IPL 2024 Match 3: KKR vs SRH Pitch Report, Dream11 Prediction, Last Match Scorecard and Head-To-Head Record

Today, Kolkata Knight Riders will kick off their IPL 2024 campaign with a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The match will be hosted at KKR’s home ground, Eden Gardens. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad are prepared for a fresh start under new skipper Pat Cummins. On the other hand, KKR is gearing up for another season with Shreyas Iyer at the helm as the skipper.

Sunrisers Hyderabad had a forgettable season last year as they only managed to win 4 games during the league stage, finishing at the bottom of the table. On the other hand, KKR finished in the 7th position with 12 points, failing to qualify for the playoffs.

KKR vs SRH Pitch Report

The venue is regarded as a paradise for batsmen. It’s going to be challenging to defend a total here, so the team winning the toss may opt to bowl first. A team will aim to post a minimum of 180 runs on the board; otherwise, it will be challenging to defend. The average first innings total at Kolkata in IPL history is 165, indicating the batting-friendly nature of the surface.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Travis Head, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh

All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins

Options for Captain: Marco Jansen, Rinku Singh

Options for Vice Captain: Heinrich Klaasen

Note: This Dream11 team is selected based on probable playing 11.

KKR vs SRH Head-To-Head Record in IPL History

KKR vs SRH Last Match Scorecard

Both sides last clashed in the IPL 2023 season at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad, where KKR emerged winner with a narrow 5-run margin.