Kolkata struggle to revive season

Kolkata Knight Riders looks down and out as they take on Punjab Kings in the first match of the season at a ground other then Chepauk and Wankhede. The Ahmedabad pitch could be on the slower side and will further trouble KKR. It gives them odds of 1.95 to pull off a win in this match.

Punjab Kings might have problems in plenty, but none of it is with the potency of their batting line-up on true surfaces. Even if the Motera pitch takes turn, matches aren’t likely to be in the Chennai mould and high-scoring games are still expected. PBKS could capitalise on it, giving them odds of 1.76 to win.

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Overall records in favour of Kolkata Knight Riders  

Kolkata Knight Riders have won 18 of the head to head games while Punjab Kings have nine. In the last three seasons, KKR have four wins as against two by Punjab. But it’s still not been one-sided matches and we could yet see a good comeback in the season from Punjab.

RECOMMENDED BET: Punjab are a more balanced side, giving them odds of 1.76 to beat KKR.

The record is less important as current form and Punjab edge out Kolkata on this count after their latest shambolic loss on Saturday to Rajasthan Royals.

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Keep an eye on… 

Pat Cummins: The onus is on Cummins to step up with the ball with KKR continuing to bench Lockie Ferguson. Cummins looks listless, though, and against a quality batting line-up, he cannot afford another slip up.

KL Rahul: KL Rahul has basically looked to score runs, irrespective of team situation and it has hurt them so far. If Rahul can get them more runs at a quicker rate, that middle-order would do a lot better.

TIP: Kolkata have been slow in the powerplay while Punjab have capitalised better giving them odds of 1.76 to score more in the powerplay.

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