Kolkata v Bangalore – 21/10/2020

Kolkata v Bangalore – IPL Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Team News, Predictions – 21/10/2020

The Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore are still in the hunt for spots in the playoffs of the 2020 Indian Premier League.

Discover our IPL cricket betting tips for this match. We also have information about the best betting websites in India, which have great joining bonuses for new customers.

Kolkata Knight Riders v Royals Challengers Bangalore – Match Preview

The Knight Riders lost to the Royal Challengers earlier in the IPL 2020. The same happened in their last meeting in 2019. Prior to those defeats, though, KKR had collected three consecutive victories over RCB.

Where: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

When: Wednesday, 21 October 2020

Start time: 19:30 IST (14:00 GMT)

Pitch conditions: IPL 2020 matches in Abu Dhabi were initially being won by the team batting first. That trend has since changed to the side batting second. The Royal Challengers back themselves as a good chasing team, while Kolkata know how to set big targets.

Weather conditions: The forecast suggests it will be hot and humid in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. That’s nothing new really – and typical of the United Arab Emirates this time of year. The players will have acclimatised by now. Dew will play a role as late afternoon turns into early evening.

Knight Riders v Royals Challengers – Latest Odds

10CRIC are among the best betting websites for the IPL. They have offered a wide range of markets throughout the tournament, with generous odds.

They have priced the Royal Challengers Bangalore as favourites to win this match at 1.71. The Knight Riders are offered as underdogs at 2.1.

Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore – Team News

The Knight Riders have been finding space for Kuldeep Yadav and Chris Green in the same XI – and it’ll be interesting to see if they continue with this against Bangalore.

Andre Russell continues to battle injury. It remains to be seen whether he will be available for this match. He’s a big asset, so Kolkata might field him even if not fully fit.

New Zealand pace ace Lockie Ferguson enjoyed a superb IPL 2020 debut on the weekend and will, in all likelihood, be named in the KKR XI again.

The Royal Challengers have gradually settled on a first-choice XI, with a few tweaks on occasion. It’s probable they will play Sri Lanka seamer Isuru Udana ahead of South African fast bowler Dale Steyn again.

The addition of all-rounder Chris Morris to the RCB XI has been a big boost. He effectively fills the role of two players.

Knight Riders v Royal Challengers – Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore – Betting Tips and Prediction

Here are more free cricket betting tips for today’s match. These predictions are compiled by our experts, who have followed the tournament closely.

Go for Gill as KKR’s Top Batsman

The Kolkata Knight Riders have turned through a few opening batsmen this IPL. Shubman Gill, though, has remained the constant at the top of the order.

He got going nicely but didn’t follow through the last time Kolkata met Bangalore. He’ll be determined to make it really count this time. Gill is a solid pick at 3.5 with 1xBet to be Kolkata’s top batsman here.

Make Morris Your Top Bowler for RCB

Morris might have been the leading wicket-taker in the IPL 2020 so far, had he been in the RCB XI from the start. He has recovered from injury and is in fine form.

He has taken nine wickets in four matches. Two of those came against RCB a week or so ago. Morris at 3.25 with Funbet to be RCB’s top bowler is looking a really good choice again.

Bet on Another Super Over

The IPL 2020 has seen a few super overs already. Both of Sunday’s matches were decided by one-over eliminators. KKR were involved in one of those.

The venue for this match has already hosted one super-over finish this IPL season. Sportsbet.io, who are nicely equipped if you want to bet in Bitcoin, have a super over to decide this match priced at 15.5.

The teams are tightly positioned. Their form is similar. This one could go all the way beyond regulation play, too.

Read our experts’ best and free cricket betting tips and predictions for this fixture.