IPL 2023: The two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders didn’t have as great a start to their campaign as they would have liked. In their first game of the season, they suffered a 7-run loss against Punjab Kings in a rain-affected game. KKR had some issues in both batting and bowling. The bowlers conceded 191 runs, and the batters couldn’t make many contributions.

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But now, their next challenge can be even tougher. As they will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore, who dominated the Mumbai Indians in their first game. Though the match between KKR and RCB will take place at Eden Gardens, which will be more in favor of the home team. Despite a loss in the first game, KKR has everything it needs to bounce back. Here, we will talk about three such players who can help them win KKR vs RCB Match No. 9 on Thursday.

IPL 2023: 3 Key Players for Kolkata Knight Riders in KKR vs RCB Match No. 9

3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz

IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders to Win KKR vs RCB Match No. 9
IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders to Win KKR vs RCB Match No. 9

The Afghan star wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz showed his intent in his debut match in the IPL when he came out to bat against PBKS. He scored his first IPL run with a six. That explains why he is rated so highly in Afghanistan. Gurbaz is a talented youngster who has played all across the world and featured in different T20 leagues.

He played a little inning of 22 off 16, with three fours and one six. But he couldn’t make it big. But he will be eager to get going and play a big inning that can help his team register their first win. Gurbaz will be playing the first game at Eden Gardens, and if he scores runs, then the fans are in for a treat.

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2. Sunil Narine

IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders to Win KKR vs RCB Match No. 9
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One big name who has won numerous games to become a two-time champion is Sunil Narine. He didn’t have a good outing in the first game against PBKS, but everyone knows why he is among the best overseas players in the IPL. Narine is a seasonal campaigner who knows what to do at what times. KKR will surely depend on his bowling spell in the middle because he is their highest wicket-taker in the IPL.

Narine had a below-par game as he picked up 1/40 and scored 2-ball 7 not out. He has a decent record against RCB in the IPL. In 17 games, he has taken 21 wickets at an economy rate of 6.31. He will be the player to watch out for and a definite threat to the RCB.

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IPL 2023: 1. Andre Russell

IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders to Win KKR vs RCB Match No. 9
IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders to Win KKR vs RCB Match No. 9

The biggest name that can win games from any point and situation of the match in KKR is Andre Russell. He has been doing this job for Kolkata for more than a decade now. Russell smashed 35 off 19 against PBKS in the game but got out at the wrong time. But he will look to make it big against the RCB in the next game.

One thing is for sure: if Russell gets going, no one can stop him. The RCB bowling lineup has looked good in patches, but Russell can completely expose them with his power-hitting. The big West Indian brings that “X” factor to KKR, which will be needed when they face RCB on Thursday at Eden Gardens.

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