In another Group B match ,5th of the league, KKR take on Somerset on 25 Sep at Kolkata. Somerset , a vastly improved side since last CPL, will be a tough nut to crack for the KKR. Who will win?
Just wait and watch.
KKR
- Qualified for group stage on basis of better run rate.
- Top Indian players not in form- Yusuf,M Tiwary, Abdullah, R Bhatia, Balaji.
- Dependence heavily on foreign players-Kallis, Al Hasan, Doeschate, Lee.
- Often ,the team collapses after top order crumbles.
- Inconsistent performance has become a habit. Yet, Rearguard action helps team out of trouble.
- Watch out for key likely performers- Kallis, Haddin, Unadkat, Yusuf (likely to return to form).
- Will perform well in front of home crowd.
Somerset
- Beat KKR in last qualifying match-Psychological advantage.
- Balanced side which has adapted to Indian playing conditions.
- Piercing pace attack with Karthik and Sppiah as spin support.
- Merve, Snell, Trego and Meschede will perform well.
- Thomas and Kerby will pick up wickets.
- Good fielding side.
My Predictions
- KKR is likely to come back motivated in this revenge match.
- KKR Batsmen must give them good start. KKR bowling is weak and hence, gets flogged.
- Somerset appear to be a stronger side but they must not faulter with the bat lest, they will be bundled out.
- Somerset can pile up around180 runs if they bat first- KKR can give a good chase.
- If KKR bat first, they can score around 160 which is a not gettable total for Somerset even under pressure.
Likely Winner- KKR
