, Russell, Cummins, Kuldeep, Varun, Mavi, Nagarkoti
 

Head to Head
Head to Head across seasons, both teams are locked at 50%

Year-wise, KKR has won the last 4 out of the 5 games since 2018.

 

Players Match Up

Steve Smith
-Avg of 23 vs Narine with 2 dismissals.

Sanju Samson
-Avg of 19 vs Fast bowlers since 2018. 
-Avg of 3 vs Fast bowlers this season. Both dismissals were against express bowlers.
-Avg of 13 vs Narine with 3 dismissals.
 

Jos Buttler
-Avg of 16.5 vs Legbreak with 6 dismissals

Dinesh Karthik
-Avg of 33.5 vs Legbreak but only 3.5 this season with 2 dismissals.

Fun Stats

-KKR wins only 37% games when Morgan scores 30+
-KKR win 80% of the games when Gill scores 50+

Fantasy Team

-Pat Cummins (Captain)
Hitting the right areas and back in form after a forgettable first outing, Cummins can pack a 3-fer on a usual day.

-Buttler (VC)
Buttler isn't the kind of player who stays silent for two innings on the trot.

Gill, Narine, Rana, Varun
Narine over Russell for bowling prowess and batting position.

Smith, Uthappa, Tewatia, Gopal
Uthappa is included because he will be facing his former franchise. These scenarios are always eventful.

Head to Head Records

Rahane & Watson have 300+ runs while Brad Hodge has most (10) wickets.