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IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders – Strengths and weaknesses

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - a franchise which had one of the best stadiums in India - the iconic Eden Gardens. The team represents the city of Kolkata in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and her spouse Jay Mehta. 

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IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders – Strengths and weaknesses
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - a franchise which had one of the best stadiums in India - the iconic Eden Gardens. The team represents the city of Kolkata in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and her spouse Jay Mehta. 

The first thing that comes to mind when talking about Kolkata Knight Riders is the overseas firepower they have. From Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Lockie Ferguson to the new addition of Pat Cummins, Eoin Morgan, and Tom Banton - the side is ready. 

However, as good as their overseas firepower, their Indian players lack the required experience, except for their skipper Dinesh Karthik and somewhat spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

Strengths of Kolkata Knight Riders

Overseas Firepower: Already spoken about, the overseas players KKR has is unlike any other team. From making Cummins the most expensive buy-in IPL history to having Tom Banton and Eoin Morgan as solid batsmen in the line-up. 

They also have the firey Andre Russell and Sunil Narine as perfect all-rounders and Cummins & Lockie Ferguson adding as the required speedsters.

Pace Bowling Line-up: KKR have a bunch of speedsters in their line-up including the likes of Prasidh Krishna, Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Sandeep Warrier in addition to experienced ones like Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, and Harry Gurney. 

Match Winners: KKR have not one, not two, but three solid finishers - Dinesh Karthik and Andre Russell who are already part of the squad and Eoin Morgan to the addition. 

Weakness

Lack of Experience: The likes of Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Siddhesh Lad in the batting department, and Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Warrier, Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Varun Chakravarthy in the bowling department have all the skills required, however, the lack of experience of these talented players can hurt the KKR side.

Dinesh Karthik and Brendon Mccullum would have to bring the best out of these players by constantly motivating and guiding them. 

Kolkata Knight Riders full squad

Dinesh Karthik (C&WK), Eoin Morgan, Nikhil Naik (WK), Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Rinku Singh, Shubman Gill, Siddhesh Lad, and Tom Banton (WK), Andre Russell, Chris Green, and Sunil Narine, Harry Gurney, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Kuldeep Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, M Siddharth, Pat Cummins, Prasidh Krishna, Pravin Tambe, Sandeep Warrier, Shivam Mavi, and Varun Chakravarthy.

Kolkata Knight Riders probable playing XI

Dinesh Karthik (WK & C), Shubman Gil, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Eoin Morgan, Andre Russell, Rahul Tripathi, Kuldeep Yadav, Pat Cummins, Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi.

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