The Indian T20 League 2023 is in full swing, and fans are eagerly awaiting Match 36, which features Bangalore and Kolkata locking horns at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This high-octane match will see Bangalore, currently 5th in the standings, aiming to avenge their earlier loss to Kolkata, who remain in 8th place. With both teams vying for a spot in the playoffs, this clash promises to be a nail-biting contest.
Head-to-Head Stats
| Bangalore | Kolkata | |
| Matches Won | 14 | 18 |
| Won Batting 1st | 3 | 8 |
| Won Batting 2nd | 11 | 10 |
Date & Time
Bangalore vs Kolkata will be played on Wednesday, 26th April at 7:30 PM IST. Match lineups will be available at 7:00 PM on MyTeam11 mobile app.
Venue Info and Stats
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its high-scoring nature and relatively small boundaries. The pitch generally favours batsmen, with plenty of runs on offer. However, the spinners may find some wickets as the game progresses. Dew is expected to play a role during the second innings. Remember the following stats when creating your fantasy teams on the MyTeam11 app:
Indian T20 League Stats at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium:
Total Matches: 84
Matches won Batting 1st: 35
Matches won Batting 2nd: 46
Avg. 1st innings score: 170
Avg. 2nd innings score: 149.8
Highest 1st innings score: 263
Highest 2nd innings score: 218
Total 4s: 2261
Total 6s: 1193
Team Preview
Bangalore has displayed a mixed bag of performances this season. However, they’ve managed to string together two consecutive wins, the most recent being a victory against a formidable Rajasthan side. Despite their 81-run win against Bangalore at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is currently on a four-match losing streak. The absence of regular skipper S. Iyer has hampered team chemistry, leaving them at the bottom half of the table.
In-form star batsman J. Roy suffered a niggle in the last match and could be rested against Bangalore. R. Gurbaz is expected to replace him in the team.
Top Players
Bangalore:
Bangalore’s success will depend on the performances of skipper V. Kohli (279 runs), who can anchor the innings, the Orange Cap holder F. du Plessis (405 runs), and the wicket-taking ability of M. Siraj (13 wickets).
| Player Name | Fantasy Points till Now (on MyTeam11) |
| F. du Plessis | 341 |
| V. Kohli | 307 |
| M. Siraj | 368 |
Kolkata:
For Kolkata, the skipper N. Rana (181 runs), aggressive batsman R. Singh (233 runs) and the deceptive V. Chakravarthy (10 wickets) will be vital in determining the team’s success.
| Player Name | Fantasy Points till Now (on MyTeam11) |
| N. Rana | 268 |
| R. Singh | 357 |
| V. Chakravarthy | 273 |
Probable XI
Here’s the probable XI for Bangalore vs Kolkata:
Bangalore: V. Kohli (c), F. du Plessis, M. Lomror, G. Maxwell, S. Ahmed, D. Karthik (wk), W. Hasaranga, D. Willey, H. Patel, M. Siraj, V. Vijay Kumar, S. Prabhudessai (Impact Player)
Kolkata: J. Roy, R. Gurbaz (wk), V. Iyer, N. Rana (c), R. Singh, A. Russell, S. Thakur, S. Narine, U. Yadav, V. Chakravarthy, K. Khejroliya, S. Sharma (Impact Player)
Suggested Fantasy Lineup
Indian T20 League 2023 Schedule:
The Indian T20 League 2023 schedule promises exciting cricketing action over the next few weeks. With all teams aiming for the top spots in the table, the competition is set to be fierce. Click here to check out the latest standing.
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