2017 IPL 49th Match Preview: Kings XI Punjab VS. Kolkata Knight Riders
The forty-ninth match of the 2017 IPL will be played between Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders on 9th May at 20:00 IST in Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. The match will be equally important for both the teams as it will ensure their chances to reach in the playoffs. Kolkata Knight Riders has been playing quite superlative in the IPL 10 so far, however, the team lost it match to Rising Pune Supergiant. On the other hand, Kings XI Punjab is also making efforts to make it through to the playoffs and win most of its remaining matches. Therefore, winning this specific is important for both the teams. Who will win? We’ll find out right on!
Reviewing the Performances of Both the Teams
Kolkata Knight Riders has been playing remarkable so far in the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League. The team is currently placed on the second position on the points table with 14 points and a net run-rate of +0.725. Team Kolkata has played 11 matches so far, winning 7 and losing 4. The team was playing quite amazing so far. However, KKR lost its last match to Rising Pune Supergiant by 4 wickets. This put a halt to Knight Riders’ winning streak. On the other side of the match is Kings XI Punjab which has been playing average in the league so far. The team is placed on the 5th spot in the standings with a net run-rate of +0.292 and a total of 10 points. Kings XI has played 10 matches in IPL 10 so far, winning 5 and losing 5. In its previous match, Kings XI Punjab defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 19 runs. Therefore, Kings XI is looking forward to make victory in this match as well.
The Winners of the Match
Although Kings XI Punjab has got its form back, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders won’t be an easy task. And the same is applicable to KKR as well. Hence, this match will be full of thrill and excitement. No wonder both the teams will be striving to make a win, Kolkata Knight Riders seem to be more likely to win this match.
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