KKR vs RR, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XIs And Impact Substitutes

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 31 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday, April 16. KKR have won four and lost one match in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. They are placed second on the points table with eight points. On the other hand, RR lead the points table with 10 points. Out of six matches, they have won five and lost one. With KKR breathing down RR's neck to claim the top spot in standings, let's delve into the predicted XIs ahead of this mouthwatering encounter.

KKR Predicted XI

Phil Salt (wicketkeeper)

Knight Riders opener Phil Salt has made a great start to his IPL 2024 campaign. With an explosive strike rate of over 150, the wicketkeeper-batter has scored 191 runs in five matches. Jacks will enter this contest on the back of an unbeaten 89-run knock that saw KKR home against LSG.

Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine will open the innings for KKR along with Phil Salt. The West Indies veteran has been on song with the bat and ball this season, scoring 167 runs and taking five wickets in five innings. His form will be crucial for KKR's success against RR on Tuesday.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Angkrish Raghuvanshi has had a decent run with the bat this season. He has scored 85 runs so far, including a half-century and boasts an impressive strike rate of 166.66.

Shreyas Iyer (captain)

Shreyas Iyer has been one of the key members in KKR's middle order this year. His presence adds stability to the batting lineup and provides crucial cameos when required. The Kolkata skipper has scored 129 runs in five matches.

Venkatesh Iyer

Venkatesh Iyer hasn't quite fired on all cylinders with the bat in recent matches but he does have a fifty-plus score to his name.