Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Predictions & Tips - KKR backed on home soil

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 13 Apr 2023

Ralph Staniforth 13 Apr 2023

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad predictions for Friday’s Indian Premier League match (15:00 BST)
Kolkata Knight Riders have won 5 of the last 6 head-to-head matches.
Will the Sunrisers be able to rise to the challenge

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KKR backed at home (Getty Images)

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Predictions

Kolkata Knight Riders take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens. The hosts will be in confident mood and will be expecting to beat their opponents who are searching for some consistency.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Predictions
Head-to-Head
Kolkata Knight Riders Form
Kolkata Knight Riders Team News
Sunrisers Hyderabad Form
Sunrisers Hyderabad Injuries

Kolkata Knight Riders have won 2 of their last 3 matches.
Kolkata Knight Riders have won 5 of the last 6 head-to-head matches.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have lost 2 of their last 3 matches.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’ Rahul Tripathi has scored 74 and 34 in his last 2 innings.

Head-to-Head

Kolkata Knight Riders have a 15-8 advantage in 23 matches between the sides.

KKR won the most recent fixture by 54 runs.

Kolkata Knight Riders Form

Kolkata Knight Riders had a disappointing season last year but have had a good start to this season with two wins from their three matches.

An opening round loss to Punjab Kings by seven runs preceded a brilliant 81-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The last result for the side was a three wicket win against Gujarat Titans. Venkatesh Iyer stole the show with a superb 83 in the second innings as KKR claimed a dramatic win as Rinku Sing smashed five sixes in the last over as KKR chased down a mammoth 205 run target off the last ball.

Kolkata Knight Riders Team News

We expect the same team to run out for this one given their current form. Shreyas Iyer continues to be side-lined with injury.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Form

Sunrisers Hyderabad were disappointing as well last season as they finished in third last. This season has seen them get off to a rocky start with only one win from their three matches.

Rajasthan Royals were their first opponents this season in a match that the Sunrisers would lose by 72 runs. A 5-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants would follow in the second match.

The boys from Hyderabad claimed an eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in their most recent match. A fine 74 by Rahul Tripathi allowed the Sunrisers to chase down a modest 144 run target set by Punjab thanks to a fine bowling display. The Sunrisers chased the target down with little trouble.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Injuries

The team will be announced at the toss but they should have the same selection available for this one.

Verdict

Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad

I am tipping Kolkata Knight Riders to continue their good form with a win at home. Sunriser’s Rahul Tripathi looks to have found some form and I am backing him to cover his total runs market.

KKR Win

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