IPL Match 9 Prediction: KKR vs RCB, 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first game, while Kolkata Knight Riders dropped their opener.

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore will square off in Match 9 of the IPL, 2023.

In their opening match against Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders got off to a terrible start, losing by seven runs using the DLS technique. Punjab Kings scored 191 runs for the loss of five wickets, with Tim Southee leading the KKR bowlers with two spoils.

Before the game was called off due to rain, KKR managed to reply with a total of 146/7 in 16 overs. Ultimately, Punjab was victorious. In this competition, they would be attempting to recover more powerfully.

In contrast, Royal Challengers Bangalore had a strong start to IPL 2023, beating the Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in their first game.

Mumbai scored 171/7 after being asked to play first. Later, Kohli and du Plessis took control of the game with the bat, each hitting an unbeaten half-century to help RCB win easily with 22 balls remaining.

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KKR vs RCB Match Details

Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Match 9
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Time: 7:30 PM (IST) | 2:00 PM (GMT) | 7:30 PM (Local)
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

KKR vs RCB Pitch Report

There will be plenty of runs available for the batsmen on the surface at Eden Gardens, which is predicted to be a belter. Teams that bowl first have had more success in T20 games played at this location, according to the venue’s past. The squad that wins the toss will probably choose to bowl first as a result.

KKR vs RCB Predicted Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI

Mandeep Singh, Nitish Rana (C), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Anukul Roy, Umesh Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy are the players who make up Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s (WK) team.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing XI

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Michael Bracewell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Karn Sharma, Harshal Patel, Akash Deep, Reece Topley, Mohammed Siraj.

KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Records

Matches Played – 31

17	Matches Won	14
14	Matches Lost	17

KKR vs RCB Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

If Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) win the toss and opts to bat

KKR Powerplay Score: 35-45 Runs
KKR Total Score: 160-180
Result: Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match

If Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) win the toss and opts to bat

RCB Powerplay Score: 45-55 Runs
RCB Total Score: 180-200
Result: Royal Challengers Bangalore win the match

KKR vs RCB Live Telecast & Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?

Live Streaming: JioCinema
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network

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IPL 2023: Match 9, KKR vs RCB Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore?