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Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with each other in the ninth match of the Indian Premier League 2023. Both teams will play this match at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on today from 7.30 pm. Royal Challengers Bangalore are coming off with a win in their campaign opener.
Whereas on the other hand, Knight Riders faced a defeat in their campaign opener. Now, both teams will be eyeing to win the match and maintain momentum in the tournament. Both Bangalore and Kolkata will rely on their key players in this all-important clash.
With said that, here we’ll have a look at three players to watch out for in this much-anticipated KKR vs RCB clash:
Virat Kohli
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Former RCB skipper and batting superstar, Virat Kohli played a sensational and match-winning unbeaten knock of 82 runs off 49 balls with six boundaries and five sixes to his name. He stitched an outstanding opening partnership of 148 runs with current skipper Faf du Plessis.
Virat might be a crucial factor for RCB if he continues his golden run of form with the bat in the second match against KKR. The 34-year-old could create a difference at the beginning of the RCB innings with his amazing batting excellence.
Faf du Plessis
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RCB skipper Faf du Plessis won ‘the Player of the Match award for his amazing knock of 73 runs off just 43 balls with five boundaries and six sixes with the wood. He was the key factor in Bangalore’s win against Mumbai Indians in their campaign opener.
He will be opening the innings for Bangalore with the former skipper and batting great Virat Kohli. Considering du Plessis’ current form, the management can count on him for another consecutive win in the 16th edition of the IPL 2023.
Andre Russell
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The veteran Caribbean all-rounder has enjoyed an amazing run of form both with the bat and the ball in the franchise T20 Leagues across the world. He has scalped 14 wickets in the last 10 T20 appearances. He could play a vital role for two-time champions KKR in their second match of IPL 2023 against RCB.
Russell has the capability of taking wickets in crucial moments and can also contribute with the bat during a tough run chase when it would be required. The Caribbean star might be a match-winning factor in the black & gold outfits.