Dolphins vs. Kolkata Knight Riders Prediction

The Dolphins squad led by Morne van Wyk continued with their dismal performance in the 2014 Champions League Twenty20 when they lost their third successive match against Lahore Lions. Kolkata Knight Riders are on the top of the table in Group A with 12 points after winning all three games. The final pool match between the two teams will most probably benefit the strong unit of KKR who will add another four points but Dolphins will try to gain the lost pride as well.

Players to watch

Robbie Frylink demonstrated a sizzling unbeaten innings of 63 from 27 mere deliveries vs. Lahore Lions while Morne van Wyk and Jonathan Vandiar scored 36 and 29. Their top and middle order batting needs discipline whereas Frylink, Kyle Abbott and Cameron Delport are trying hard for the productive bowling.

Suryakumar Yadav took the match away from Perth Scorchers by dispatching 43 off 19 balls as KKR grabbed it by three wickets. Ryan ten Doeschate, Robin Uthappa, Gautam Gambhir and Yusuf Pathan are the pillars of their batting. Sunil Narine is the premier bowler with eight wickets in the event and Kuldeep Yadav along with Piyush Chawla are bowling superbly.

Time & Venue

Monday, September 29, 2014 @ 14:30 GMT, 20:00 local at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad.

Weather

A bright and sunny day with temperatures around 21-31ᵒC.

Toss

Dolphins can opt for batting and KKR will follow the pattern of chasing the target.

The Pitch

The wicket has proved as a high scoring venue where the batsmen enjoy more than the bowlers.

Teams

Dolphins – Morne van Wyk (C), Cameron Delport, Cody Chetty, Keshav Maharaj, Jonathan Vandiar, Khaya Zondo, Vaughn Jaarsveld, Andile Phehlukwayo, Robbie Frylinck, Kyle Abbott, Prenelan Subrayen.

Kolkata Knight Riders – Gautam Gambhir (C), Robin Uthapa, Jacques Kallis, Manish Pandey, Yusuf Pathan, Ryan ten Doeschate, Suryakumar Yadav, Andre Russell, Piyush Chawla, Sunil Narine, Kuldeep Yadav.

Prediction

KKR is a very strong side as compared to their opponents and will win the match.