KKR vs KXIP, IPL 2019 Match 6 Key Players: R Ashwin to Chris Gayle to Andre Russell, These Cricketers Are to Watch Out for at Eden Gardens

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will play a second straight game at home, this time against the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). Before the Match 6 of VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019, the two teams won their opening games in fine fashion raising them the game just at the right time. Punjab, in particular, looked down and out against Rajasthan Royals (RR), but their bowlers came back strong picking a flurry of wickets towards the tail end. For KKR, it was the Andre Russell show with the West Indies all-rounder powering his team to a win with a match-winning knock. Both the teams are well balanced in terms of domestic and foreign players which should set up for an exciting clash. Here is a list of our top 5 players to watch out for in this clash at Eden Gardens. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab Live Cricket Score 6th T20 Match.

Ravichandran Ashwin (Kings XI Punjab)

The Kings XI Punjab spinner was slammed for his role in mankading Jos Butler which tuned the game in his team’s favour. The veteran Indian spinner would be charged up for the game against KKR and on a slow turner in Kolkata, he can have a huge impact. He looked lively on the field marshalling his troops, and his captaincy skills will once again be tested in the cauldron that is Eden Gardens. What Is Mankading? All About The Mankad Way Of Dismissal That Was Used By R Ashwin to Run Out Jos Buttler In IPL 2019.

Chris Gayle (Kings XI Punjab)

The fans in Rajasthan were privileged to witness the ‘Gayle storm’ as the Caribbean legend smashed a 47 ball 79. While he was on the pitch, the bowlers looked clueless helping Punjab put up a total in excess of 180. He dominated the pacers, in particular, hitting them out of the park with ease. If Chris Gayle is on song again, Punjab will fancy themselves to do well with the bat again. KKR vs KXIP Head-to-Head Record: Ahead of IPL 2019 Clash, Here Are Match Results of Last 5 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab Encounters!

Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Kings XI Punjab)

The Afghanistan spinner picked up two crucial wickets in difficult situation showing his calmness under pressure. His mystery spinners are difficult for the batsman to cope up with and KKR will need to bat well to score off him. He is also very economical which often prompts Punjab to use him in the first ten overs.

Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Andre Russell did what he has been doing in a KKR shirt for several seasons now- swing the game in their favour. An exhibition of power hitting from the bulky all-rounder enthralled the Eden Gardens crowd. He picked up two wickets as well though he would want to bring down his economy rate against Punjab.

Nitish Rana (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Those of us who follow IPL know what an amazing talent Nitish Rana is and the top order batsman has started his campaign well with a quick fire 68 until the failure of a floodlight halted his momentum. He is an aggressive batsman who loves to attack from the onset, and Kings XI Punjab bowlers would be wary of the threat this youngster possesses.

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With both their West Indies import in fine form, Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab will be confident of a good show with the bat. It is the bowling department which is unpredictable and the one whose unit is good on the day, takes home the contest.

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