As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season progresses, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to face each other in match 42. KKR is currently placed second in the 10-team table with 10 points, trailing behind Rajasthan Royals. Their success has been primarily attributed to their top-order batting prowess, with batters scoring at a strike rate above 150.
However, KKR's bowling unit has been a concern, with only Sunil Narine maintaining an economy rate of 7.10. The team will be looking to tighten their bowling unit, especially with Mitchell Starc underperforming and facing pressure to justify his high price tag.
On the other hand, PBKS finds themselves struggling in the tournament, currently fading from Playoff Race. Their top-order has been inconsistent, with key players like Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Rilee Rossouw, and Jonny Bairstow failing to make a significant impact. The team has heavily relied on uncapped duo Ashutosh and Shashank for power-hitting performances. The absence of regular skipper Shikhar Dhawan due to injury has further added to their challenges
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