We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Rajasthan vs Kolkata Pitch Report for Today’s Match
Runs come thick and fast at the Brabourne Stadium, but in the process of doing so, wickets can also fall in a cluster. The pitch has produced sporting and thrilling games.
Time: April 18, 7:30 PM IST
Rajasthan vs Kolkata Probable Playing XIs
James Neesham played in place of Trent Boult who suffered a niggle. Although there is no official statement on his fitness, he was seen bowling in the nets.
Probable XI for Rajasthan: Jos Buttler*, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Rassie van der Dussen*, Shimron Hetmyer*, Riyan Parag, James Neesham/Trent Boult*, R Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen
Aaron Finch was included only because Sam Billings was unavailable for the match against Hyderabad. If declared fit, the Englisman should replace the Aussie skipper.
Probable XI for Kolkata: Venkatesh Iyer, Aaron Finch/Sam Billings*, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Sheldon Jackson (wk), Andre Russell*, Sunil Narine*, Pat Cummins*, Aman Khan/Sivam Mavi, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Power Players for Rajasthan vs Kolkata Match
With 272 runs at 68, Jos Buttler is the highest run-scorer of the season. His 18 sixes are also the most thus far. Talk about bonus fantasy points!
Andre Russell was the captain of the Ultimate Team on My11Circle in the game between Kolkata and Hyderabad. He scored an unbeaten 49 and took 2 for 20. Overall, he has scored 179 runs at a strike rate of 60 and taken 5 wickets at 14.
Yuzvendra Chahal has made the most out of every spell, taking 12 wickets in a mere 5 games. Given wrist-spinners have taken one four-for and three three-fors at the venue, Chahal is likely to be in the thick of things yet again.
Shimron Hetmyer has provided vital fantasy points in all five games. His scores read 32, 35, 42*, 58*, and 29. All this at a strike rate of 177.
Smart Picks for Rajasthan vs Kolkata Match
Sanju Samson has scored a meagre 32 runs in the last three games. He starts off his innings with a bang, but in the process of achieving more, throws away his wicket. He will have to manage his knock better.
Amidst ordinary batting performances by the Kolkata top-order, Shreyas Iyer has done a decent job. His 151 runs have come at an average of 30.
Before bowling at the Brabourne Stadium, Umesh Yadav was the highest wicket-taker. In the last two games here, he has taken 1 for 79.
Trent Boult has taken three two-fors in four matches. He swings the ball in the powerplay and then unleashes his variations at the death.
Nitish Rana has finally found his feet. He followed his quick 30 with a vital 54 against Hyderabad. More importantly, both knocks came at the very venue.
Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy will be up against power-hitters who fancy playing spin. For that matter, both have been ineffective in fantasy cricket, taking only 8 wickets between them.
Rajasthan vs Kolkata Match Preview
While Kolkata have lost both games at the Brabourne Stadium, Rajasthan have been performing hot and cold. That being said, the conditions favour Rajasthan’s brand of cricket. They have hard-hitters at their disposal and boast of an experienced bowling attack.
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