On the 10th match of the IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are facing off at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This is a high-voltage clash is setting the stage on fire. Fans are anticipating a fiery clash between two big names. But KKR had a setback just before the game. Nitish Rana is missing out on the spot in the playing xi. In this article, we will explore the reason for his absence. Find out why Nitish Rana is missing from today’s IPL 2024 clash against RCB.
Nitish Rana’s Absence:
The spectators of Chinnaswamy are all geared up and ready to experience the ultimate thriller. Both big names are ready to face each other. But in the past few years, RCB failed to dominate KKR at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Their track record is also extremely good. But in today’s game, they are missing out on Nitish Rana’s presence.
The left-handed batter sustained a hand injury, preventing him from participating in this match. Consequently, KKR has made a lineup adjustment by including Anukul Roy in their playing XI. This change aims to strengthen their team composition and adapt to the absence of the injured player. Roy’s addition brings versatility and depth to KKR’s lineup for the upcoming match.
Today marks the debut of Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who will be making his first appearance for the team as a top-order batter. His inclusion comes as he has been identified in the impact players list, signifying his potential to make a significant contribution to the team’s performance.
Toss Update:
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first. He said, “We are going to bowl first. Had a brief chat with the curator, she was intellectual in terms of how the wicket was going to play. Had a brief interaction with her and she was like the ball will also spin. (Morale) It is fantastic, we won the first game out of nowhere and everyone is in high spirits. We have to carry forward the same momentum. It is important to be in the present. My role is to play an anchor role and see to it that I get my team through to a commendable total. It’s always good to have a lethal bowling line-up as a captain. The way they delivered in the last game, it was phenomenal. It is important to stay in the present. We have to see to it that we capitalize on the start we get and then maximise.”
He was confused about the replacement. He said, “The bowling – we’ve got one change. Anukul comes in. I am seriously confused over here. There are two teams given to me right now.”
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI: Philip Salt(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Cameron Green, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Anuj Rawat(w), Dinesh Karthik, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
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