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IPL 2021 RCB v KKR: Dream11 prediction, fantasy tips & probable XI for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders

by Wisden Staff April 17, 2021 - 4:10pm 3 minute read

In the tenth game of IPL 2021, Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Kolkata Knight Riders – here are some Dream11 fantasy tips for the RCB v KKR clash.

RCB are currently at the top of the points table, having garnered two wins from as many games. KKR, on the other hand, are sixth on the table at the moment, having dramatically lost their last match against Mumbai despite being on track for the most part of the chase.

Head to head record

Overall: RCB 12 – 15 KKR
Since 2018: RCB 3 -1 KKR

Here’s the complete IPL 2021 schedule, along with TV and live streaming details.

RCB v KKR Dream11 fantasy tips

There’s no dearth of batting options to choose from, with enough top-order players to make the first half of the team. Among wicketkeepers, AB de Villiers is probably a better call over Dinesh Karthik, since he bats higher and has more chance of creating a bigger impact. Against KKR, de Villiers’ last three scores read 44, 63, 73*.
Mumbai Indians employed the short ball to contain Andre Russell in the previous game. For RCB, Kyle Jamieson could serve a similar role, and has done well to adapt to the slow pitches in Chennai.
Kolkata started with three spinners against Mumbai, and while they might hold back some of their spin overs to challenge RCB’s middle order, and it’s probably a good idea to have at least one of the three in your line-up.
Harshal Patel has been a bankable option so far and can be picked alongside one of RCB’s two spinners in Yuzvendra Chahal and Shahbaz Ahmed. Both could be at a disadvantage against KKR’s left-handed batsmen, but since Shahbaz can chip in with the bat too (he played at No.3 in the last game), it could be better call to have the left-arm spinner.