IPL 2024: Second-placed KKR look to dethrone RR from pole position
But it’s easier said than done as the Rajasthan Royals have been ruthless throughout the tournament, barring a minor blip against Gujarat Titans.
But it’s easier said than done as the Rajasthan Royals have been ruthless throughout the tournament, barring a minor blip against Gujarat Titans.
GT would be keen to move to the top spot with two points while KKR would be keen to register eight points and move closer to the Top 4 spot.
The security arrangement apart, an elaborate plan on traffic diversion at the behest of the Kolkata Traffic Police had also been put in place on match days to ensure unhindered flow of vehicles.
The Delhi Capitals restricted the Kolkata Knight Riders for 127 before chasing down the total in 19.2 overs.
Having lost five matches on the trot, the Delhi Capitals is in a grip of confusion and panic as they take on KKR in a do or die .
Uthappa had an ankle surgery that kept him out of action for four months. He went under the knife in London last October.
Karthik also feels it will be a different KKR team in the upcoming season with reinforcements like Carlos Brathwaite and Harry Gurney.
Since the Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to be held, tentatively, during April-May, the dates that have been announced on Tuesday are subject to revision.
Caribbean players Sunil Narine and Andre Russel were also retained by Kolkata.
All-rounder Yuvraj Singh was bought by Mumbai Indians at his base price of Rs 1 crore.