The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) returns as CSK take on RCB in the opening game on Friday. Match three, on Saturday, will see the first clash between former champions as Kolkata Knight Riders play against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens.
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The big news for KKR has been the return of IPL-winning captain Gautam Gambhir as a mentor, as well as their mega-purchase of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc. Combined with talents like Rinku Singh, Andre Russell and Suyash Sharma, they could be a formidable unit.
SRH also made a big buy, securing Pat Cummins for over Rs 20 crore before making him their captain for this season. The overseas names at SRH are huge, and getting the combination right is a real headache. If they do manage that, however, they could be dark horses to win the entire competition.
Here, TSN brings you all the fantasy tips ahead of the match.
KKR vs SRH: Fantasy 11
Fantasy 11 for KKR vs SRH
- Heinrich Klaasen (Wicket-keeper)
- Rinku Singh (Batter)
- Travis Head (Batter)
- Shreyas Iyer (Batter)
- Abhishek Sharma (Batter)
- Aiden Markram (All-rounder)
- Andre Russell (All-rounder)
- Sunil Narine (All-rounder)
- Mitchell Starc (Bowler)
- Pat Cummins (Bowler)
- Suyash Sharma (Bowler)
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Top fantasy picks and tips for KKR vs SRH
Batter: Rinku Singh
On current form, there are few T20 batters better than Rinku Singh. His skills were on display for KKR last season, and he transitioned seamlessly into international cricket. Another high-impact campaign could see him seal a spot in India's T20 World cup squad, and fire KKR to the playoffs.
Bowler: Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins' record in T20 cricket is not the greatest. But over the last 18 months, everything he has touched has turned to gold for Australia and SRH will be hoping for more of the same. A solid bowling option with the capability to wield the long handle, Cummins is an excellent fantasy option.
All-rounder: Andre Russell
Andre Russell had been frozen out of West Indies' national team setup for a few years, but has slowly found his way back. He is looking as fit as ever, and if he can maintain that, his impact with bat and ball will be immense for the 2012 & 2014 champions.
Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen has made a name for himself as one of the most destructive spin hitters in white-ball cricket. His exploits at the World Cup in November, followed by the SA20, bode extremely well for SRH, but not for opposition bowlers.
How to watch KKR vs SRH: TV channel, telecast, live stream details online and on mobile
Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast IPL 2024 on television. Fans can also live stream the matches on the JioCinema app/website.
| Country | TV channels | Live streaming |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioCinema app and website |
Who will win KKR vs SRH? Predictions, tips and betting odds
According to the Dafabet, the following are the odds for the IPL 2024 opening match.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| KKR win | 2.00 |
| SRH win | 1.90 |
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