Kolkata Knight Riders had a very different start to the league, they started off with a bang but lost their way in the middle but now they are back on track. Previously, Kolkata Knight Riders has won the title of IPL two times, in the years 2012 and 2014 respectively. Currently the team is sitting at the third position in the points table and is just a win away from qualifying for the playoffs.
The players of the team are now high on confidence and they will leave no stone unturned to win this season as well. Looking at the five important points, Kolkata Knight Riders are now one of the toughest competitors in the list for the trophy.
Have a look at the five main points which makes, Kolkata Knight Riders the toughest competitors in the list :
- Sunil Narine:
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Not just with his mind-blowing bowling but with his thrilling batting skills as well, Sunil Narine has impressed everyone in this season of Indian Premier League. Sunil Narine has been one of the most consistent players since the beginning of the league. From saving crucial runs to delivering death bowling, Sunil Narine is one of the most important players for Kolkata Knight Riders.
2. Andre Russell:
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Andre Russell is an amazing all rounder in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad. He has given many brilliant performances in the ongoing league.From playing destructive knocks to taking the wickets of the top players, Andre Russell has contributed a lot to the success of the team.
3. The depth in batting :
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Be it the top batsmen of the team or the bowlers, every player of the team is playing thrilling knocks and hitting some mind-blowing shots on the field. Currently, batting is the strongest point of the team.
4. Dinesh Karthik’s captaincy:
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From the first day itself, Dinesh Karthik has impressed everyone with his brilliant captaincy skills. Apart from being the great wicket-keeper, he is also a great batsmen. And just like his mentor, MS Dhoni, he has been finishing off the matches in style.
5. Balanced Bowling :
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Having top-class bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav,Piyush Chawla, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and many more, Kolkata Knight Riders has many experienced spinners and ace bowlers. Their bowling can be very risky for the players of other teams.
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