- Wednesday 24
- Thursday 25
- Friday 26
- Saturday 27
- Sunday 28
- Monday 1
- Tuesday 2
- Wednesday 3
- Thursday 4
- Friday 5
- Saturday 6
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds – Sunrisers to come out on top in close encounter
- Knight Riders face the Sunrisers in Abu Dhabi on Saturday
- Jonny Bairstow is in fine form and has a fantastic record against the Knight Riders
- Andre Russell hit 20 more sixes than anyone else in the 2019 IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad can get their season back on track with victory over the Knight Riders (Getty Images)
The Kolkata Knight Riders play the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi as they both look for their first win of the campaign. Both teams disappointing in their opening encounters so I expect this to be a very close encounter.
Kolkata Knight Riders Form
The Knight Riders lost their opening IPL match to the Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi by 49 runs. Mumbai scored 195 runs batting first and in response the Knight Riders could only manage 146 runs. Dinesh Karthik scored 30 runs while Pat Cummins had a late flurry, scoring 33 runs off 12 balls.
The Knight Riders will need more runs from their top order so that the likes of Andre Russell can play their natural attacking game later on in the innings.
Kolkata Knight Riders News
Tom Banton looks likely to get a chance to prove his worth after the Knight Riders struggled to score runs in their first match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Form
Sunrisers Hyderabad lost their opening 2020 Indian Premier League clash by 10 runs to the Royal Bangalore Challengers in Dubai. The Royal Challengers scored 163 runs batting first but the Sunrisers struggled to get any momentum in the chase.
Jonny Bairstow scored 61 runs to take them close but there was little else as the middle and lower order completely folded under pressure.
Sunrisers Hyderabad News
Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League. West Indies captain, Jason Holder has replaced him in the squad.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Surisers Hyderabad Head to Head
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won three of their last five matches against the Kolkata Knight Riders. When they met in 2018 the Knight Riders managed 159 runs which the Sunrisers chased down for the loss of only one wicket.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Odds
Kolkata Knight Riders are priced at 2.00 to win with the Sunrisers Hyderabad paying 1.80.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Up
Both teams come off defeats in their opening match. The Sunrisers look the more balanced side but the Knight Riders are not short of match winners in their side. The key may be how Andre Russell goes after showing his destructive nature throughout the 2019 IPL.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Stats
- Kolkata Knight Riders’ Andre Russell hit 52 sixes in the 2019 IPL.
- Kolkata Knight Riders’ Andre Russell scored the 4th most runs in 2019 IPL
- Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Jonny Bairstow scored 61 runs in his last match.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Jonny Bairstow scored 80 runs in his last match against the Knight Riders.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad FAQ
Where can you watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live stream online?
You can check out our live streaming calendar for the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live stream online.
Where is the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match being played?
The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match is being played in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
When is the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad being played?
The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match is being played on Saturday 26 September 2020.
Where can I get Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad free bets?
Get Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad free bets when you open a new betting account with an online bookmaker.
Verdict
I'm backing the Sunrisers Hyderabad to get the win here with Jonny Bairstow tipped to continue his fine form.
